Combined Degree and Physician Scholar Programs
The Combined Degree and Physician Scholar Programs Office serves as home base for Penn’s large and vibrant MD/PhD (MSTP) program. In addition, we provide information and resources to prospective and current Perelman medical students who are interested in our MD/Master's programs and elective year out & short-term research opportunities.
Combined Degree Programs
MD/Master Programs:
Students should review the MD/Master's Overview page for general information first, then visit the MD/Master's program page of interest for specific information:
MD/MBE | MD/MBA | MD/ML | MD/MPH | MD/MSHP | MD/MSTR
Elective Research - Advising & Resources
The Combined Degree Office provides advising and resources to assist Perelman medical students, who are interested in pursuing short term and/or year out elective research opportunities:
Research Opportunities for MD Students
Events/Activities
The Combined Degree Office sponsors many events and activities for Perelman medical students throughout the year:
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Study reveals inequities in access to CAR T cell therapy
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The role of health care algorithms in racial bias, inequity
Monday, March 25, 2024
A new paper paints a nuanced picture of algorithms in health care—a ubiquitous, but often unseen, force in clinical decision making—and how their use can impact racial and ethnic disparities.