Upstate Medical University, Syracuse University partner on MD/MBA program

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management are launching a joint MD/MBA program that allows students to earn two degrees in a coordinated five-year program.

Applicants for this new joint program at Upstate Medical University/Syracuse University apply through the American Medical Common Application System (AMCAS) portal for the MD/MBA program application, per a Syracuse University news release.

For the joint program, following acceptance to Upstate’s Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine, applicants will then be reviewed by the MBA program at Syracuse’s Whitman School.

Upon completion of the MD/MBA programs, graduates will have strong and immediate career opportunities, including residencies, Syracuse contends. Common placements include positions at top consulting firms, in medical-technology industries, and as hospital administrators or clinical doctors.

Tuition during the MBA portion of the program will be determined by Syracuse University. Tuition for the remaining four years will be at the SUNY rate for MD education.

“The program was created based on an increased student and industry demand for students with multidisciplinary programs who understand both the technical and the people skills needed for success,” Eugene Anderson, dean of SU’s Whitman School, said. “We see substantial opportunity to support our students and local partners by offering this advanced business degree to medical students. We believe we are helping to prepare the next generation of leadership in the health care space.”

Dr. Daryll Dykes, chief diversity officer at Upstate Medical University, was instrumental in creating the joint program, the release stated.

“As someone who holds multiple degrees, I can attest to the value additional learning can bring to a person and a career. This program, which includes two of my alma maters, holds great promise for those students looking to challenge themselves and prepare for whatever their future may hold,” Dykes said.

The MD/MBA has already accepted three students into the pilot program for the fall of 2022.