OpenFieldDoctor of Medicine (M.D.) / Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
Dual MD/PhD degree training future physician-scientists to bridge fundamental molecular biological discoveries with clinical bedside patient treatments.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate science GPA >= 3.6, competitive MCAT score (512+), and multi-year research record
- English language proficiency
- English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- AMCAS personal statement, MD-PhD essay, and research summary
- Recommendation letters
- Three research mentor letters plus pre-med committee evaluation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- NIH-funded MSTP fellowship covering full medical school and PhD tuition plus $36,000 annual stipend
- Application fee
- $95
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 (NIH MSTP fully funded)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 1, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Medical University of South Carolina documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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