Dead parent, medium to high qualifications, no parental contribution, and seeking an M.D.

While your parents may not provide financial support, colleges don’t care so to speak. They will have to cooperate on providing financial information for the FAFSA and CSS. Depending on their finances you could qualify for financial, however, if not you need to find serious merit awards and look at your instate options. This in no way prevents you from getting an MD down the road, but the path may not be the one you envision.