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/PhD Program (MSTP)

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:

Events and Activities

Latest News

  • $18M grant investigates Cognitive decline in Lewy body diseases Monday, September 30, 2024

    Penn Medicine researchers will advance their understanding of the underlying causes of cognitive decline in individuals with Lewy body diseases and identify biomarkers that predict which individuals are more likely to develop dementia.

  • Access to geriatric care in eastern PA with $5M grant Monday, September 30, 2024

    The program supports care provider and community education programs that address health concerns for the growing number of older adults.

  • Penn Medicine at the 2024 ASTRO Annual Meeting Friday, September 27, 2024

    Penn researchers will present clinical trial results, new data on FLASH radiation therapy, updates on expanding global access to radiation therapy, and more at the 2024 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

Combined Degree Events

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