Program Overview
Preparing students for a career in academic medicine, our program is designed for outstanding students to earn both an MD and PhD degree. Ideal candidates for this program should demonstrate a strong interest in and exceptional motivation toward research.
Our MD/PhD candidates undergo a challenging and excellent research training experience tailored to the interests and career goals of each student.
Program Duration
Guided by a specialized and highly individualized training, the ultimate goal is for the student to achieve both degrees in seven to eight years, depending on the student’s goals, background, workload, and specific course schedule.
The students of the MD/PhD Program benefit from all the biomedical science departments of the graduate school located at Loyola University Medical Center. Our medical and graduate education programs are fully integrated. For details see information under the current student timeline.
Through our Integrated Program in Biomedical Sciences (IPBS), we offer a wide range of excellent research opportunities, teaching faculty, courses, and seminar programs which will afford the student a rich experience in the field of their choice.
September 2025
Stritch School of Medicine
2160 South First Avenue,
MAYWOOD,
Illinois,
60153, Midwest, United States
Applicants should have a strong scientific background and research experience, solid undergraduate record with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and an MCAT composite score of at least 30 to be considered competitive for the program.
English language requirements:
For the TOEFL, a score of at least 213 on the computer-based test or 550 on the written test is required. The minimum score for the new TOEFL IBT (internet-based test) is 79.
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.5 is required.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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