Admissions
Admissions Criteria
- Candidates must have completed one of the following degrees: MD, DDS, DMD, DO, ND, OD, PharmD, PhD, DNS in nursing, PhD with clinical responsibilities, or other professional degree as deemed appropriate by the selection committee.
- Candidates must have a clinical appointment within UPMC (faculty, fellow, or resident) and/or an academic appointment within a University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences school, since successful participation in and completion of our courses depend on having clinical and classroom environments in which to teach, concurrent with the program.
- Candidates must have a high level of interest in and potential for the pursuit of innovative medical education as a major focus of their career plan.
- Candidates must be based in departments that ensure adequate protected time to participate in courses and complete a research project during their pursuit of the degree.
- A minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores (when applicable)
- GRE and MCAT scores not accepted
Timeline
The Master of Science in Medical Education Program has two application cycles per year. The application period for the Spring Term occurs from September 1 through October 31. The application period for the Summer Term occurs from December 15 through February 28. In order to guarantee that you are considered for admission, we must receive your application and all component parts by the last day of the admission cycle. Students will be notified via email of admission decisions 1-2 months following the close of the application cycle.
Financial Assistance
The Institute for Clinical Research Education does not provide financial aid. Unless students have other funding sources, they are responsible for covering the tuition costs, taxes, and fees associated with their course enrollment.
