MD/MSCI

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 MSCI degree, students earn an additional 34 credit hours, including 26 credits from MSCI core courses and 8 credits of electives. 
  • 6 credits during the first summer
  • 20 credits in year 4 (the “step-out” year)
  • 8 credits taken at the School of Medicine will count as electives toward both the MSCI and MD degrees 

The MSCI requires successful completion of a Clinical Informatics Practicum, which will also satisfy the Scholarly Project requirement of the MD FRCT course. 

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

• Please visit the Office of Medical Education website for the most up-to-date schedule of the MD program.
• Please visit the MSCI website and contact the Program Director, Dr. Michael Grasso, for the most up-to-date schedule of the MSCI 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 MSCI are charged per credit hour. 

Learn more about the MS in Clinical Informatics.

Michael Grasso, MD, PhD
MSCI Program Director
mgrasso@som.umaryland.edu 

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