Skip to Content

nav = mdphd

Medical Scientist Training Program

The MSTP - UT Houston provides students pursuing careers as physician-scientists the unique opportunity to earn dual MD/PhD degrees in a six to eight year integrated Program offered by McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS

Our MSTP fosters a diverse and inclusive educational environment, and we are dedicated to recruitment of underserved populations. We have a holistic review process, so we encourage applicants to describe how they have overcome adversity in their essays.

Those needing accommodations due to a disability during the admissions process should email our program at [email protected] and every effort will be made to reduce barriers that prevent their full participation.

*** Students currently enrolled in McGovern Medical School are eligible to apply to the MSTP through the AMCAS system as described below.

Students applying to the MD/PhD Program must meet admission requirements for McGovern Medical School and have research experience. In addition to the MCAT, a CASPer test and submission of the AAMC PREview score are required for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle.

To apply only to the joint MD/PhD Program:

Applicants submit the (1) AMCAS application, (2) short secondary application (will be emailed to you once the AMCAS application is received), 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 in a virtual format and will be held September through January. You will be emailed if selected to interview. 

Interview Process

The MD/PhD Program interviews are scheduled September through January and are two-day interviews.  Invited applicants will interview one day with the MD/PhD program (coordinated by the MD/PhD Program) and the next day with McGovern Medical School (coordinated by McGovern Medical School Admissions Office).

Interview Dates: 09/12/24, 10/17/24, 11/21/24, 12/12/24, and 01/09/25

Acceptances

The UT-Houston MD/PhD Program accepts 7-8 students each year, and initial acceptance letters are typically emailed in late January/ early February. Additional offers are made as space is available.