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:
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Wyss donation creates Penn orthoplastic surgery hub
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The $4.9 million donation will create the Wyss Orthoplastic Global Education and Innovation Hub at Penn, creating opportunities for fellowships, education, and research.
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Shelley Berger, PhD, honored by AACR for cancer research
Monday, April 14, 2025
Shelley L. Berger, PhD, has been awarded the 2025 AACR-Women in Cancer Research Charlotte Friend Lectureship for outstanding contributions to cancer research.
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Penn Medicine breaks ground on Montgomeryville outpatient center
Friday, April 11, 2025
$270 million Penn Medicine Montgomeryville to expand access to advanced care in Philadelphia’s northern suburbs.