Admission Requirements

We are now accepting applications for Fall 2013. We will accept applications until our January 15, 2013 deadline.

Basic requirements for admission:

Only students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. degree full time will be accepted and could thus become eligible for candidacy for a degree in PEMM. It is the long-standing policy of the College to actively support equality of opportunity for all persons regardless of race or ethnic background, and no student will be denied admission or be otherwise discriminated against because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national or ethnic origin.

Admission to the Program in Experimental & Molecular Medicine is granted by the Graduate School of Dartmouth College upon recommendation of the PEMM Admissions Committee.

After review of completed application materials by the Admissions Committee, selected applicants will be invited for a required on site interview. If you are applying to our program, please hold March 1-2, 2013 open in your schedules for a possible invitation to our annual recruitment weekend at Dartmouth. Offers will be made within two weeks and those offered admission should notify the program of their decision by April 15.

Additional information can be found on our frequently asked questions page.

Additional Information for International Applicants
International applications should note that we are unable to reimburse for international travel expenses. On rare occasions, we may be able to interview applicants at an international location if a department faculty member is traveling abroad at an appropriate time.

This year we will be conducting interviews in Paris, France on January 4, 2013. Any candidates residing in Europe who would like to be considered for an interview in Paris should have their application completed no later than Friday, December 28, 2012.

We will also be interviewing in Shanghai, China in February. Candidates residing in China who would like to be considered for an interview in Shanghai should have their application completed by Friday, January 11, 2013.

Minority Applicants
Education at Dartmouth thrives in a unique rural community of students and faculty who value differences and promote camaraderie and teamwork in order to learn from one another. PEMM strongly encourages applications from students of diverse backgrounds and cultures. The varied experience and interests they bring strengthens the program and enriches the educational environment for all. Minority applicants are encouraged to identify themselves to PEMM so that additional information can be forwarded.

Applicants with Disabilities
Dartmouth College encourages an environment of open communication in which students feel comfortable in declaring their needs for assistance related to any disability. Dartmouth College graduate students have available a variety of sources of support for virtually all types of health or educational concerns that need to be addressed. The Dartmouth College Academic Skills Center serves the entire College community. Although the primary goal is to assist students in becoming more efficient and effective learners, they are open to all who wish to improve their academic skills and ability to learn. They have extensive personal tutoring and organized study groups. The Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office works with students, faculty, staff, and the campus administration to ensure that the programs, services, and activities of Dartmouth College are accessible to and useable by, students with disabilities. This office works to promote a welcoming Dartmouth College that is increasingly inclusive of people with disabilities in all aspects of its environment and in the attitudes, behaviors and endeavors of Dartmouth's students, staff, faculty, and community. The following links are resources for students with disabilities:

Application
Competitive applicants to PEMM typically have:

Online Application Form
To apply using our Online Application Form, fill out the information requested and submit the form.

Mail All Required Materials To:
Program in Experimental & Molecular Medicine
Office of Graduate Studies
Dartmouth College
6062 Wentworth Hall
Hanover, NH 03755-3526