MD/MS Program in Epidemiology

Current medical students Georgetown University who are interested in research training may be eligible to apply for our MD/M.S. Program. The MD/M.S. Program allows medical students to double-count 11 academic credits towards both their medical’s and EPID degrees. Upon entering their third year, they need to apply to take a leave of absence for one year. During this time, they can earn their Master’s degree in just two graduate semesters, and both degrees after five years. Consequently, EPID/medical graduates can be more competitive in their residency and later fellowship programs.

Degree Requirements

Medical students must apply at the beginning of the 3rd year of medical school and request a leave of absence for one year from medical school. College of Medicine students in good academic standing can enter the program after the 3rd year of medical school and following completion of their USMLE Step I.

YEARFALL SemesterSPRING Semester
1MD CurriculumMD Curriculum
2MD CurriculumMD Curriculum
3MD Curriculum
Clinical Rotations		MD Curriculum
Clinical Rotations
4MS EPID Curriculum* •EPID 5001: Epidemiology I (3 credits) •EPID 503: Biostatistics I (3 credits) •EPID 5010: Research Ethics Seminar (1 credit) •Elective (3 credits) •Elective (3 Credits) •Thesis [0 credits]MS EPID Curriculum* •EPID 5002: Epidemiology II (3 credits) •EPID 5005: Biostatistics II (3 credits) •EPID 5011: Research Ethics Seminar (1 credit) •Elective (3 credits) •Thesis [0 credits]
5MD Curriculum
Clinical Rotations
Interviewing for Residency		MD Curriculum
Clinical Rotations
Interviewing for Residency
Years 1, 2, and 3 of M.D. curriculum
•           MD coursework completed towards Unrestricted Elective requirement (11 credits accepted towards MS EPID)
 
Year 4 MS EPID curriculum *Year 4 will run from July 1st to June 30th.  In July and August, the students will be assigned advisors and start working on their thesis project.

Who Should Apply

  • Current candidates for the medical degree of good standing in Georgetown Medical School in the beginning of their third year.
  • Applicants must have the approval of their dean.

How to Apply

  • Review the EPID website for program information.
  • Consult with your dean and EPID’s Program Director at epidemiology@georgetown.edu.
  • Follow the instructions in How to Apply.
  • On the online application, select the “Epidemiology” program.

When to Apply

Submit the application by the spring semester of your third year. Application deadlines is April 1.

Further questions may be directed to epidemiology@georgetown.edu.