Dual Degree Programs

Georgetown University School of Medicine sponsors dual degree programs providing exceptionally talented students with the opportunity to earn both a medical degree and a master's or doctorate. 

M.D./Ph.D.

The M.D./Ph.D. program is designed for students who are interested in a career conducting medically-related research. In general, students in the program spend the first two years in medical school, with research rotations over the summer. Years 3-6 of the program are generally spent performing Ph.D. research in one of many laboratories on the Georgetown campus under the auspices of one of many availably graduate programs. Particular strengths of the Georgetown  M.D./Ph.D. program include cancer research (Tumor Biology Training Program), neuroscience (Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience), and Bioethics. After completing their thesis research and successfully defneding their thesis, students return the medical school to complete two years of clinical rotations.

Application

Application to the M.D./Ph.D. program requires ONLY an application to Georgetown medical school; a separate application to graduate school is NOT required. Similarly, the GRE is not required except for the those candidates interested in completing their doctoral thesis in bioethics. There are no specific GPA or MCAT score cutoffs used for admission to the M.D./Ph.D. program. Students matriculating in the program enter as undifferentiated graduate students, and make a choice about their graduate program sometime during their first three years of study.

Apply as an M.D./Ph.D. candidate via the AMCAS system. This will require two extra essays at this initial step. When you receive the secondary application, make sure to denote that you are an M.D./Ph.D. applicant.

Financial Aid

In 2011/12, all students admitted to the M.D./Ph.D. program were offered 50% tuition remission for the medical school years of their studies. Students admitted in 2012/13 admissions cycle will receive a similar offer. Students also receive a stipend to perform a research rotation between the first and second year of medical school. During the graduate school years (generally years 3-6), students receive complete tuition remission as well the standard graduate school stipend (currently $28,000/year).

Questions?

Please contact the Director of the M.D./Ph.D. Program, Dr. Todd Waldman waldmant@georgetown.edu.

The MD/PhD Program is offered in conjunction with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

 M.D.-M.B.A.

The MD-MBA Program is a five-year program.  Applicants must submit TWO separate applications - one to the MD Program and one to the MBA Program.  Individuals who receive acceptances from both programs may elect to enroll in the dual-degree program.  Applicants must be accepted to this dual-degree program prior to starting the first year of medical school.  For further information, please see:  M.B.A.

The MD-MBA Program is offered in conjunction with the McDonough School of Business.

M.D./M.S.

The MD/MS Programs are five-year programs, with individuals completing the MS prior to starting the MD curriculum or between the second and third year of the MD program. Applicants must submit TWO separate applications - one to the MD Program and one to the Ms Program. Individuals who receive acceptances from both programs may elect to enroll in the dual-degree program.  Applicants may apply either before starting medical school or during the first two years of medical school.

The MD/MS Programs are offered in conjunction with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

M.D./M.A.L.S. in Ethics and Professionalism

The MD/MALS Program is a five-year program, with individuals completing the MALS prior to starting the MD curriculum or between the second and third year of the MD program. Applicants must submit TWO separate applications - one to the MD Program and one to the MALS Program. Individuals who receive acceptances from both programs may elect to enroll in the dual-degree program. Applicants may apply either before starting medical school or during the first two years of medical school.  For further information, please see: M.A.L.S.

The MD/MALS Program is offered in conjunction with the School of Continuing Studies.