MSTP Student Life
16 Students matriculated
12 Different states
521 MCAT median
3.95 GPA median
Meet Current MD-PhD Students
My favorite part of M1 was
"The Education-Centered Medical Home (ECMH). ECMH provided a unique chance to apply what I was learning in lecture to the clinical world right from the very start of medical school – I rarely hear of such robust opportunities."
—Justin Geier, G2
My favorite part of M2 was
"More independence and connection in clinic. I felt much more independent in the Education-Centered Medical Home (ECMH), and being in clinic really helped me make connections in the material I was studying and helped me stay motivated during the long hours of studying.
—Jane Donnelly, G2
My favorite part of G1 was
"Getting lost in an idea. It’s great to feel ownership of a project and conceive questions to explore different aspects of it. I’ve benefited from an amazing lab environment where I’ve learned a lot from other students, postdocs, collaborators and, of course, my PI. It’s also been really nice to stay connected with our clinical training during the PhD phase through the ECMH and MSTP Grand Rounds programs."
—Alec Koss, G3
My favorite part of G2-G3 was
"Time and flexibility to pursue other learning opportunities. In addition to learning how to think critically about scientific questions and develop technical skills in my field, I have participated in offerings from the Center for Leadership, learned how to be a better writer and communicator, developed my ability to effectively visualize data and become a part of international communities in my research field."
—Neha Reddy, G4+
My favorite part of G4+ was
"Contributing to my scientific field. As a graduate student currently finishing up my time in the lab, I love the amount of independence and expertise I have developed within my field and studies. It's so exciting to be able to create, execute and interpret experiments independently that directly feed not only into my thesis studies specifically but the scientific field as whole."
—Samantha Schroth, M3
My favorite part of M3 was
"Exploring my interests and deciding on my specialty. I appreciated the thorough 'rewarming' process, which was helpful for relearning how to be a medical student again. For each rotation, we can submit preferences for site and subspecialty. I'm interested in pathology, and the attendings were very encouraging, and there were opportunities for field trips to the path lab."
—Jenny Liu, 2024 Graduate
My favorite part of M4 was
"The perspective that completing a PhD has given me on the wards. I'm always thinking about interesting research questions related to my patients. The final two years of medical school also give you a great opportunity to practice being a real physician-scientist."
—Cooper Hayes, 2024 Graduate
The Northwestern MD-PhD Student Experience
One-on-One Mentorship at Every Phase
The MSTP ensures students have regular opportunities to build relationships with leading physician-scientists at Northwestern. Additionally, MSTP faculty mentors support students at every major step in the program and provide essential guidance during the research phase of training.
Access to Cutting-Edge Facilities & Research Funding
Our students have access to some of the country's most advanced technology through Northwestern University's billion-dollar research enterprise. The MSTP also connects students with funding opportunities and grant application support for their own research.
Emphasis on Diversity & Inclusion
Northwestern University and Feinberg School of Medicine strive to make campus a welcoming environment where all students can embrace their identities. Students can find support and ways to contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts through the Feinberg Office of Diversity & Inclusion and the Northwestern Office of Institutional Diversity.
Wellness Prioritized
We encourage our students to prioritize their wellness and to speak out if they have concerns about their training. MSTP students work closely with our office, where they can bring any concerns and help implement student-driven changes to programming. We also offer a multitude of resources to help students manage stress, maintain a healthy lifestyle and find balance.
