Ph.D. Program
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.
I would like to get a Master's degree in the Biomedical Sciences. Do you have a Master's degree program?
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.
Ph.D. Application
What is BioMedCAS?
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.
Do you have a GPA cut-off?
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.
Do you offer fee waivers?
We are happy to offer fee waivers to applicants who have participated in programs that support students from disadvantaged backgrounds or who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion 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 regional or national meetings focused on increasing diversity and inclusion in science, 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.
Do you offer information sessions?
Yes, we offer information sessions about our PhD program during the fall term (September-December). Please visit this website to sign up for an upcoming information session.
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.
How do I upload my C.V.?
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 1.
When will the PhD Application be available?
Applications for admission will be available online by September 1.
Ph.D. Interview
Can accepted students visit the campus?
We host PhD campus visit for accepted students in late March. Expenses (transportation within the U.S. and hotel room) are covered by the Graduate Division.
How will I hear if I am invited for an
interview?
You will be notified by email if you have been invited for an 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?
PhD interviews will be held virtually. Applicants will meet with faculty and current graduate students.
International Students
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. Our TOEFL code is #B765. Please visit this website for further instructions on how to submit official TOEFL scores.
Do you accept IELTS scores?
Yes, please follow the instructions on this website to submit official IELTS scores.
Official test scores should be sent from ETS or IELTS to BioMedCAS. Do not send your official scores to Einstein.
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.
