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Medical Scientist, PhD

8 Years On Campus Phd Program

Loma Linda University

Program Overview

The Medical Scientist Program (MSP) at Loma Linda University is designed to attract those students who are energized by doing biomedical research and wish to contribute substantially to this enterprise. The expectation is that graduates of this program will pursue a career in academic medicine and medical research. The program integrates graduate and medical education in a Christian environment and is designed to allow completion of both the PhD and MD degrees.

Program Key Stats

$24148
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53 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

The MSP Admissions Committee is looking for applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to medical research as well as a service orientation. Life experiences, academic achievement and research experience are assessed through the application, letters of recommendation, and interviews. Students must submit separate applications to the School of Medicine for both the PhD and the MD. Application to the medical program is done through AMCAS (American Medical College Admissions Service). Both programs must accept applicants before they are admitted to the Medical Scientist Program.

Career Options

  • Graduates of MD/PhD programs pursue careers as physician-scientists who are involved in biomedical research as well as clinical practices
  • They often become faculty members at medical schools
  • universities and research institutes such as the NIH

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