Selection Factors

Applicants to the MD/PhD Program are selected on the basis of their research accomplishments and potential, academic achievement, faculty evaluations, and evidence of maturity, motivation, leadership, integrity and compassion. In order to be eligible for consideration, candidates generally must present a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in courses taken as a matriculated student at an undergraduate college. Applicants who have attended graduate school generally must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in courses taken in graduate school.

Brown University adheres to a policy of equal opportunity in medical education and therefore considers applicants without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, physical disability, or sexual orientation. Brown particularly invites applications from Rhode Island residents and from members of medically-underrepresented minority groups, including African-Americans, Mexican-Americans, American Indians and mainland Puerto Ricans.