md and phd in psychology

635 Barnhill Drive, MS 207

Indianapolis, IN 46202

https://medicine.iu.edu/dual-degrees/md-phd/contacts

SSH Faculty Contacts

Nicole Fowler, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine

Director of Research, Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics

Associate Director and Scientist, Indiana University Center for Aging Research Sandra Eskenazi Center for Brain Care Innovation

Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science

Regenstrief Institute, Inc.

Phone 317-274-9021

1101 West Tenth Street

Indianapolis, IN, 46202

https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/5180/fowler-nicole

https://www.regenstrief.org/person/nicole-r-fowler/

Brittney-Shea Herbert, PhD

Assistant Dean for Physician Scientist Development

Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Education, Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics

Indiana University School of Medicine

317.278.6147 tel

975 West Walnut St, IB 130

https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/3060/herbert-brittney-shea

Michigan State University DO-PhD and MD-PhD in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Michigan state university do-phd.

last updated: April 7, 2023

Social Science/Humanities PhD Fields Supported:

Anthropology , Sociology , Bioethics and Philosophy of Medicine *bold indicates that there are students currently pursuing or have pursued these fields. Other fields are also considered at the applicant's request.

Description of Program:

The DO/PhD program follows a typical physician-scientist training program of 4 years of graduate training and 4 years of medical training. However, the DO/PhD program at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) has several unique (or rare) features. First and foremost, our students are trained in the philosophy and practices of osteopathic medicine, in addition to typical medical training. Second, we do not use the traditional 2-4-2 structure. Rather we use a 1-2-3-2 training path - one year of graduate training, two years of pre-clerkship medical training, three years of graduate training (to complete the dissertation) and finally two years of clerkship training. This allows trainees to begin dissertation research within the first year of the program and continue through pre-clerkship medical training. The benefits are improved integration of graduate and medical training and adding more research time to the typical 8 year program. Third, DO/PhD students perform 3-5 clinical rotations during their three consecutive graduate training years. The benefits are to further integrate graduate and medical training and to help maintain clinical skills during graduate training. Since each clinical rotation counts as a basic clerkship requirement, they also add flexibility to the timing of the transition from the completion of the dissertation to the base hospital for clerkship training. Currently at MSUCOM, DO/PhD students are earning PhDs in 13 different graduate programs, that spans a wide range of biomedical, engineering and social sciences. All DO/PhD trainees follow the same basic training path. The only difference for DO/PhD students in Social Sciences/Humanities is that they typically complete the program in 7 years because they often complete the graduate requirements and dissertation in 3 years, not 4. Note: The MD-PhD program is a separate program.

Size of incoming DO/PhD class:

5 - 8, across all disciplines

Number of incoming students in the social sciences or humanities

0 - 1 per year

Number of graduates from the SSH joint DO/PhD program:

4, from 20018 - 2023, all in anthropology

Current number of SSH students in the DO/PhD Program:

3, 2 in anthropology and 1 in sociology

Application Process:

Prospective DO/PhD students are encouraged to contact the MSUCOM DO/PhD office and inform them of their interest in applying. We will help navigate the application process:

1. Prospective students must apply to MSUCOM. The MSUCOM application is through AACOMAS. On the MSUCOM secondary application, there is a button to select DO/PhD, which confirms your intention to apply to the DO/PhD program. Interviews for MSUCOM and for DO/PhD are organized concurrently and are virtual. 2. Prospective students must apply to one (or more) PhD program(s). Historically, most DO/PhD students opt to earn a PhD in one of the six PhD programs sponsored by the BioMolecular Sciences Gateway (BMS). All other PhD programs, including Social Sciences/Humanities, require a direct application to the individual PhD program (Anthropology, Sociology). Initial interviews are virtual. Students receiving offers are then invited to campus. 3. To be eligible for the DO/PhD program, applicants must receive an offer from MSUCOM and an offer from a PhD program. Currently, the DO/PhD program at MSUCOM is matriculating 5-8 students annually.

DO/PhD students at MSUCOM are supported continuously by graduate assistantships that pay a stipend and provides “block tuition” throughout their 8 years of training. In practice, the amount of “block tuition” paid by the DO/PhD students at MSUCOM over 8 years is about half the amount paid by out of state students in 4 years. Students are strongly encouraged but not required to submit fellowships (e.g. F30). We offer a grant writing workshop, and for students who earn fellowships, their tuition is waived during the fellowship period. Currently, 10 of 39 students are on fellowships, including three on F30.

Contact information:

Michelle Volker, CHRS, CFMLAS Academic Program Coordinator, DO/PhD Program Phone: (517) 884-3827 Email: [email protected] https://com.msu.edu/do-phd College of Osteopathic Medicine Michigan State University 909 Wilson Road 317 West Fee Hall East Lansing, MI 48824

Student Contact Melissa Anderson-Chavarria PhD [email protected]

Michigan State University MD-PhD

last updated: Jan 15, 2023

Anthropology , Communication, Epidemiology and Biostatistics , History, Kinesiology, Linguistics , Philosophy, Psychology *bold indicates that there are students currently pursuing or have pursued these fields. Other fields are also considered at the applicant's request.

The MSU Graduate School is where applicants apply to the graduate program of their choice. The site includes links to all MSU PhD programs. The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU-CHM) MD/PhD program encourages applications from candidates interested in fields other than the traditional biomedical sciences. The training program can begin as early as the summer immediately prior to the first year of medical school, with participation in laboratory rotations (if appropriate); Students take a selection of medical and graduate school courses through the first three years following a schedule specifically tailored to them. This provides the opportunity to begin the graduate program while getting to know both their MD and PhD classmates. During the summer between Years 3 and 4, the student sits for the USMLE Step I Exam (boards). Years 4 and 5 are devoted to dissertation research. Once the PhD is completed, the student begins their clinical clerkships (Late Clinical Experience). Note: The DO-PhD program is a separate program.

Size of incoming MD/PhD class:

2, may vary by year

varies by year. There is no separate quota for any particular area of graduate training. All applicants are considered together and evaluated equally.

Number of graduates from the SSH joint MD/PhD program:

3 in non-biological science programs

Current number of SSH students in the MD/PhD Program:

4, 15 total students in the program currently

An applicant must apply for admission to CHM through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) as a Combined Medical Degree/PhD applicant. At the same time, the applicant must submit an application to the MSU Graduate School. Applicants are encouraged to reach out independently to the graduate program of choice to discuss opportunities.

