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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New CAR T treatment opens doors for kidney patients
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
An early trial demonstrates CAR T cells can safely desensitize even the most challenging transplant candidates.
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A specialized approach to mental health crisis care at HUP–Cedar in Southwest Philadelphia
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Since opening, HUP–Cedar CRC has expanded access to crisis care, eased ED crowding, and connected more Philadelphians to ongoing mental health support.
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GLP-1 use linked to lower breast cancer incidence in large cohort study
Monday, June 1, 2026
A retrospective analysis of more than 110,000 women found that those who took GLP-1 medications were about 30 percent less likely to develop breast cancer.