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Research and Graduate Education
M.D./Ph.D. Application Information and Online Application
Application Methods [back to top]
It is recommended that you apply on-line. Select the application format below.
- Electronic Application
- Please note: The medical school does not enroll international students for the M.D./Ph.D. Scholars Program.
Evaluation letters should be mailed to:
Penny Phillips
Office of Research & Graduate Education
West Virginia University School of Medicine
P.O. Box 9024
Morgantown, WV 26506-9024
Requirements of All Applicants [back to top]
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Bachelor's degree or an equivalent academic degree and should demonstrate a strong background in the biological sciences, inorganic and organic chemistry, physics, and mathematics through calculus. Courses in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular genetics, physical chemistry and experience in research are recommended. Students with demonstrated abilities but lacking some recommended courses should correct these deficiencies in the summer preceding or after enrollment. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater is recommended.
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High GPA and MCAT's of at least 3.0 are recommended. (We will obtain your scores from the medical school).
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Completed graduate program application, which includes a written personal statement and a resume of relevant research experience.
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Three recommendation letters from professors who can evaluate your potential as a physician scientist.
The Application Review Process
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All M.D. applications are reviewed from November through January by the M.D./Ph.D Admissions Committee comprised of two resident M.D./Ph.D. Scholars, the two Associate Deans for Student Services, and the Director of the M.D./Ph.D. Scholars Program.
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M.D. applicants are interviewed on the same day for medical school & the combined M.D./Ph.D. program.
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Travel costs and hotel accommodations for the visit/interview are paid by the WVU HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education.
- For maximum admissions consideration, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.
Contact Information [back to top]
Please contact one of the following individuals for additional information:
- Fred L. Minnear, Ph.D.
Director, M.D./Ph.D. Scholars Program
PO Box 9024
Morgantown, WV 26506
304-293-6229
fminnear@hsc.wvu.edu
- Penny Phillips
Staff Assistant, M.D./Ph.D. Scholars Program
PO Box 9024
Morgantown, WV 26506
304-293-6231
pphillips@hsc.wvu.edu
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