MD/MBA

The dual degree program is completed in 5 years.

• The MD curriculum is spread over 4 years of study (years 1-3 and year 5).
• To obtain the MBA degree, students must earn 54 credit hours.
  • 6 credits during the first summer
  • 36 credits in year 4 (the “step-out” year)
  • 12 credits earned at the School of Medicine will count towards the MBA requirements

Through a capstone project, the MBA requires that students identify and solve business problems that currently exist in organizations and in the process, to provide significant value to organizations and their stakeholders. Successful completion of the capstone will satisfy the Scholarly Project requirement of the MD FRCT course. 

Below is a sample schedule for the 5-year MD/MBA Program.

• Please visit the Office of Medical Education website for the most up-to-date schedule of the MD program.
• Please contact Dr. Matteson (DMatteson@som.umaryland.edu), Director of Dual Degree Programs, for the most up-to-date schedule of the MBA Program.

Prospective students can apply to this program through the School of Medicine application process.

Current students may also apply after they have matriculated as MD-only candidates. To initiate the admissions process, current medical students must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Office of Student Research by December 15 of their first year of medical school.

Submit the LOI via email–

To: Dr. Rick Matteson (DMatteson@som.umaryland.edu)
Cc: Fiama Romero (FRomero@som.umaryland.edu)

Tuition and fees for the MBA are charged per credit hour. 

Learn more about the Master of Business Administration.

Roselina Ferraro
MBA Program Director
RFerrar2@umd.edu

Rick Matteson, PhD
Dual Degree Program Director
DMatteson@som.umaryland.edu