Financial packages include health care, partial tuition, and a stipend for the first two years (five semesters) of medical school training. The graduate programs are expected to support the student during the PhD research years. The student is responsible for securing support for their last two years of medical school training. Ideally this will be via an F-30 award (or its equivalent), which all students are required to apply for during their first two years of PhD training.

Cindy G. Arvidson, PhD MD/PhD Program Director Phone: (517) 884-1854 Email: [email protected] A112J Clinical Center 804 Service Rd. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824

Saint Louis University MD-PhD in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Saint Louis University

St. Louis, MO

Last Updated: September, 2023

Health Care Ethics.

Description of MD-PhD Program:

What is the structure of the program? 2-4-2 M1/M2- PhD years- M3/4

How is the structure of the program different for social sciences and humanities students, if at all? Same

Is the MD/DO-PhD program MSTP funded? NO

Have SSH students received MSTP funding? N/A

How else can SSH students receive funding for MS and GS years? SLU pays up to 2 students per year in the MD PhD program.

Is there a requirement to submit an F30? How many SSH trainees successfully obtained F30 funding? In our program everyone is asked to submit an F30 if possible. HCE does not qualify for F30’s.

Is there anything unique regarding how SSH applicants should apply? Our applicants go through the AMCAS application same as everyone else. All applications are reviewed by committee. If accepted for an interview student will present a chalk talk to determine a funded position .

Are there special considerations or criteria for international students applying to the program? Currently we do not accept international students for funded positions.

Number of individuals who are:

In the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (incoming cohort size, across all disciplines) 2

SSH students within that class the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (above) 0

Current SSH MD/DO-PhD students, total across all years 2

SSH students (total number of joint degree students pursuing SSH research across all years) by discipline. 2

# of SSH graduates 4

Contact Information:

Program Director

Name/Title Dr. Jane McHowat

Website https://www.slu.edu/medicine/medical-education/md-phd/index.php

Address 1402 S. Grand Ave St. Louis MO 63104

SSH Faculty Contact

Name/Title Dr. Erica Salter

Telephone 314-977-6664

Website https://catalog.slu.edu/colleges-schools/arts-sciences/health-care-ethics/health-care-ethics-phd/

Address Salus Center 3545 Lafayette Ave., Room 504 St. Louis, MO 63104

University of Alabama Heersink School of Medicine MD-PhD in the Social Sciences and Humanities

University of alabama at birmingham marnix e. heersink school of medicine , medical scientist (md-phd) training program .

Birmingham, Alabama

Last Updated: September 2023

Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Policy & Occupational Policy, Health Promotion

Description of MD-PhD Program

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Heersink School of Medicine, Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is designed for students interested in completing their graduate education in the Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitative Sciences, as well as in the fields of Epidemiology, Health Care and Occupational Policy, Biostatistics, or Health Promotion. Those enrolled in the UAB MSTP undertake two years of foundational pre-clinical coursework before moving on to the specialized PhD phase of the program. On average, it takes about 4 years to earn the PhD, irrespective of the chosen pathway. Following the PhD phase, students return to medical school for their last 18 months, during which they take tailored courses to deepen both their clinical skills and foundational scientific understanding through focused clinical engagement.

Every student enrolled in the UAB Heersink SOM MSTP benefits from full coverage of tuition and fees for both the graduate and medical school portions of the program, along with a competitive stipend and single-coverage health insurance. As part of the curriculum, students take the PSDO 700 course focused on F-grant writing and are subsequently required to apply for individual fellowships, including but not limited to F30F/31 grants and other funding pathways such as AHA, DOD, or Institutional-based grants.

Candidates submit their applications through AMCAS and specify their preferred PhD disciplines in the UAB Heersink SOM MSTP Secondary Application. Those expressing interest in areas such as Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Policy & Occupational Policy, and Health Promotion have the chance to meet faculty members specializing in these fields during the interview process. Importantly, there are no separate application procedures or criteria for applicants interested in these specific programs, irrespective of their research focus.

Not applicable

In the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (incoming cohort size, across all disciplines): 12

SSH students within that class the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (above): 1-2

Current SSH MD/DO-PhD students, total across all years: 4

# of SSH graduates (since the program’s establishment, if possible): 7

Talene Yacoubian, MD, PhD | Director

Medical Scientist (MD-PHD) Training Program

Randy L Seay, MA, MPA, MPH | Associate Director

Physician Scientist Development Office

UAB Heersink School of Medicine

UAB | The University of Alabama at Birmingham

912 Bldg | 912 18th Street, South | Birmingham, AL 35294-1200

P: 205.934.4092 | [email protected] | www.mstp.uab.edu

University of California San Diego MD-PhD in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Uc san diego medical scientist (md/phd) training program (ucsd mstp), la jolla, ca.

Last Updated September 9, 2023

Trainees in the UCSD-MSTP can pursue any PhD that is offered at, or in conjunction with, the University of California, San Diego. Past graduates have completed PhDs in Anthropology and Public Health. There are currently students in Anthropology, Philosophy, and Public Health. Note: those interested in pursuing SSH PhDs may need to meet specific admission requirements for those programs to be admitted.

What is the structure of the program? All trainees in the UCSD-MSTP spend their first two years of training completing preclinical coursework at the School of Medicine (SOM). Trainees complete 3+ PhD rotations during their first two summers (prior to MS1 and prior to MS2). During the summer before the PhD, trainees complete 1-2 clinical clerkships. All trainees, regardless of graduate program, are encouraged to finish in 4 years, however, this often takes longer for students in SSH programs. During the final year of their PhD, students are required to participate in a clinical re-immersion course prior to reentering into the SOM. After their PhD, trainees spend the next two years finishing their clinical clerkships at the SOM.

How is the structure of the program different for social sciences and humanities students, if at all?

The structure is the same, although sometimes SSH students may take longer to graduate from their graduate program.

Is the MD/DO-PhD program MSTP funded? Yes

Have SSH students received MSTP funding? Yes, all trainees receive MSTP funding, regardless of graduate program. Typically, students will receive NIH funding during MS1-MS2, funding through their graduate program/PI during their grad phase, and will receive a mix of funding from the NIH, SOM, and donor funds during MS3-MS4.

