How to Apply
MD/PHD Program Application Procedure
Applications are submitted to the medical school through AMCAS, please select the MD/PhD option in the AMCAS application. After the verified application is received, Drexel University College of Medicine will send the secondary application. If the MD/PhD option was not initially selected in the AMCAS application, applicants may indicate their interest in the program by selecting the MD/PhD option in the secondary application.
Both options place the application in a separate review group, specific for the MD/PhD dual degree program. Please ensure that at least one of the recommendation letters is from an individual who is able to assess the applicant's research capabilities and potential.
MATRICULATED MD STUDENTS INTERESTED IN TRANSFER INTO MD/PHD PROGRAM
Eligibility
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. If the applicant is a permanent resident of the U.S., a copy of the applicant's green card is required when applying.
Required Application Material
- AMCAS application
- Medical school supplemental application (sent via email after AMCAS application is verified in our system)
- AMCAS letters of recommendation (make sure all of your recommenders have submitted their letters to AMCAS)
- Photo (submitted with medical school supplemental application)
Deadline
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, so early completion is strongly encouraged. All materials must be received by November 1.
Interview Process
Applicants selected for an interview will receive an email from the MD/PhD Dual Degree program administration. All interviews will be held virtually. Interviews will be conducted for the MD and PhD portions separately. During the MD interview day, applicants will participate in activities coordinated by the College of Medicine and will learn more about the medical school curriculum, student experience, and resources. The PhD interview day focuses on the graduate research training component of the program and includes an overview of the MD/PhD Program, a question-and-answer session with the Program Director, and opportunities to learn more about graduate education and research training.
Applicants will be interviewed by faculty members whose research interests align with their proposed area of research and will have the opportunity to meet with current MD/PhD students. The MD interview is conducted on a rolling basis. The PhD interview is scheduled in coordination with the graduate program interview cycle.
Admission Decision
When we receive your AMCAS application, you will be emailed a medical school secondary application. Once we receive your medical school secondary application and your letters of recommendation, the MD/PhD Admissions Committee will conduct an in-depth review of your completed application. A decision will then be made to (1) grant you an interview, (2) place your application on hold, or (3) no longer consider your application. You will be informed of the status of your application in a timely manner.
Your application to the medical school is evaluated by a separate committee. The MD/PhD Admissions Committee's decision does not affect your application to medical school.
The MD/PhD program utilizes holistic review and looks at all the elements of the application for the selection process.
Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid
Applicants successfully accepted into the MD/PhD program will receive funding starting July 1 of their third MD year. The funding includes:
- Tuition waiver for the remaining years (M3 and M4) of medical school.
- Tuition waiver for all years of the PhD program.
- A competitive stipend (currently $36,000 annually for PhD Phase) and a health insurance allowance for all years in the PhD program.
Students do NOT receive:
- Tuition waiver for years 1 and 2 of MD years.
- Stipend for any years of MD training.
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/.
MD/PhD Program Resources
Contact Us
MD/PhD Dual Degree Program
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies
2900 W. Queen Lane, Suite G24
Philadelphia, PA 19129
MDPhD@drexelmed.edu
Elias El Haddad, PhD
MD/PhD Program Director; Professor of Medicine
267.359.2680
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