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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A gun safety effort that doesn’t stop at the front door
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Because safety matters inside the hospital and beyond, Penn Medicine across the region is connecting communities with gun locks, safes, and guidance.
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Amyloid removal may reduce tau buildup and neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease
Monday, July 13, 2026
In an Alzheimer’s disease patient’s brain, regions cleared of amyloid had little tau; nearby areas with persistent amyloid had greater signs of damage.
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Novel medicine for rare disease prompts $10M gift for trials
Monday, July 6, 2026
The Clayco Foundation award will go toward safety trials of a new small molecule drug aimed at treating RVCL, a rare, fatal disease with no cure.