How else can SSH students receive funding for MS and GS years? Trainees are fully funded by the UCSD-MSTP during MS years, and therefore do not need to receive extra funding. Trainees typically receive funding through their graduate program or PI during their GS years, however, some PIs encourage students to apply for grants or scholarships (e.g. Fulbright) to supplement funding. The UCSD-MSTP works with the graduate programs to ensure funding throughout the entire MSTP training, including an equitable stipend for all students regardless of graduate program.

Is there a requirement to submit an F30? How many SSH trainees successfully obtained F30 funding? There is no requirement to submit an F30. Currently, 0 SSH trainees have received F30 funding.

Applicants must apply through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) indicating they are applying to the UCSD School of Medicine and The Medical Scientist Training Program.

Secondary applications will be reviewed by the MSTP. If chosen for an MSTP interview, you will be invited to visit San Diego for a two-day interview and orientation, which includes the SOM interview. The interview consists of meeting with two faculty, one current student, and an MMI.

The UC San Diego School of Medicine will consider applications from U.S. citizens, permanent residents of the U.S. (green card holders), and DACA recipients. Applicants that do not satisfy one of these three eligibility requirements will not be considered.

In the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (incoming cohort size, across all disciplines) 10

SSH students within that class the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (above) N/A (students are not required to decide on a graduate program until MS2)

Current SSH MD/DO-PhD students, total across all years 4

SSH students (total number of joint degree students pursuing SSH research across all years) by discipline.

Morgen Chalmiers, Anthropology

Maria Klingler, Anthropology

Imani Howard, Philosophy

Alec Calac, Public Health

# of SSH graduates (since the program’s establishment, if possible)

Timothy Hall, Anthropology

Michael Ong, Public Health

Eric Goldlust, Public Health

Joseph Hyder, Public Health

Please provide a link to student profiles.

https://medschool.ucsd.edu/education/mstp/people/Pages/grad-school.aspx

Jacquie Azize-Brewer

Program Manager, UCSD Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)

Mary Lewinski

Associate Director, UCSD Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)

Admissions Committee Chair, UCSD Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)

Student Contact

Alec Calac, Current Student, UCSD/SDSU Joint Ph.D. in Public Health

University of California Davis School of Medicine MD-PhD in the Humanities and Social Sciences

University of california davis school of medicine md-phd program .

Updated September, 2023

This is a new program in the social sciences and humanities. Together with faculty in the UC Davis department of Family Medicine who hold dual training in the Social Sciences and Humanities, the MD-PhD program is actively recruiting incoming trainees. Student may be interested in:

Anthropology

Biostatistics
Child development
Cultural studies
Epidemiology
Human development
Public Health Sciences

Please contact [email protected] directly if interested.

John A. Gray, M.D., Ph.D. Program Director [email protected]

Holly Ly Program Coordinator [email protected]

University of California San Francisco MD-PhD Program in the Social Sciences and Humanities

University of california, san francisco joint program in the social sciences and humanities with university of california, berkeley.

Last updated September, 2023

Social Science/Humanities PhD Field Supported:

Medical Anthropology

UCSF's Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) accepts applications from students interested in pursuing a medical degree and a PhD in Medical Anthropology. UCSF's program in Medical Anthropology is itself a joint PhD program including the Department of Anthropology, History and Social Medicine at UCSF and the Department of Anthropology at UC Berkeley. Students receive their PhD degree from both UCSF and UC Berkeley. The joint program focuses on students who want to combine theoretical and applied anthropology. Many PhD projects have applied aspects, but the coursework is intensive theoretically.

Structure of Program:

UCSF's program is a Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). Typically Medical Anthropology MD/PhD students complete their first two years of medical school and complete 0-3 of the core clinical clerkships. Students are encouraged to begin their studies the summer before they matriculate into medical school doing preliminary fieldwork and working with the Medical Anthropology faculty to begin formulating their dissertation project. They will also spend the summer between their first and second years continuing to formulate their project. After completing the first two years of medical school, they then begin their PhD program in Medical Anthropology, which is a joint program with UC Berkeley. Core anthropology classes are taught at both campuses. The PhD takes a minimum of four-and-a-half years and an average of five-and-a-half years for MD/PhD students. A four-and-a-half year timeline consists of: two-and-a-half years of coursework; one year of fieldwork; and one year of dissertation writing. After completion of the PhD, students return to finish their clerkships and rotations.

UCSF's program in Medical Anthropology is part of the Department of History, Anthropology and Social Medicine. Medical Anthropology and History alternate years of admission; therefore there is a Medical Anthropology cohort every other year. Despite this, you can still apply as an MSTP in Medical Anthropology every year. This means that if you are accepted in an off year for Medical Anthropology, then you will study in the Anthropology Department at UC Berkeley for one year, and then join the UCSF cohort in your second year of study.

General MSTP Application

Complete application with the required transcripts and MCAT scores to the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) indicating you are applying to the UCSF School of Medicine and The Medical Scientist Training Program.

MSTP application materials will be sent only to applicants who have been reviewed by the School of Medicine’s Admissions Committee and are invited to submit a secondary application to the Medical School.

If you apply to the MSTP, you will be asked to submit a supplemental application to Medical Anthropology describing your past research experiences, your background, specific research interests, and your future career goals.

You will also need to submit confidential letters of reference on your behalf directly to the Medical School Admissions office. The MSTP is especially interested in hearing from your past research advisors and others who can comment on your aptitude for research. Do not send any letters of recommendation to the MSTP office.

Your secondary application will be reviewed independently by the Medical School and the MSTP. If chosen for an MSTP interview, you will be invited to visit San Francisco for one day of regular medical school interviews and orientation, followed by a second day of interviews for the MSTP. The MSTP interview process will vary based on the graduate program to which you choose to apply. For more details about the interview process, contact Geri Ehle, Program Manager for the MSTP. You will also meet with our Program Director and with current MSTP Medical Anthropology students.

Specific to Applying in Medical Anthropology

In addition to the regular MSTP application process, if selected for an interview, you will be required to submit a supplemental application directly to the Medical Anthropology program. This form can be found at: https://gradapplication.ucsf.edu/security/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f/

You will be required to turn in your paperwork by December 1st of the year you are applying to the MSTP.

