Approximately 700 interested candidates apply to Duke’s MSTP each year. The admissions cycle begins in the early summer when the AMCAS application opens and concludes in late winter when MSTP receives seven committed students to train at Duke to become physician-scientists.
Below is an overview of the Duke MSTP admissions cycle:
| Month / Date Range | Milestone or Action Item |
|---|---|
| October | Complete the AMCAS application. Opens in May and closes on October 15, 11:59pm EST |
| November | Complete the DukeMed Secondary application. Opens in July and closes on November 15, 11:59pm EST |
| October - January | 60 virtual interviews are conducted on Thursdays and Fridays |
| February | Decision letters from DukeMed (MSTP and MD) are emailed |
| March | MSTP Symposium and MD Second-look weekend for accepted applicants |
| May | “Plan to Enroll” only at Duke University School of Medicine and withdraw offers from all other MD, PCLT, and/or MSTP programs. Closes on May 1, 2026* |
| June | "Commit to Enroll" only at Duke University School of Medicine. Closes on June 15, 2026* |
| July | New students move to Durham, North Carolina |
| August | DukeMed Orientation begins in early August** |
*Dates may change if AMCAS makes any updates to the traffic rules/guidelines
**Orientation dates change each year. Refer to the academic calendar for specific dates of required attendance