Medical school enrollment surpasses 100,000 for first time
Medical school enrollment reached 100,723 for 2025-2026, crossing the six-digit mark for the first time, according to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. The total number of applicants also increased by 5.3%, ending a three-year decline. AAMC said it is the largest gain since 2015-2016. First-time applicants increased 8.4% from 2024-2025 and consisted of 76.5% of all applicants.
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