Application to the MSTP Program through the Alternate Pathway

Einstein medical and graduate students in their first or second years may apply for admission to the MSTP program via the Alternate Pathway. Alternate Pathway applicants must identify a Ph.D. thesis mentor who will sponsor their application. The applicant must commit to performing their Ph.D. thesis research in the sponsor’s lab and the mentor must commit to supporting the student’s stipend and fringe benefits during the entire time they are in the Ph.D. phase of the MSTP program. Students accepted via the Alternate Pathway will receive a stipend (currently $26,000 per year), health insurance and tuition remission during their remaining time in the program. They do not receive any reimbursement for tuition already paid. Each year between three and eight students apply to the Alternate Pathway and one to three are accepted.

Students interested in the Alternate Pathway should be sure to contact , MSTP Director. Applicants must write a 1-2 page proposal for a thesis project. This is to provide a point of discussion during the interviews. Applications and letters of recommendation from research mentors are due in early February. One letter should be from your Einstein sponsor. Contact Maria Alamo or Debra Donato in the MSTP Office (Belfer 201) for Alternate Pathway application forms and deadlines. Applicants will be interviewed by two members of the MSTP Steering Committee. Final decisions will be made in May.

Frequently Asked Questions:

I am a student in the Einstein Graduate Division and have taken the GREs. Do I need to take the MCATs?

Yes, you must take the MCATs and you must meet all of the medical school AMCAS application deadlines.

I am an Einstein Graduate Division Student. Do I need to complete the Medical School Secondary application and the MSTP Supplemental Application?

Yes, after completing the AMCAS application you must also submit both the Medical School Secondary application and the MSTP Supplemental Application.