Dual Degree Programs

MSM offers a number of dual degree programs to help tailor advanced education to the individual's needs and interests.  The following describes each of the dual degree programs we offer:

M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences

Research-oriented medical students may apply to study both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. Specialized training programs will be developed, on an individual basis, for exceptional medical students interested in pursuing a leadership career path in biomedical research, clinical research and/or academic medicine. Through an individualized curriculum plan, there is a mechanism for medical students to obtain specialized research training and to earn a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences in addition to their M.D. degree.

For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (404) 752-1650.

MD/MPH Dual Degree Program

To learn more about the M.D./M.P.H. dual degree program, contact our Admissions Office at (404) 752-1650.

M.D./MSCR and Ph.D./MSCR Dual Degree Program

Ph.D. Graduate Students and Medical Students Interested in Clinical and/or Translational Research – Dual Degree Program


The Research Education, Training and Career Development (RETCD) program of the NIH-funded Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute (ACTSI) announces new opportunities for clinical and translational research training for Ph.D. graduate students (MSCR/Ph.D. predoctoral track). Students enrolled at Emory, MSM and Georgia Tech (GT) are eligible. The goal of the program is to provide novel training for Ph.D. graduate students with outstanding potential for careers in clinical and/or translational research. This program includes tuition, book and stipend payments for one year while completing special MSCR training.

Application Requirements: Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Applications must be submitted electronically and are due Feb 1. To apply to this program, M.D. and Ph.D. students must complete an application to the MSCR program at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ, found here. Follow all necessary steps as indicated on the website for applying to the MSCR Program.