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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RTW Foundation donates $8 million to reimagine physician training in Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The gift sparks curriculum transformation, new lectureship, and names Entrepreneurship Pathway in honor of alumnus Rod Wong, M03.
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Four Penn studies named among nation’s top clinical research advances
Monday, January 19, 2026
Perelman School of Medicine papers win Clinical Research Forum’s 2026 Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Awards, highlighting the power of federal funding for science.
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PennSTAR delivers critical care in the air, across the region
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
For PennSTAR, Penn Medicine’s critical care transport service, any given day brings a new opportunity to save lives—at high speed and altitude, anywhere they’re needed across the region.