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:
Latest News
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Distinct frontal brain signal tied to compulsive behaviors in people with OCD
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
New research finds that a specific pattern of brain activity in a frontal brain region is linked to compulsive behaviors in people with OCD.
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Michael D. Barber, MHA, named Chief Executive Officer of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Michael D. Barber, MHA, has been named chief executive officer of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health after assuming the role of interim CEO last year.
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Ruth Ann Vleugels, MD, MPH, MBA, named Penn Medicine Dermatology Chair
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Ruth Ann Vleugels, MD, MPH, MBA, an expert in autoimmune connective tissue diseases, has been named chair of Dermatology at Penn Medicine.