Program Policies

MSTP students are enrolled in both the MD and PhD programs and are subject to the academic and professional standards of each. While the MSTP provides additional structure, support, and oversight, the governance of each degree program—the MD Promotions Committee and the Graduate School leadership—remains the final authority during the respective phases of training.

To help streamline expectations and clarify points of intersection, the MSTP has compiled relevant MD and PhD policies here. Where possible, we have noted areas of overlap and highlighted MSTP-specific considerations. These reconciled policies are intended to support students in navigating dual-degree training, but they do not supersede the policies set by either the MD or PhD programs.