MSTP applicants are not required to have completed their GRE's (we accept MCATs)

MSTP applicants are not required to have a Master's degree when applying.

MSTP applicants do not complete the Graduate Application form.

Original transcripts are not required in your application materials to the program in Medical Anthropology, as the program receives them directly from the medical school. But it is helpful if you provide them with copies.

You are also highly encouraged to submit additional letters of support, particularly if they speak to your ability as an anthropologist or social scientist

A good way to think about applying for MSTP in Medical Anthropology is that your application must be geared toward (1) the Medical School Admission Committee, (2) the MSTP/Medical Anthropology Admission Committee, and (3) the Department of Anthropology, History and Social Medicine Admission Committee

Criteria for MSTP admission include prior academic performance, meeting all the pre-requisites for medical school, experience in a clinical setting, volunteer experience, physician shadowing and other experiences which demonstrate your preparedness for the rigors of medical school including a high MCAT score. Also, documented experience in research, and commitment to a career in research and in medicine. The overall MSTP program interviews approximately 60 applicants and enrolls 12 new MSTP trainees each year. Successful applicants are typically notified by mid-March. The admissions process finishes on April 15th each year and UCSF requires newly accepted students to withdraw from all other institutions by this date.

Although there is no clear rule, usually no more than 1 of the new admits will be in Medical Anthropology each year. The decision about which MSTP interviewees to admit is made primarily by the Department of Anthropology, History and Social Medicine. The department looks for students who want to combine theoretical and applied anthropology. A major part of the interview process involves assessing whether a student is interested in anthropological theory, even though a large number of PhD projects will have applied aspects.

Students who apply to the MSTP but are not offered a position nevertheless receive full consideration for admission both to the regular medical class and to the PhD program in Medical Anthropology if they request this on their application.

This appointment comes with payment of tuition and fees, including medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance, and an annual stipend during the years you are completing your medical school training and partial graduate school training.

During the first two years in the Medical Anthropology PhD Program, payment of tuition and fees and the full UCSF institutional stipend will be covered by MSTP. During the third and fourth years in the PhD program, Medical Anthropology will cover the tuition and fees and an annual UCSF stipend level for Social Sciences (which may be different than the medical school stipend). In the fifth year of the PhD program, students who do not have other sources of funding are potentially eligible for Department funds. We expect that most students will complete their entire training within 9 years.

Not Reported

SSH students within that class the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (above): 1

Current SSH MD/DO-PhD students, total across all years: 8

# of SSH graduates (since the program’s establishment, if possible): 11

UCSF MSTP Office 513 Parnassus Avenue, Health Sciences East, Room 1285, San Francisco, CA 94143 Telephone: (415)-476-4423 Fax: (415) 502-7970 Email: [email protected] Web: http://mstp.ucsf.edu/ Department of Anthropology, History & Social Medicine 3333 California St., Suite 485 San Francisco, CA 94143-0850

Program Director: Ian Whitmarsh, PhD Phone: (415) 476-6164 Email: [email protected] UCSF Anthropology Graduate Advisor: Bonita Dyess [email protected]

University of Iowa Carver School of Medicine MD-PhD in the Social Sciences and Humanities

University of iowa roy j. and lucille a. carver college of medicine, iowa city, ia.

Last updated: October, 2023

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

What is the structure of the program?

We do a 3-4-1 model where students do 3 years of medical school before joining a lab and finishing their PhD. After they defend their thesis, they return to clinic to finish advanced clerkships, do residency interviews, and match. https://medicine.uiowa.edu/mstp/mstp-program/structure

The structure is similar, however each grad program has a few unique requirements of their own.

Is the MD/DO-PhD program MSTP funded? Yes (Tuition and Stipend)

Have SSH students received MSTP funding? Yes

How else can SSH students receive funding for MS and GS years? There is no need as they are fully funded.

Is there a requirement to submit an F30? How many SSH trainees successfully obtained F30 funding? It is not required, but encouraged. Of the 9 SSH students we have graduated, 3 of them received F30s.

Is there anything unique regarding how SSH applicants should apply? No. Please see: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/mstp/admissions/applicants

Are there special considerations or criteria for international students applying to the program? Our program cannot admit international students due to our NIH funding requirements.

In the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (incoming cohort size, across all disciplines): 9

SSH students within that class the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (above): ~ 2

Current SSH MD/DO-PhD students, total across all years: 4

Epidemiology – 2

Biostatistics – 1

# of SSH graduates (since the program’s establishment, if possible): 9

Current Trainees

https://medicine.uiowa.edu/mstp/profiles/Andres-Dajles https://medicine.uiowa.edu/mstp/profiles/Madi-Wahlen

https://medicine.uiowa.edu/mstp/profiles/Lucas-Barrett

Administrative Director, Iowa MSTP Linda Varvel 319-335-8304 [email protected]

https://medicine.uiowa.edu/mstp/

University of Michigan

Last updated January 2024

Environmental, Health & Safety
Health Policy
Philosophy
Health Behavior & Health Education
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

MSTP students complete M1 pre-clinical year, followed by M2 clinical year. In the 3 rd year of the program, students take national board exams, participate in lab rotations, decide on mentor and program, and then begin research. In the 4 th year, students continue in the PhD phase and start relevant grad school coursework. Typically the length of the PhD phase is 48-52 months, which allows students to return to medical school for the final year of electives and residency prep, and graduate.

How is the structure of the program different for social sciences and humanities students, if at all?

The vast majority of students pursuing a PhD in the social sciences and humanities complete the M1 pre-clinical year, and then do not complete the entire M2 clinical year. Rather, they complete approximately ¾ of the clinical year, take Step 1, and then begin grad school coursework in the fall of the 2 nd year. Approximately 48-52 months later, the student returns to medical school, completes the remaining 3 months of clerkships, followed by Step 2. And then completes the remaining year of medical school electives and residency prep before graduation.

Are there any research topics or disciplines that are specifically recruited within the social sciences and humanities? This is especially pertinent if trainees are sought for specific “slots” funded by termed NIH grants targeting specific diseases/conditions, or if trainees are limited to certain graduate schools at the University (e.g. they can pursue a PhD at Arts and Sciences but not at the School of Education)

Choice of PhD and medical relevance of the proposed research is determined on a case by case basis. If a student is interested in pursuing a PhD in a program that is unfamiliar with the MSTP, a meeting is arranged with the program leadership to discuss funding, logistics, program requirements, etc. The program and MSTP then decide if it’s feasible for the student to continue down the preferred path.

