MSTP Curriculum
Northwestern University Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) students earn an MD degree from Feinberg School of Medicine and a PhD degree of their choosing from The Graduate School in three stages over seven to eight years.
MSTP Course of Study
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MSTP Courses
Learn about our MSTP-specific courses that make this program's experience unique. Course topics include research proposal development and clinical cases.
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Thesis Advisers
MSTP students select thesis advisers and committee members from over 400 graduate faculty in 36 different academic departments across Northwestern's Chicago and Evanston campuses.
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PhD Programs
After selecting an adviser and lab, students must choose a PhD program. Learn more about how to choose a program and common tracks of study for MSTP students.