> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-2-1/md-phd-program/curriculum/milestones-and-maximum-time-to-degree.md).

# Milestones and Maximum Time to Degree

**MSTP milestones by phase:**

For Legacy Curriculum: [MSTP Milestones](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N5KdEzD7RjNeP06iGN6V3r1Hgb-wG7u0iYDtJourKV8/edit?usp=sharing)

For Ascend Curriculum: [MSTP Milestones for ASCEND](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ao31MM-DgrRBbMrS41VTdt0_X1SKj4jQc2Z4EhEodYU/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.chg1mu1tshkw) 

**Maximum Time to Degree:** The maximum time limit for completion of all requirements for the PhD and MD degrees is ten years after matriculation into the MD/PhD Program. Students who do not meet these deadlines will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including academic probation and expulsion.