Special Programs
Guaranteed Admissions Program
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Guaranteed Admit Program (GA) is for outstanding high school seniors who have been admitted to the University of Pittsburgh as undergraduates and are interested in attending the University’s medical school after completing their undergraduate degrees. See more about the GA Program>
Transfer Applicants
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine offers limited opportunities for admissions with advanced standing. Advanced-standing or transfer applications will be considered only for entry into the third-year class. Applications are reviewed individually, with a preference given to candidates who have a compelling need to transfer to the University of Pittsburgh.
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Linkage Program
The Linkage Program is a post-baccalaureate program between the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the following institutions:
- Bryn Mawr College
- Goucher College
- University of Pennsylvania
- Scripps College
- Mills College
- University of Virginia
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The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
provides medical students who wish to pursue a career in biomedical research the opportunity to undertake doctoral work at either the University of Pittsburgh or Carnegie Mellon University in one of the participating programs in basic science, engineering, or public health and complete both degrees in an average of seven to eight years.
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Clinical Scientist Training Program
The Clinical Scientist Training Program (CSTP) is designed for medical students with career aspirations in academic medicine and clinical investigations. This five-year program leading to an MD degree along with either a certificate in clinical research or a master of science in clinical research (depending on how many additional credits the students choose to pursue) provides the opportunity to learn clinical research skills during medical school and conduct substantive clinical and translation research.
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Physician Scientist Training Program
The Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP) is a five-year program for exceptionally talented students who, in addition to the regular curriculum, undertake two summers and a dedicated year of laboratory-based research training as well as enrichment courses to prepare for careers in academic medicine.
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