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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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.
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Linking senior care and companionship
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Senior HealthLink, a program pairing seniors with nursing students for regular check-ins, shows that sometimes just showing up is the best medicine.