APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS

Students applying to the MD/PhD Program must meet admission requirements for the McGovern Medical School and have research experience. A CASPer test is required in addition to the MCAT for this admissions cycle.

To apply only to the joint MD/PhD Program:

Applicants submit the (1) AMCAS application, (2) short secondary application, and (3) at least three letters of recommendation (two general letters and additional research-specific letters of recommendation). All letters of recommendation are submitted through AMCAS.

To apply to both the MD-only and MD/PhD Program:

Applicants submit the (1) AMCAS application, (2) TMDSAS application, and (3) at least three letters of recommendation (two general letters and additional research-specific letters of recommendation). All general letters of recommendation should be submitted through both AMCAS and TMDSAS, but the research-specific letters only have to be submitted through AMCAS.

Applications will not be reviewed until all components are received /processed.

Application Deadline

All applications and letters of reference must be submitted by November 1st.

Interviews will be held October 2022 through December 2022. You will be contacted if selected to interview. Interviews will be held in a virtual format for this application cycle. 

Interview Process

Applicants for the MD/PhD Program interview with both the MD program (coordinated by the Medical School Admissions Office) and the MD/PhD Program (coordinated by the MD/PhD Program). The MD/PhD Program interviews are scheduled October 2022 through December 2022.  Invited applicants will interview one day with the MD/PhD program and the next day with the Medical School.   

Acceptances

The UT-Houston MD/PhD Program accepts 5-7 students each year, and initial acceptance letters are typically mailed by March. Additional offers are made as space is available.