How to Apply to the MD-PhD

All applicants should meet these minimum criteria:

• A bachelor’s degree with advanced coursework in science, mathematics or engineering
• Research experience of at least one academic year or three summers
• A record of strong academic achievement
• A commitment to a dual career in biomedical investigation and medicine
• A well-rounded resume that shows leadership, a commitment to volunteerism and interests in and out of an academic setting
• For additional information on application requirements, including recommended coursework, MCAT, letters of recommendation, etc., please see the Feinberg School of Medicine MD Admissions Requirements.

International students who have completed at least three years of full-time study (undergraduate, graduate and/or post-baccalaureate) at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university may apply. International students receive the same financial support as all other MSTP students. Current Feinberg MD students should contact MSTP Admissions for application information.

Individuals who have completed an MD or PhD and current PhD students are not eligible for admission.

Please see our Disabilities Statement and the Northwestern University Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance Non-Discrimination Statement.

Application FAQ

Northwestern MSTP only accepts applications through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS), and you are strongly encouraged to complete your application (AMCAS, supplemental and letters of recommendation) as early as possible, as we invite candidates to interview on a rolling basis. Your invitation to complete a secondary application may only be sent once you are AMCAS-verified (which can take up to eight weeks).