Is the total cost cheaper than the 4-year MD degree? Does this mean I pay one year less of tuition? Are there any other additional fees to consider? (i.e. housing, travel costs for rural sites?)

Yes. This program reduces the total cost of medical school by one full year of tuition and living expenses while allowing graduates to begin earning a physician salary earlier! Travel and housing costs for required rural rotations away from the primary campus sites (Phoenix, Yuma) are covered to eliminate financial barriers. In addition, students selected for the Yuma Regional Campus track receive full tuition for the entirety of their 3-year MD degree. For some students in the post-matriculation 3-year curriculum, full tuition scholarship for the extent of their enrollment in the program may also be available. We estimate a total financial advantage of up to $400,000in direct savings and significantly more in opportunity costs depending on 1st year earning potential.