Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Does my AMCAS application suffice when I've checked the box indicating an interest in MSTP?

A. No. We will need your secondary application and letters of reference.

Q. Do I need to take the GRE?

A. For BME applicants, we prefer to receive but do not require GRE scores. GRE scores are optional for those students not entering BME.

Q. If my MCAT score is weak, or my GPA doesn't seem to be competitive, will I still be considered for the program?

A. Yes, you will be considered. An application is weighed on many factors. These factors include MCAT scores, GPA, research experience, publications, and personal qualities that indicate your ability to get along with people and succed in a scientific setting. Each and every application is considered individually.

Q. How do I know whether all of my materials are complete?

A. You can check on the status of your application any time by logging in to your Case iApply account.

Q. What is the deadline for accepting my application to the MSTP?

A. The deadlines are November 1 for the AMCAS application and December 15 for the secondary application. You may request an extension beyond these deadlines by contacting the MSTP office.

Q. Is the MSTP open to international students?

A. Sorry, no. The Case MSTP is funded by a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), one of the National Institutes of Health. Because the grant is a type of National Research Service Award, trainees must be citizens or noncitizen nationals of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence (i.e., possess an alien registration receipt card I-151 or I-551).