Do you offer financial support for the PhD program?
All accepted students receive full tuition remission, annual stipend, and benefits (see Stipend & Tuition)
How long does the program take?
The Ph.D. program in the Biomedical Sciences is designed to take five years to complete.
I am interested in going to graduate school part-time. Do you offer a part-time program?
The Graduate Division does not accept students on a part-time basis.
The Graduate Division does not offer a Master's degree program.
I would like to transfer into your PhD program. What are the steps that I need to take?
Students wishing to transfer from another PhD program must follow the same application procedure and abide by the same deadlines.
BioMedCAS is a centralized application service through which
prospective PhD students can apply to biomedical graduate programs in the United States. This pilot
project is run in coordination with participating institutions, BioGAP, and Liaison.
The goal of
the project is to (1) determine if BioMedCAS can streamline the application process for applicants,
recommenders, and the graduate programs, (2) help grow and build our understanding of PhD biomedical
science applicants as they enter the biomedical workforce, and (3) guide and support applicants as they
begin their career in the biomedical sciences
Can I call the Graduate Office to receive the admissions decision?
Admissions decisions will be mailed after interviews; admissions decisions will not be available by telephone.
Can I call to check to see if my supporting materials have arrived?
After you submit your application you will be able to track the status of your application by logging into BioMedCAS. This feature will allow you to see when your supporting materials (i.e., Letters of Recommendation, Transcripts, and Official Test Scores) have been processed. Be sure to save your log in ID and password.
Can I get a refund on my application?
Application fees are non-refundable.
Can I re-apply for the PhD program?
Yes, applicants who submitted an application to the Ph.D. Program and were not offered admission may re-apply. You will need to fill out a new application in BioMedCAS. Transcripts, and TOEFL scores from your previous application may be used, if still valid. You will need to contact the Graduate Office (phd@einsteinmed.org) to ensure these items are included in your new application. Additional recommendations and grades from any recent coursework will also need to be submitted.
Do I apply to a specific department?
All potential graduate students apply directly to the Graduate Division, and not to individual departments.
There are no "cut-offs" for grade point average (GPA). The Graduate Admissions Committee reviews each applicant's total application including recommendations, essays and transcripts.
We are happy to offer a fee waiver to applicants who have
participated in any program for underrepresented minorities in science such as:
>MARC program
> MBRS program
> McNair program
> Meyerhoff program
> PREP Program
> Gates Millennium Scholar
> C-STEP
> LSAMP
> Leadership Alliance
> NIH BUILD Initiative
Or
Have attended any regional or national meeting for underrepresented minorities, such as: ABRCMS, SACNAS
Please let us know if you meet any of these criteria, and we will send you further instructions about
how to submit the online application with the fee waiver.
Need-based Fee
Waivers
A limited number of need-based fee waivers are available. Applicant must meet all eligibility
requirements listed below:
> U.S. citizens or Permanent Resident
> Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university
> Receive need-based financial aid
> Submit a letter from your Financial Aid officer confirming all of the above and that payment of the
application fee would be a financial hardship.
Do not submit income tax returns, FAFSA or other financial documents.
If you meet all of the eligibility criteria, please let us know and we will send you further
instructions about how to submit the online application with the fee waiver.
How are applications reviewed?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.
How do I submit Letters of Recommendation?
Three letters of recommendation from individuals with direct
knowledge of your qualifications for graduate study are required.
All recommendation letters must
be submitted electronically through BioMedCAS.
Paper letters of recommendation will not be
accepted.
How do I submit my transcript(s)?
A transcript or academic record is required from each college or
university attended and listed in the Education Section of your application. You should upload a scanned
copy of your transcript or academic record to your application for each institution listed in the
Education Section of your application prior to submitting it (please check that uploaded transcripts are
legible). Unofficial copies of your transcript or academic record are acceptable.
You do not
need to mail in a copy of a transcript or academic record which you have already uploaded to your
on-line application.
Applicants who have attended international institutions, whose transcripts
are in a language other than English, should upload the original transcript and the certified English
translation to your on-line application.
Please follow the link on the application form for Curriculum Vitae.
What happens after I submit my application and all supporting materials?
If your application is judged to be competitive, you will be invited for interviews and to visit the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
What term do you admit students for?
There is only one date of entrance to the PhD program usually at the beginning of August of each year.
When is the application deadline?
The Ph.D. application deadline is December 11.
When will the PhD Application be available?
Applications for admission will be available online by September 1.
How will I hear if I am invited for an interview?
You can log-in to your application to see if you have received an invitation for interview. Applicants are interviewed January-March.
I have had my interview. How long until I hear regarding a decision?
If you have an interview, you will be notified about the status of your application within 3-4 weeks.
What exactly is the interview like for the PhD program?
The interview consists of informal meetings with current students and faculty, social events, and formal interviews with faculty members.
Who covers the expenses for the PhD interview?
Interview expenses (transportation within the U.S. and hotel room) are covered by the Graduate Division.
Do you accept international students in the PhD program?
For the 2022 application cycle, we will be accepting international students for the PhD program.
Do I need to submit TOEFL scores?
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency and are required to provide an official TOEFL score report.
Yes, we will accept IELTS scores in place of the TOEFL exam.
Can I be exempt from the TOEFL or IELTS exam?
You qualify for an exemption, if you meet any of the following criteria: You are a native speaker of English, you completed your bachelor's degree (or equivalent) at an institution where the language of instruction is only in English, or you completed a master's degree (or equivalent) at an institution where the language of instruction is only in English.