Applications for summer 2025 have closed. Please check back in November for applications for summer 2026.
Who Is Eligible To Apply?
- Applications are accepted from US citizens or permanent residents who are current college freshmen or sophomores and will be at least 18 years of age by the start of the program
- Gateways is open to all; members of groups underrepresented in medicine and science, including individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply
Admissions
Each year, we receive ~200 applications for 15 spots in the Gateways class. Applicants should have a strong academic background and demonstrate a commitment to exploring the dual MD-PhD degree. Previous research is encouraged, but not required. If you have conducted research, you should include a letter of recommendation from that experience(s).