How to Apply

Eligibility

• Eligible applicants will be United States citizens or permanent residents (with a permanent residency visa). 
• Candidates must apply to the University of Cincinnati MSTP through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) and subsequently complete the MSTP Secondary Application**. Applicants will have the opportunity to apply to both the MD/PhD program and the MD program when completing the Secondary Application.

Fees

• For applicants who choose ONLY to apply to the MD/PhD program (not both the MD and MD/PhD programs), there is no secondary application fee.
• For applicants applying to BOTH the MD/PhD and MD programs, an application fee ($100) is charged. This MD secondary application fee ($100) may be waived** for those who, without financial assistance, would be unable to also apply to the medical school.  If you believe that you meet this criterion you may request a fee waiver.   
  
  

Letters of Reccomendation

• The MD/PhD program requires a minimum of one (1) packet from your pre-professional committee or three (3) letters from individuals who can properly evaluate you.
• At least one (1) letter should come from an individual(s) who served as a research mentor or advisory capacity in research.
• A maximum of 5 letters may be sent.

Each year the program receives approximately 200 applications. 50-60 applicants will be invited to interview for 9 available MD\PhD student positions. Applicants with a GPA greater than 3.5, MCAT score above the 80th percentile, and significant research experience (e.g., honors thesis, postgraduate work) are considered competitive. However, each application is given individual consideration.

There are two special fellowships for which applicants can be considered:

1. Jeffrey A. Whitsett Physician-Scientist Training FellowshipThis outstanding applicant with a declared interest in pediatrics and pediatric research will perform his/her PhD training in the Molecular & Developmental Biology Graduate Program. Applicants must apply to be considered for this fellowship: Whitsett Fellowship Application
2. Albert B. Sabin Physician-Scientist Training FellowshipThis unique fellowship is awarded by the Immunology Graduate Program to a MSTP applicant with a demonstrated strong interest and commitment to research in immunology or related areas. Applicants must apply to be considered for this fellowship: Sabin Fellowship Application

Transfer Applicants 

• From MD:
  
  Current M2 students at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine are eligible to apply to join the Cincinnati MSTP. This is an internal application process. Interested M2s should email mstp@uc.edu to request an application. Applications will be available after July 1st. Please note that internal applicants will be placed in the same pool as applicants not currently enrolled in the UC College of Medicine.

For additional information contact:
Medical Scientist Training Program
mstp@uc.edu
513-558-2380

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