Have SSH students received MSTP funding? Yes

How else can SSH students receive funding for MS and GS years?

MSTP students are fully funded during Med School years. During Grad School, often students apply for grants, obtain funding as a Graduate Student Research Assistant or Graduate Student Instructor, receive funds from the program/department/mentor, etc.

Is there a requirement to submit an F30? How many SSH trainees successfully obtained F30 funding?

There is not a firm requirement to submit a F30, however it is encouraged for all MSTP students.

Anthropology applicants are asked to submit a “Statement of Purpose” essay in addition to the AMCAS application. Other SSH applicants may be asked for additional information depending on the requirements of the specific PhD department.

International Students:

Applicants must be US Citizens or permanent resident of the United States. Applicants with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status are welcome to apply to the MD program, but unfortunately cannot apply to the MSTP due to federal funding restrictions.

In the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (incoming cohort size, across all disciplines) 13-14

SSH students within that class the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (above): Average 1 student per cohort

Current SSH MD/DO-PhD students, total across all years : 9

SSH students (total number of joint degree students pursuing SSH research across all years) by discipline: Epidemiology 2, Health Policy 2, Environmental Health Sciences 1, Econ 1, Anthro 2, Philosophy 1

# of SSH graduates (since the program’s establishment, if possible): Approximately 16

Administrative:

University of Michigan Medical School 2965 Taubman Medical Library 1135 Catherine Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-5619 Phone: 734.764.6176 Fax: 734.764.8180 Email: [email protected]

Zoe Boudart

University of North Carolina MD-PhD in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Chapel hill, nc.

last updated: September 5, 2022

Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, Health Behavior, Nutritional Epidemiology, Philosophy Other disciplines, such as Anthropology, are open to MD-PhD students but have not previously trained an MSTP student.

University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill’s Medical Scientist Training Program ( MSTP ) supports students seeking out graduate training in fields that incorporate the social sciences and humanities, particularly in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The Gillings School of Global Public Health (GSOGPH) is the leading public school of public health in the nation, and PhDs are available in multiple disciplines in the graduate school. MSTP students are able to bring in advisors and mentors from multiple disciplines, departments, and institutions in order to complete their research projects. Students who complete their PhDs in GSOGPH are often on the same timeline as their PhD peers within their departments as well as MD-PhD peers within the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program (BBSP). Students can train and conduct research using quantitative or qualitative methodologies, and the areas of study are often multidisciplinary. Through the School of Medicine’s Social Medicine Department, students are able to engage with faculty whose work crosses multiple disciplines and centers social aspects of medical and health care. UNC has a four-year Social and Health Systems course coordinated by faculty in Social Medicine that helps all students in the medical curriculum understand social, cultural, ethical, and systems-based influences on health. Although the department does not currently have a formal graduate training program, MSTP students have rotated and done graduate training in conjunction from faculty members in this department. Other programs, such as Philosophy, have trained students in the MD-PhD program and have their own individual graduate department requirements. These degrees tend to take a slightly longer time than the GSOGPH tracks, but are not significantly longer compared to MD-PhD peers.

Size of incoming MD/DO-PhD class:

Number of incoming students in the social sciences or humanities:.

1 - 3 SSH per year (most in Public Health)

Number of graduates from the SSH joint MD/DO-PhD program:

17 (Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology)

Current number of SSH students in the MD/DO-PhD Program:

17 (most in Epidemiology or Health Policy and Management, 1 in Philosophy)

All MSTP students should apply though AMCAS. There are no supplemental application materials needed for applicants interested in non-traditional disciplines. Applicants should contact the MD-PhD Program Office before submitting their application if applying for Philosophy or Anthropology. When applying, students are able to select multiple disciplines of interest and do not need to commit to a graduate field prior to interviewing or matriculating at UNC. Students who are interested in non-traditional disciplines are able to interview with faculty members in any health-related department. After acceptance to the MSTP, if the student chooses to pursue their graduate studies outside of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences Program (BBSP) at UNC, they will have to formally apply to the graduate program of interest within the School of Public Health or other college in order to be matched with an advisor. Students typically apply during their second year of medical school (also their second year of the MD-PhD program). Since the UNC MD-PhD program has a longstanding history with the Gillings School of Global Public Health, MSTP students who apply for the PhD at GSOGPH are typically accepted. Specific graduate training departments (Health Policy and Management and Epidemiology) have experience with training students in the MSTP and are familiar with the requirements of our dual training program.

Medical students in their first two years typically are funded through the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTT32) grant or other funds available through the UNC School of Medicine. Similarly, these funds provide the stipend and tuition of medical students in the third and fourth year of medical school, if the student does not have their individual fellowship award (F30) that supports their training. Graduate students are typically funded through their graduate departments, and stipends are determined by specific departments. Typically, students in the Gillings School of Public Health receive a slightly reduced stipend compared to their peers in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program due to departmental differences. UNC Chapel Hill has among the highest rates of students successfully competing for F30 grants. Many MSTP students at GSOGPH have received F30s to fund their research projects.

Alison Regan Assistant Director Email: [email protected] Phone: (919) 8436507 UNC School of Medicine, MD-PhD Program G60 Bondurant Hall, Campus Box 7000 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7000

Student Contacts Cambray Smith, [email protected] Loren Oh, [email protected]

University of Pennsylvania MD-PhD Program in the Social Sciences and Humanities

University of pennsylvania md-phd program, philadelphia, pennsylvania.

Last Updated: October, 2023

Anthropology: https://anthropology.sas.upenn.edu/graduate/md/phd-program
Health Care Management
History and Sociology of Science

The program will accept applications for any Penn PhD program and additional options may be possible. More information about how applications to new or dormant programs is outlined here: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mstp/faq-penn-admissions-info.html

Integrating medical and graduate education throughout the MD/PhD program is a key feature of Penn MSTP. During the first two years students primarily focus on the MD, but have time for research, some grad school courses and identifying a thesis mentor. They also do 6 months of clinical clerkships. Fulltime graduate school courses and thesis research typically begin in Year 3, coupled to clinical experiences through the Clinical Connections program. After graduate school, MD/PhD students complete medical MD graduation requirements and have time to do additional research. See program website for additional details.

