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The MD/PhD program at Emory University equips students with rigorous research training and comprehensive medical education to prepare them for academic careers. Participants enroll simultaneously in either Laney Graduate School (or Georgia Tech) and the School of Medicine throughout the seven-to-eight-year program duration. The standard curriculum is outlined below, though students pursuing unconventional PhD fields may follow alternative timelines. Emory's MD/PhD Program embraces diverse academic interests and backgrounds, encouraging applicants from various disciplines. Prospective students considering non-traditional PhD concentrations (beyond laboratory sciences, life sciences, biomedical engineering, or epidemiology) should consult the MD/PhD Program directly, as the standard application procedures might not be applicable.
After applications are received by the Medical School Admissions Office, those marked MD/PhD are then sent to the MD/PhD Program Office for review. All MD/PhD applications are reviewed in their entirety by a team of reviewers. Those deemed most suitable are subsequently selected for interview. Applicants selected for interview are notified by email. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Program for information regarding the status of their applications. Interviews for the MD/PhD Program are typically held on four two-day sessions during the medical school interview season. The 2023-24 MD/PhD interview dates are TBD.
Applicants selected to interview attend a two-day session which include both medical school and graduate school interviews. Interviewing applicants can expect to have 6-8 one-on-one interviews over the two-day period. The interview visit also includes multiple informal occasions to meet current students and training program faculty. Applicants are hosted by current students, and all meals are provided during the interview days. No financial assistance is available for travel to Atlanta.