Program Overview

Introduction to the M.D./M.B.A. Dual Degree Program

The M.D./M.B.A. dual degree program at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University provides students with the opportunity to earn both degrees from institutions consistently ranked among the top in the nation for their respective disciplines.

Program Overview

Over five years, students complete all the requirements for the M.D. Program at Baylor College of Medicine and for the M.B.A. at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business.

Program Director's Message

As Director of Baylor College of Medicine's M.D./M.B.A. Program, the director is excited that students are interested in exploring the unparalleled experiences that await trainees in the world's largest medical center. The program with Rice University's Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business will open students to worlds of opportunity and the connections that will take them there.

Program Structure

Students in the M.D./M.B.A. spend four years at the medical school and one and a half years at the Jones Graduate School of Business, with an overlap during the summer of their fourth year of studies. Students must complete three years of medical school before entering the M.B.A. program.

• Year 1: Baylor College of Medicine
• Year 2: Baylor College of Medicine
• Year 3: Baylor College of Medicine
• Year 4: Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business
• Summer of Year 4: Baylor College of Medicine & Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business
• Fall of Year 5: Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business
• Spring of Year 5: Baylor College of Medicine

Dual Degree Requirements

• Credit Requirements: Medical School credit requirements based on matriculation year; Business School credit requirements. During business school, students in the M.D./M.B.A. program must complete all core business classes in their first year and 15 elective business school credits in their second year.
• Minimum Time Requirements: 5 years
• Academic requirements:
  • Students in the M.D./M.B.A. program must satisfy all academic requirements for the M.D. degree, including:
    • All required foundational courses
    • All required clinical courses
    • Elective requirements for dual degree students
    • The BCM CPX
    • Pass score on USMLE Step 1, Step 2CK, and Step 2CS
    • Have no professional deficiencies
  • Students in the M.D./M.B.A. program follow the same course of study as single-degree full-time M.B.A. students and must satisfy all of the Jones Graduate School of Business requirements for graduation.

Education Programs

Baylor College of Medicine offers various education programs, including:

• Degree Programs & Admissions
• M.D. Program
• Ph.D. Programs
• DNP Program (Nurse Anesthesia)
• Genetic Counseling Program
• P.A. Program
• Orthotics & Prosthetics Program
• Baccalaureate/M.D. Programs
• Dual Degree Programs

Schools

The college comprises several schools, including:

• School of Medicine
• Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
• National School of Tropical Medicine
• School of Health Professions

Advanced Training Programs

The college offers advanced training programs, including:

• Residency Programs
• Clinical Fellowships
• Postdoctoral Research Positions
• Continuing Professional Development
• Diploma in Tropical Medicine

Research

Baylor College of Medicine is committed to research, with various research centers and offices, including:

• Academic Centers
• Departments
• Faculty Labs
• Research Centers
• Research Offices

Community

The college is involved in community outreach, including:

• Healthcare Outreach
• Community Programs
• Educational Outreach
• Global Programs

About Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine is a premier academic medical practice, delivering compassionate, innovative, evidence-based care. The college has various administrative offices, affiliates, and leadership, and is committed to giving and alumni engagement.