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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Study Finds Wrist Temperature Linked With Future Risk of Disease
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Findings indicate the potential for monitoring disease risk through inexpensive, unintrusive continuous measures of skin temperature.
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Penn Medicine Develops mRNA Vaccine Against Lyme Disease
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
An experimental mRNA vaccine provides protection in preclinical animal models against infection from Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Results suggest that the vaccine prevents the development of Lyme disease.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Atopic Dermatitis
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Adults with atopic dermatitis have an increased risk of developing new-onset inflammatory bowel disease compared with individuals who do not have the skin condition, according to a new Penn study.