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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A 24/7 virtual care service means freedom from on-call hours
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A new initiative frees Penn primary care doctors from most on-call duties after work hours, while patients still have 24-hour access to virtual care.
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Investigational blood biomarker panel may improve detection of pancreatic cancer
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A biomarker blood panel that incorporates four different proteins enhanced the detection of pancreatic cancer compared to measuring CA19-9 levels alone.
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‘Nudging’ both patients and providers boosts flu vaccine numbers
Monday, January 26, 2026
When patients got text messages from their primary care practice, and the providers were nudged themselves to boost vaccination numbers, rates jumped.