Overview

The PhD thesis is usually defended during the fifth or sixth year, while the MD is awarded upon graduation from the program.

Features

The Case Western Reserve University Clinical and Translational Scientist Training Program, a branch of the Medical Scientist Training Program launched in 2007, is designed to prepare physician-scientists for careers in clinical and translational research.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Entering students matriculate in early July. During the first summer, the entering student takes the "Intro to MSTP" course and completes the first segment of the medical curriculum.

The medical curriculum for MSTP students is almost identical to that for traditional medical students at CWRU. The first year curriculum begins in early July. Classes are generally held between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

This time includes lectures, laboratories, clinical correlation presentations, and small discussion groups. Other times are used for clinical training and individualized study, including graduate school courses and research rotations.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine View 149 other PhDs in Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Interviews

Letters of Recommendation

Technical Standards: Candidates of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine are selected on the basis of their academic, personal, and extracurricular dimensions. In addition, candidates must have the intellectual, physical, and emotional capacities to meet the requirements of the School’s curriculum and of a successful medical career.

Tuition Fee

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International

14151 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 70758 USD for the full programme during 60 months.
National

14151 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 70758 USD for the full programme during 60 months.
In-State

14151 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 70758 USD for the full programme during 60 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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