MD-PhD Program (Medical Scientist Training Program - MSTP)

Merit Based

Others

United States of America

Provided by Johns Hopkins University

Completion of a bachelor's degree by the time of matriculation.
Standardized Tests:
- MCAT: Required; must be taken no later than September in the year the application is submitted. For the Fall 2025 entering class, the oldest acceptable MCAT is from 2021.
Additional Documents:
- Three letters of recommendation from science faculty with whom the applicant has conducted research.
- Supplemental materials (e.g., manuscripts, awards) may be sent via email to [email protected]

Apply through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS).
Additional Requirements:
- Letters of recommendation should be submitted with the primary application and must be received at Johns Hopkins.
- In addition to the three letters of recommendation required by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the MD-PhD Program requires an additional two letters from science faculty with whom the applicant has done research.

Funding Coverage:
- Full tuition waiver.
- Annual stipend.
- Health insurance coverage.
Additional Benefits:
- Research opportunities in various biomedical fields.
- Clinical training alongside medical education.
- Access to a network of physician-scientists and mentors.

The MD-PhD program combines medical education with extensive research training, preparing graduates for careers as physician-scientists.
The program is supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the MSTP award.
Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for MSTP funding.

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Fields of Study

Medical Science

Coverage

Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses

Deadline

Program Deadline Applies

TypeMerit Based

FundingOthers

Country United States of America

Johns Hopkins University