These items will not be returned nor will they be transferred. If an applicant feels it is necessary to elaborate on any admission information, it may be submitted separately, bearing the applicant s name and Social Security number. D. Program at Washington University must also complete the MSTP application that is included in your packet. It is designed for highly qualified and motivated students who are interested in combining a career in research with the practice of medicine. The program provides students with the opportunity to earn both the M.D. and Ph.D. degrees, usually within seven or eight years of study.
Tuition is paid by the program, and in addition, a monthly stipend is provided for living expenses.
The MSTP at Washington University has been successful in attracting outstanding students to the program. Each year there are up to 25 positions for first-year students. While most individuals enter the program as first-year students, medical students in their first or second year at Washington University are encouraged to apply for admission. Graduates are accepted into the most selective residency programs, and almost all go into careers in academic medicine or to research institutions. Applications to the MSTP are processed and evaluated by both the MSTP Selection Committee and the Committee on Admissions .