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 KIR-CAR T cell therapy shows promise in multiple solid cancers
Sunday, April 19, 2026
An early report of a new type of CAR T cell therapy, called KIR-CAR, was shared in a Clinical Trial Plenary session at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026.
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Penn Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia team awarded Breakthrough Prize for developing gene therapy for inherited blindness
Friday, April 17, 2026
Jean Bennett, Albert Maguire, and Kathy High honored for trailblazing work on the first FDA-approved gene therapy for an inherited condition
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Blood test predicts kidney failure risk to Black Americans years before onset
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
A Penn Medicine study finds that a blood test predicts kidney failure risk to Black Americans years before onset.