Funding interviews are conducted at this time and funding decisions are made shortly after the review process. This candidate review process also provides the most competitive applicants with the opportunity to meet faculty members of their choosing to discuss research opportunities at Baylor. Non-M.S.T.P. applicants who receive acceptance to Baylor and matriculate as medical students may choose to apply to the M.S.T. Program during the first year in medical school. The complete medical school application, including letters of recommendation and transcripts, must be forwarded to the M.S.T.P. office from the registrar, and a supplemental application must be completed. M.S.T.P. applicants are strongly advised to take the April MCAT and submit medical school applications early in the admissions process, preferably during the summer months.
Early applicants have an advantage in being considered for admission.
After admission to medical school is granted, the M.S.T.P. Operating Committee recommends candidates to be considered for admission by the Graduate School. Students' credentials must be approved by the Graduate School Admissions Committee before an M.S.T.P. offer can be made. D. students pursue a combined degree without M.S.T.P. funding. These students receive full tuition scholarships and stipends from the Graduate School during the Ph.D. training portion of the program. These students are also fully eligible for financial aid to support M.D. training.