The overall structure is the same. The SSH programs typically require more extensive coursework than the traditional biomedical sciences.

Is the MD-PhD program MSTP funded? Yes.

Have SSH students received MSTP funding? Yes.

How else can SSH students receive funding for MS and GS years? Is there a requirement to submit an F30? How many SSH trainees successfully obtained F30 funding? Students are fully funded throughout the program through a combination of sources. Students typically apply for various fellowships during graduate school with guidance from the PhD administration.

Describe the application process. Is there anything unique regarding how SSH applicants should apply?

Candidates apply through AMCAS and the Perelman School of Medicine supplemental application which allows students to designate any of our programs with current enrollment (Anthropology, Epidemiology, Health Care Management, History and Sociology of Science), or to select “other” and list another Penn PhD program. More details about the application process are on our website: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mstp/faq-penn-admissions-info.html

# of incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (incoming cohort size, across all disciplines) typically 25-30

# of incoming SSH students (subset of the above that is pursuing SSH research) typically 1-3

# of SSH students (total number of joint degree students pursuing SSH research across all years) 19 (fall 2023)

# of SSH graduates (since the program’s establishment, if possible) approximately 30

Link to student profiles: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mstp/student-directories.html

Program Coordinators

Maggie Krall, Administrative Director, MD-PhD Program

Carina Myers, Associate Director, MD-PhD Programs

University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University MD-PhD in the Social Sciences and Humanities

University of pittsburgh/carnegie mellon university medical scientist training program, pittsburgh, pa.

Last updated: June, 2023

No humanities doctoral programs are affiliated. There are 23 MSTP affiliated graduate programs which include:

Health Policy and Management
Social and Decision Sciences

We have a highly structured program consisting of 8 MSTP professional development, research and ethics focused courses beyond the medical and graduate school curriculum. Students take these MSTP Courses from the summer before medical school into 1 st year of graduate school as well as 3-4 rotations, 40 weeks of clinical clerkship (1/2 day/week) and 2 inpatient weeks during graduate school. There are 23 affiliated graduate programs, however not in humanities currently. Graduate program finalization is during MS2.

How is the structure of the program different for social sciences and humanities students, if at all?

No difference.

Have SSH students received MSTP funding? All students receive MSTP support during medical school

How else can SSH students receive funding for MS and GS years? D uring graduate school, students are supported by their mentors, F30 grants, and/or by intramural T32 of TL1 (CTSI) grants

How many SSH trainees successfully obtained F30 funding? 2

Is there anything unique regarding how SSH applicants should apply?

Standard MD-PhD application process for all. Graduate program faculty are involved throughout the admissions process.

Are there special considerations or criteria for international students applying to the program?

No international admittees.

In the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (incoming cohort size, across all disciplines): 13

SSH students within that class the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (above): 1 at present. SSH students (total number of joint degree students pursuing SSH research across all years) by discipline.

Epidemiology 6
Psychology 3
Health Policy 1
Social and Decision Sciences 1

# of SSH graduates (since the program’s establishment, if possible): 8

Please provide a link to student profiles. www.mdphd.pitt.edu

University of Southern California Keck MD-PhD in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Keck school of medicine at the university of southern california md-phd program.

Los Angeles, California

Department of Population and Public Health Sciences (formerly the Preventive Medicine Department)

What is the structure of the program? The structure of the MD/PhD Program is that students would do the first two years of medical school, take a leave to complete their PhD and then return to years 3 and 4 of medical school.

How is the structure of the program different for social sciences and humanities students, if at all? There’s no difference between MD/PhD students doing their PhD in social sciences or humanities and regular PhD students.

Have SSH students received MSTP funding? Some of our MD/PhD students have received F30s.

How else can SSH students receive funding for MS and GS years? We don’t provide funding for MS, only MD and PhD.

Is there a requirement to submit an F30? How many SSH trainees successfully obtained F30 funding? No requirement to submit an F30 but we encourage all students to submit an application. We also hold seminars/Q&A sessions for submitting an F30.

Is there anything unique regarding how SSH applicants should apply? Nothing unique between SSH applicants and other applicants. They all apply through AMCAS and if they’re granted an interview, we schedule their interviews with faculty members in the same area of research. So if they’re interested in Anthropology, they would interview with faculty members from the Anthropology Department.

Are there special considerations or criteria for international students applying to the program? We do not accept international students.

In the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (incoming cohort size, across all disciplines) 3

SSH students within that class the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class 3

# of SSH graduates (since the program’s establishment, if possible) 12

Name/Title Roland Rapanot

Telephone 323-442-2965

Website keck.usc.edu/mdphd

Address. 1975 Zonal Ave., KAM 103, Los Angeles, CA 90089

University of Texas Medical Branch MD-PhD Program Social Science and Humanities

University of texas medical branch md-phd program social science and humanities, galveston, tx.

Last Updated: July, 2023

The MD-PhD Program at the University of Texas Medical Branch is designed to educate well-trained clinician-scientists who are equally at home at the patient’s bedside and in the research lab. We have developed a specific, integrated MD-PhD curriculum that combines aspects of both the medical school and graduate school experiences to optimize the education of physician-scientists. The medical school curriculum at UTMB is centered around systems-based modules with a primary emphasis on small group and self-learning. This curriculum allows for an unprecedented opportunity to incorporate special seminars and courses tailored specifically for needs of the combined degree student. This situation is ideal for the education of MD-PhD students since it integrates the two education tracks with a view toward shortening the time spent in classrooms and speeding the entry of the MD-PhD student into the research phase of his/her training. This truly innovative curriculum fosters the cross-pollination of ideas and helps bridge the gap between basic research and clinical practice.

Summer Prior to Year 1:Research rotation

Year 1:First year medical school curriculum plus supplemental graduate courses that complement the medical school curriculum. Summer after year 1: Research rotation.

Year 2:Second year medical school curriculum. USMLE Step 1 taken at the end of 2nd year. A third research rotation is an option at the end of year 2 or the student may begin dissertation research.

Year 3:Dissertation research plus completion of graduate school courses. Qualifying exams are taken at the end of year 3.

Year 4:Dissertation research.

