Applying to the Hopkins MSTP

Applicants interested in the MD-PhD Program apply to The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). Students should apply through AMCAS as described here. AMCAS is administered by the American Association of Medical Colleges. For further information, see Student, Applicant and Advisor Information on the AAMC website or call them at (202) 828-0600.

MCAT information: The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is required for acceptance. Applicants wishing to be considered for admission to the MD-PhD Program class entering in Fall 2024 must take the MCAT no later than September in the year the application is submitted. The oldest MCAT considered will be four years prior to date of expected matriculation. For students entering in Fall 2024, the oldest acceptable MCAT is 2020.

Fall 2024 Schedule of Application Deadlines

Submission of AMCAS Application: October 15, 2023 Submission of JHU SOM Secondary Application: November 1, 2023

Virtual Interview Dates: September 27-28, 2023 October 11-12, 2023 October 18-19, 2023 November 8-9, 2023 November 29-30, 2023 December 13-14, 2023 January 10-11, 2024

April 30, 2024: National Reply Date. Accepted applicants must choose a single MD-PhD Program to attend

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The deadline for submitting an application to AMCAS for the class entering in Fall 2024 is October 15, 2023. Letters of recommendation should be submitted with the primary application and must be received at Johns Hopkins no later than November 1, 2023.

In addition to the three letters of recommendation required by the Johns Hopkins SOM, the MD-PhD Program requires an additional two letters. These letters should be from science faculty with whom the applicant has done research. The letters may be part of the committee packet if your institution provides one. MD-PhD applicants should send all letters of recommendation via the AMCAS letter service.

Any additional supplemental material (manuscripts, awards, etc.) pertaining to the MD-PhD application, not already included with the primary or secondary application, may be sent via e-mail to:

Admissions Process

All combined-degree applications are reviewed by a separate MD-PhD Review Committee. A separate Graduate School application is not necessary. The MD-PhD Committee determines whether or not an interview is indicated. This assessment is based on the applicant’s research experience, letters of recommendation, academic performance, and evidence of a commitment to medicine. The Committee considers standardized test scores only in the context of the applicant’s other credentials. If an interview is granted, the applicant is notified by the MD-PhD Office and the interview date, schedule, and overnight accommodations are arranged.

Interview visits generally last for two days. Applicants are interviewed by members of the MD-PhD Committee and other faculty members who share their research interests. Applicants have many opportunities to meet with current students and tour the campus during their visit. To see a map of the campus, click here. For directions to the campus, click here.

All eligible applicants who are admitted to the MD-PhD Program are considered for funding under the NIH Medical Scientist Training Program Award. Approximately 10-12 MD-PhD students matriculate each year and receive the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) award. This program, supported by the National Institutes of Health, provides full tuition, stipend, and insurance for students. Due to federal restrictions, only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for MSTP funding.