Combined MD Degrees

Many of our students choose to pursue joint degrees, combining a medical or scientific education with other fields of study.

Knowledge of multiple disciplines qualifies our students to fill unique and often influential roles upon graduation. The Tufts School of Medicine and the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences offer a wide range of curricula and programs that meed the demand for today's radically changed health care and research environment.

An Overview of Our Programs

MD: Tufts' MD curriculum combines the fundamental study of science with intensive clinical training.

Dual MD Degrees: We offer a unique cadre of combined-degree programs, including:

• MD/PhD (MSTP)
• MD/MPH
• DVM/MPH
• MD/MBA in Health Management
• MD/MA with the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

Biomedical Sciences Degrees

The Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences offers interdisciplinary programs that allow students to change their program affiliation, laboratory rotations that give students experience in several laboratories, and emphasis on communication skills through writing courses, journal clubs, and regular student presentations. Students can pursue a variety of programs, including studies in eight basic biomedical research areas. Degrees: Ph.D.; M.S. or Ph.D. in Clinical Research; Integrated Studies Program (ISP)

Sackler students can also enroll in the Clinical Research Program, built on the foundation of a well-established fellowship program in the Clinical Care Division of the New England Medical Center. It is open primarily to experienced physicians, remains administratively rooted in the New England Medical Center, and offers a master's degree program as well as a doctoral track.

MSTP Program
The Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, in conjunction with the Tufts Medical School, offers the opportunity for qualified individuals to pursue a combined M.D./Ph.D. degree through a Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) funded by the National Institutes of Health.

The program is designed for students who want to pursue careers that include both research and clinical practice. Students receive rigorous scientific training in addition to full academic and clinical training in the practice of medicine. A complete description of this program can be found on the MSTP web site.