Year 5:Dissertation research. Dissertation is defended at end of the 5th year or beginning of 6th year.

Years 6-7:Required medical school clinical clerkships and clinical electives.

There is no difference.

Is the MD/DO-PhD program MSTP funded?

Not currently.

Have SSH students received MSTP funding?

No funding for MS, Medical Years funded by MD-PhD Program, Graduate years funded by a lab mentor.

Yes, it is a requirement.

Applicants for UTMB’s MD-PhD Combined Degree Program must submit an application via the American Medical College Application Service ( AMCAS ). A minimum of two letters of recommendation must be provided from individuals who can comment on the applicant's abilities and achievements in conducting scholarly research.
Applicants are required to take the MCAT. The GRE is not required for admission.
Applicants also must complete the TMDSAS Application and the UTMB School of Medicine prerequisite requirements for admission. More information may be found on the School of Medicine Admission Requirements page . Courses must be completed at regionally accredited U.S. colleges and universities.
As noted on the requirements page, only applicants who are permanent U.S. residents or American citizens will be considered for interview and admission.
The School of Medicine requires all applicants to sit for the CASPer test. The CASPer Test (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) is a mandatory online 90-minute computer-based test used to assist with the selection process. This test assesses non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics. No applicant will be given an acceptance without a score on file.

Medical Humanities Applicants:

MD-PhD students interested in the medical humanities are specifically admitted into this program prior to matriculation at UTMB. In addition to the AMCAS application, a minimum of two letters of recommendation must be provided from individuals who can comment on the applicant's abilities and achievements to conduct scholarly research.Applicants to this program also must submit a writing sample reflecting the applicant's ability to develop and sustain an analysis or argument. The sample should be a minimum of 5 pages in length. Creative writing samples (poems, plays, stories, etc.), journalism, and other nonacademic, non-scholarly writings are discouraged. Writing samples should be mailed or emailed to Claiborne Fant using the below contact information.

UTMB/UT-Austin Dual Degree Program Note:

The Dual Degree MD-PhD Program at The University of Texas Medical Branch and The University of Texas at Austin (The Austin Program) is no longer accepting students. Applicants pursuing MD-PhD training at The University of Texas Medical Branch are encouraged to apply to UTMB MD-PhD Combined Degree Program.

All students must be UT Citizens or Permanent Residents.

In the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (incoming cohort size, across all disciplines): 5 students

SSH students within that class the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class: (above) 5

Current SSH MD/DO-PhD students, total across all years: It is 3 out of 33-any student that is in the SPPH Program.

SSH students (total number of joint degree students pursuing SSH research across all years) by discipline: 5

# of SSH graduates (since the program’s establishment, if possible): 2

student profiles: https://www.utmb.edu/mdphd/current-students/profiles

Stephanie Baxter Program Manager MD-PhD Combined Degree Program

Tel: 409-772-3633 Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.utmb.edu/mdphd/home The University of Texas Medical Branch 301 University Blvd. Galveston, TX 77555

Kristen Peek, PhD

409-772-9143

https://www.utmb.edu/spph/about-us/faculty

301 University Blvd, Galveston TX 77555

University of Washington MD-PhD in the Social Sciences and Humanities

University of Washington MSTP Program in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Seattle, Washington

Last Updated June, 2023

While applicants uncommonly express interest in these fields, we support potential graduate studies in the social sciences. To date, we have had just one student complete their studies in a social science, Medical Geography.

What is the structure of the program? Generally, 1.5 years of preclinical classroom phase of training with early longitudinal clinical experiences, followed by a targeted 4 years of graduate study to earn the PhD, followed by 2 years of required and elective clerkships.

How is the structure of the program different for social sciences and humanities students, if at all? It is the same.

Have SSH students received MSTP funding? The one student who did so was MSTP-funded.

How else can SSH students receive funding for MS and GS years? F30 or other individual fellowship awards, plus mentor research grant support.

Is there a requirement to submit an F30? How many SSH trainees successfully obtained F30 funding? No, but it is encouraged. In the last 15 years, 75% of students applied for F30 fellowships and 51% were successful.

Describe the application process. Is there anything unique regarding how SSH applicants should apply? AMCAS plus MSTP specific application, followed by supplemental application, and virtual interviews. It is not different for SSH applicants.

Are there special considerations or criteria for international students applying to the program? No, we only accept applicants who are training grant eligible (US Citizen or permanent resident).

In the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (incoming cohort size, across all disciplines) We aim for 10-15. Average is ~12.

Current SSH MD/DO-PhD students, total across all years 0

SSH students (total number of joint degree students pursuing SSH research across all years) by discipline. 0

# of SSH graduates (since the program’s establishment, if possible) 1

Name/Title Sara Carlson

Telephone 206 616 6973

Website mstp.washington.edu

University of Wisconsin MD-PhD in the Social Sciences and Humanities

University of wisconsin md-phd program in the social sciences and humanities.

Madison, WI

Population Health, Epidemiology, Medical History

Medical Anthropology (in progress)

Please answer the following questions, and feel free to include additional information.

What is the structure of the program? See website

How is the structure of the program different for social sciences and humanities students, if at all? Not different

Is the MD/DO-PhD program MSTP funded? Yes

Have SSH students received MSTP funding? Yes during MD years

How else can SSH students receive funding for MS and GS years? During PhD years, thesis advisor is main source of funding. Some trainees have secured university or outside fellowships (i.e. Fulbright) or part time Teaching Assistantships. Trainees will not go unsupported, however.

Is there a requirement to submit an F30? How many SSH trainees successfully obtained F30 funding? Not required but encouraged. At least 2 Pop Health students received F30 funding.

Is there anything unique regarding how SSH applicants should apply?

No, but particularly important for SSH applicants to identify potential research mentors and clearly explain how their physician-scientist career will be shaped by the SSH PhD

Are there special considerations or criteria for international students applying to the program?

We cannot accept international students, UW-Madison is a state-funded MD program.

In the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (incoming cohort size, across all disciplines):

SSH students within that class the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (above) Unknown

Current SSH MD/DO-PhD students, total across all years: ~ 3

SSH students (total number of joint degree students pursuing SSH research across all years) by discipline: Unknown

# of SSH graduates (since the program’s establishment, if possible): ~7

Link to student profiles. https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md-phd/meet-our-current-students/

Name/Title Chelsea Hanewall, MSTP Co-Administrator

Telephone 608-262-0736

Website https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md-phd/

Address 750 Highland Ave, HSLC 2207, Madison, WI 53705

The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine MD-PhD in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Vanderbilt university mstp.

