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In addition, we provide information and resources to prospective and current Perelman medical students who are interested in our MD/Master's programs and elective year out & short-term research opportunities.</p> <h2>Combined Degree Programs</h2> <p><a class="button" href="md-phd.html">MD/PhD Program (MSTP)</a></p> <h3>MD/Master Programs:</h3> <p>Students should review the <strong><a href="md-masters.html">MD/Master's Overview</a> </strong>page for general information first, then visit the MD/Master's program page of interest for specific information:</p> <p><a class="button" href="md-mbe.html">MD/MBE</a> | <a class="button" href="md-mba.html">MD/MBA</a> | <a class="button" href="md-ml.html">MD/ML</a> | <a class="button" href="md-mph.html">MD/MPH</a> | <a class="button" href="md-mshp.html">MD/MSHP</a> | <a class="button" href="md-mstr.html">MD/MSTR</a></p> <h3>Elective Research - Advising & Resources</h3> <p>The Combined Degree Office provides advising and resources to assist Perelman medical students, who are interested in pursuing short term and/or year out elective research opportunities:</p> <p><a class="button" href="http://www.med.upenn.edu/mdresearchopps/">Research Opportunities for MD Students</a><strong> </strong></p> <h3>Events/Activities</h3> <p>The Combined Degree Office sponsors many events and activities for Perelman medical students throughout the year:</p> <p><a class="button" href="events-activities.html">Events and Activities</a></p> </div> <div class="special-feature-wrapper"> </div> </div> <section class="news-events"> <div class="grid"> <div class="unit half news-wrapper"> <div class="news"> <div class="news-inner "> <h2 class="news-events-heading">Latest News</h2> <ul class="rss-feed"> <li class="item"> <span class="title"><a href="https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2025/march/meniscus-injuries-may-soon-be-treated-by-customizable-hydrogel" target="_blank">Meniscus injuries may soon be treated by customizable hydrogel</a></span> <span class="date">Tuesday, March 25, 2025</span> <div class="content"><p>A new 3D-printed customizable hydrogel performed well in preclinical trials with several different types of meniscal tears.</p></div> </li><li class="item"> <span class="title"><a href="https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2025/march/dna-lnps-a-safer-longer-lasting-gene-therapy-breakthrough" target="_blank">DNA-LNPs: A Safer, Longer-Lasting Gene Therapy Breakthrough</a></span> <span class="date">Tuesday, March 25, 2025</span> <div class="content"><p>The first safe & effective DNA-loaded lipid nanoparticles (DNA-LNPs) picks up where mRNA left off.</p></div> </li><li class="item"> <span class="title"><a href="https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2025/march/early-anti-obesity-medications-boost-weight-loss" target="_blank">Early anti-obesity medications boost weight loss</a></span> <span class="date">Tuesday, March 18, 2025</span> <div class="content"><p>Struggling to lose weight with diet & exercise? New research shows adding anti-obesity meds after just 1 month of therapy doubles weight loss, offering hope for those who falter with lifestyle changes alone.</p></div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="unit half events-wrapper"> <div class="events"> <div class="events-inner"> <h2 class="news-events-heading">Combined Degree Events</h2> <ul class="lw-events lwcw" data-options="id=118&format=html &group=Combined Degree"></ul> <script id="lw_lwcw" src="https://events.med.upenn.edu/livewhale/theme/core/scripts/lwcw.js"></script> <p><a class="read-more" target="_blank" href="https://events.med.upenn.edu/educ_combdeg/#view/all">More Events</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </main> </div> </div> </div> <footer> <div class="global-info"> <div class="grid"> <div class="unit half"> <div class="contact"> <h2 class="footer-heading">Contact Us</h2> <h3 class="footer-site-name">Combined Degree and Physician Scholar Programs</h3> <p class="address"> Perelman School of Medicine, Univ. of Pennsylvania<br /> Jordan Medical Education Ctr, 6th Floor<br /> 3400 Civic Center Blvd, BLDG 421<br /> Philadelphia, PA 19104-5162 </p> <span class="phone"> <a href="tel:+1-215-898-8025"> 215-898-8025 </a> </span> <span class="email"> <a href="mailto:penncdps@pennmedicine.upenn.edu"> Email Us </a> </span> <span class="directions"> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/3400+Civic+Center+Blvd,+Philadelphia,+PA+19104/@39.947556,-75.1954461,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c6c65c71bfec1f:0x24fd700a4f8e511c?hl=en"> Directions </a> </span> </div></div> <div class="unit half"> <div class="interest-links"> <h2 class="footer-heading">Links of Interest</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.upenn.edu/">University of Pennsylvania</a></li><li><a href="http://www.med.upenn.edu/">Perelman School of Medicine</a></li><li><a href="https://www.med.upenn.edu/research/">Research at PennMed</a></li> </ul> </div></div> </div> </div> <div class="top_page"> <a class="scrollToTop" href="#" aria-label="Back to top"> <span class="btt-icon"></span> <span class="btt-text"></span> </a> </div> <div class="copyright"> <div class="grid"> <div class="unit whole"> <p> © The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Site best viewed in a <a href="https://www.isc.upenn.edu/how-to/current-supported-computing-products">supported browser</a>. | <a href="https://accessibility.web-resources.upenn.edu/get-help">Report Accessibility Issues and Get Help</a> | <a href="https://www.upenn.edu/about/privacy_policy">Privacy Policy</a> | Site Design: <a href ="https://www.med.upenn.edu/pmacswebteam/">PMACS Web Team.</a> | <a class="sitemap" href="sitemap.html">Sitemap</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </footer> </div> <script src="https://www.med.upenn.edu/cms_files/js/fitVids.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/_Incapsula_Resource?SWJIYLWA=719d34d31c8e3a6e6fffd425f7e032f3&ns=1&cb=517130831" async></script></body> </html>

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