MD/PhD Dual Degree Program How to Apply

MD/PHD PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCEDURE

For 2024-2025 admission cycle, the MD/PhD program will only accept applications from Drexel's matriculated MD class as transfer students into the MD/PhD program. No external application for direct entry into the MD/PhD program will be accepted. MD applicants interested in this internal-only program should select the MD/PhD option on the secondary application.

Current second- and third-year Drexel MD students who are interested in completing an MD/PhD degree are invited to apply. These students will join the MD/PhD program in the fall after completing their third year as first year PhD students. Students will complete their PhD training before returning for their last year of medical school.

MATRICULATED MD STUDENTS INTERESTED IN TRANSFER INTO MD/PHD PROGRAM

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants in their second- or third-year of Drexel's MD program.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIAL

Applicants interested in transferring into the Physician Scientist Training - MD/PhD program should apply by emailing the program administrator at CoM_MDPhD@drexel.edu with the following information:

Statement of the applicant's motivation for obtaining a PhD
Summary of prior research experience
Description of the area of research interest
Statement of future goals as a physician-scientist
2 or 3 letters of recommendation, which emphasize the applicant's potential for and commitment to research
Letter of recommendation from the College of Medicine Associate Dean for Student Affairs

MD students interested in transferring into the MD/PhD program should do a summer research project between years one and two.

DEADLINE

Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, so early completion is strongly encouraged. All materials must be received by January 6, 2025. Interviews will be conducted in February and early March. Decisions will be made by April 30. Funding for an advanced MD student depends on available funds allocated by the College of Medicine.

TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID

Successful transfers into the MD/PhD program will receive funding starting July 1 of the transfer year. The funding includes full tuition waiver for the remaining years in medical and graduate school, a competitive stipend ($36,000 annually for AY24-25) and a health insurance allowance. No reimbursement will be provided for the first two years of the MD program.

Students are responsible for paying student fees and disability insurance. A description of student fees can be found at drexel.edu/drexelcentral/cost/tuition/medicine/.