Nashville, TN

Epidemiology (1 current student in Health Policy & Health Services Research)

The Vanderbilt MSTP supports students who wish to pursue their graduate training through the Epidemiology and Health Policy & Health Services Research PhD Graduate Programs at Vanderbilt. In addition, other “non-traditional” PhD options are offered such as Biomedical Informatics, Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. All students in the Vanderbilt MSTP will complete their first two years of medical school which consist of one-year preclinical coursework, followed by clerkships in the second year. Following the first two years of medical school students will complete their PhD training which on average takes approximately 4 years across all graduate programs. After completion of the PhD, students complete their final year of medical school where they will take highly individualized courses to build on clinical and foundational scientific knowledge through clinical engagement in areas of interest.

All students in the Vanderbilt MSTP receive full tuition and fees for both graduate and medical school, an annual stipend of $36,500 (2023-2024), and health insurance. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for individual fellowships including F30s and other foundational fellowships as they are eligible and the MSTP provides significant support through this process. Overall, the program has a 75% success rate for fellowship funding with all 3 of the Epidemiology students receiving fellowships.

Applicants apply via AMCAS and indicate their PhD program interests in the AMCAS application and Vanderbilt MSTP secondary application. Applications with interests in Health Policy & Health Services Research or Epidemiology are reviewed by MSTP Admission Subcommittee members from those departments. There is no separate process or criteria for applicants interested in these programs. If granted an interview, applicants will meet with faculty in their research interest area(s) and representatives from the graduate programs they are interested in.

The Vanderbilt MSTP accepts international students. The review process and application criteria as well as funding benefits are the same for all regardless of citizenship status.

In the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (incoming cohort size, across all disciplines): 15

SSH students within that class the incoming joint MD/DO-PhD class (above): ~1 every few years

Current SSH MD/DO-PhD students, total across all years: 2

SSH students (total number of joint degree students pursuing SSH research across all years) by discipline. Epidemiology – 1, Health Policy & Health Services Research – 2

All students: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/mstp/current-students/

SSH students:

https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/mstp/person/simone-herzberg/

https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/mstp/person/sharon-fernandez/

Name/Title: Megan Williams, PhD, Assistant Director, MSTP

Telephone: (615) 875-9372

Website https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/mstp/

Penn State University MD-PhD Program

Penn state university mstp.

Hershey/University Park, Pennsylvania

Last Updated: May, 2024

The MD/PhD program integrates medical and graduate education, providing flexibility for students to design a tailor-made educational experience. The program, typically completed in 8 years, follows the 2-4-2 model: students start with 2 years of preclinical medical study, then complete a PhD in ~4 years, and conclude the program with 2 years of clinical medical education. Students take several graduate courses during the first two years of medical school, and participate in ongoing patient experiences through the Clinical Exposure Program in the research portion of their training. Throughout the program, students are exposed to topics in clinical, basic and translational research. The program structure is basically the same for social sciences and humanities students, except that MD/PhD students in Anthropology must take the first-year graduate qualifying exam in their graduate program. Most other partner programs recognize Step 1 of the USMLE exam in lieu of the graduate qualifying exam. Penn State’s Department of Anthropology specializes in archaeology, biological anthropology, and human ecology, with its primary mission being understanding the origins and implications of human diversity - our diverse ways of being, behaving, and interacting with our environments. The department offers dual-title degrees in Bioethics, Climate Science, Demography, Microbiome Sciences, and Transdisciplinary Research on Environment and Society. The four research foci of the department are: The evolution of cultural complexity, the evolutionary biology of humans: fossils, bones, bodies, behaviors and genes, the ecological context of humans in the past and present, and demography and the responses of human populations to social and environmental changes.

This Program is MSTP-funded. All SSH students receive MSTP funding. Applying for an F30 is not required but is strongly encouraged.

To apply for Penn State College of Medicine’s Medical Scientist Training Program, you’ll need to submit two applications: (1) an application through AMCAS (choose “Combined Medical Degree/PhD” as the program choice), and (2) a secondary application for the College of Medicine. After you’ve submitted your AMCAS application, you’ll receive an email from Penn State with a link to the secondary application, to be completed and submitted online. SSH applicants will declare their interest in a specific program (i.e., Anthropology) in the secondary application. All completed applications are reviewed by MD/PhD program leadership and receive a thorough holistic review. Anthropology applications will also be reviewed by the Department of Anthropology to ensure that applicants are suitable for admission to the PhD program. Applicants judged to be most qualified for admission by both the MD/PhD program and the Department of Anthropology are invited for an interview. The MSTP program can only offer dual degrees that have been approved by Penn State; currently, the only joint MD/PhD approved in an SSH field is with the Department of Anthropology. Potential SSH applicants interested in other departments at Penn State should reach out to the MSTP program, the relevant department(s), and potential faculty mentors as soon as possible to determine if the applicant’s interests can be accommodated within a program that is already approved or to explore the possibility of obtaining recognition for a new dual degree program.

This program does not accept international students.

Number of students:

In the 2023 incoming MD/DO-PhD class (incoming cohort size, across all disciplines): 10
Studying SSH within the incoming class (above): 0
Studying SSH across all years: 2 (both Anthropology)
Who are SSH graduates: 0

MSTP students, including non-SSH fields: https://med.psu.edu/md-phd/meet-our-students

Anthropology PhD students, incl. non-MSTP: https://anth.la.psu.edu/people/graduate-students/

Name/Title: Alison Smolinski, MD/PhD Program Administrator

Telephone: (717) 531-1188

Website: https://med.psu.edu/md-phd/

Address: Penn State College of Medicine, 500 University Drive Mail Code H172, Room C6802 Hershey, PA 17033

SSH Faculty Contact:

Name/Title: Mary Shenk, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Demography, and Asian Studies

Telephone: (814) 863-1045

Website: https://shenk.la.psu.edu /

Address: 318 Carpenter Building University Park, PA 16802

Student Contacts:

Name/Title: Cameron Pauly, class of 2031

Name/Title: Laura Perez, class of 2027