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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$25 million gift establishes the Smilow Center for Precision Therapeutics at Penn Medicine
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The Smilow Foundation’s gift will advance gene editing and other precision therapies for cardiovascular disease.
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Penn researchers honored with NIH Director’s Awards for bold, high-impact research
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Penn researchers earned NIH Director’s Awards supporting innovative studies of disease, housing design, and human health.
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Penn-Wistar collaboration enters a new chapter as Ronny Drapkin takes Wistar’s helm
Monday, October 5, 2026
After more than a decade at Penn Medicine, cancer researcher Ronny Drapkin, MD, PhD, will join Wistar as President & CEO in November 2026.