Prepare for a career that combines biomedical investigation and the practice of medicine.
Why Northwestern?
Our seven-to-eight-year, MD-PhD dual-degree program emphasizes building both clinical and research skills. We offer a challenging, individualized program where students interact with extraordinary faculty, peers and patients, all against the backdrop of a vibrant city.

Who We Are

Director's Message
Meet director Hossein Ardehali, MD, PhD, and learn more about his vision for the program.

Current Students
Our students come from a wide variety of undergraduate programs. Get to know our current students.

Alumni Outcomes
Our alumni directory provides information on where our talented students have gone since graduation.

Curriculum
Explore our curriculum section to better understand how the program integrates training for the two degree and learn about our unique MSTP-specific courses.
Next Steps
Learn about our process. Get everything that you you need to know about applying to the MSTP program: the when, how, who and what to expect.
How to Apply