Program Overview

Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD)

The Emory MD/PhD Program combines the advantages of rigorous preparation in clinical medicine with interdisciplinary training in the basic and social sciences of Emory's Laney Graduate School. This combined educational experience provides the training necessary for students to work at the forefront of a scientific field while concurrently developing outstanding clinical skills.

Program Overview

We are dedicated to training exceptional students from a variety of disciplines who will become the next leaders in clinical academic medicine and biomedical research. A thriving, interdisciplinary physician-scientist training program is an integral and central component of top academic medical centers.

Program Statistics

• Total Number of MD/PhD Students: 89
  • International Students: 6
  • States Represented: 28
  • Countries represented: 7
• Total Applications Received: 629
  • Number Interviewed: 58
  • Number Matriculated: 8
  • Average MCAT: 514
  • Average Undergraduate GPA: 3.92
• Average time to complete program (both MD and PhD degrees): 8.2 years
• MD/PhD student stipend, academic year: $38,500
• Health insurance (including dental) is provided throughout all years of the program

Students by Program

• Emory College
  • Chemistry: 2
  • Sociology: 2
• Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology: 10
  • Cancer Biology: 10
  • Genetics and Molecular Pathogenesis: 3
  • Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis: 9
  • Microbiology and Molecular Genetics: 3
  • Neuroscience: 9
  • Population Biology, Ecology and Evolution: 2
• School of Public Health
  • Environmental Health: 3
  • Epidemiology: 8
  • Global Health and Development: 2
  • Health Policy: 2
  • Nutrition and Health Science: 2
• Georgia Tech
  • Biomedical Engineering: 18
• NIH
  • NIH-GPP: 2

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in both clinical medicine and biomedical research. The curriculum includes coursework, research training, and clinical rotations.

Research Areas

The program offers research opportunities in a variety of areas, including:

• Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology
• Cancer Biology
• Genetics and Molecular Pathogenesis
• Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis
• Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
• Neuroscience
• Population Biology, Ecology and Evolution
• Environmental Health
• Epidemiology
• Global Health and Development
• Health Policy
• Nutrition and Health Science
• Biomedical Engineering

Admissions

The program accepts applications from students who have completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The admissions process includes a review of the applicant's academic record, research experience, and personal statement.

Additional Information

The program provides students with a stipend and health insurance throughout their enrollment. The average time to complete the program is 8.2 years. The program also offers a variety of resources and support services to help students succeed.