External Applicants
We welcome applications from enthusiastic applicants from outside of Yale. Applicants must secure a Yale primary mentor and proposed research project before applying and commit to on-campus coursework and research. The AHSR, CI, and CIDS tracks require 50% time during working hours for coursework and research and the Med-Ed track requires 35% time during working hours for coursework and research in addition to weekly evening class time.
In order to assist you in identifying the appropriate track and project that aligns with your professional goals, please reach out to mhs@yale.edu as early as possible in the application process. Please include the track(s) you are interested in, the subject of your research, and any contacts you have had with potential Yale mentors. You will then work with the track leader to identify an appropriate Yale mentor and develop the research project to prepare your application.
How to Apply
Step 1: Prepare all of your necessary documents and information
- The track to which you are applying
- Title of your proposed project
- Personal statement that describes your academic goals, career plans, and the role of the MHS in achieving those goals
- Research plan with the background, significance, and question you plan to address and a brief overview of the methods you will employ. Cite relevant literature. Two pages, not including references
- Name of Yale-associated primary mentor
- Names of the members of your mentorship committee. Three members are required including primary mentor.
- Letter from your primary mentor that describes your qualifications, mentorship plans, and a commitment to your professional development through the MHS program
- CV
- If your employer is sponsoring you, please include a letter from them detailing their support for your enrollment, the amount of protected time to attend coursework and confirmation of the amount of financial support for tuition. You can see an example here.
Step 2: Apply
Once you have all the required documents and information collected, the application will take between five and ten minutes to complete. You will need to upload all documents through the application portal.
Note that the online application form must be completed in one sitting; it cannot be saved.
Important dates & acceptance information
Application opens
- September 1, 2024
Application Deadline
- March 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm (ET)
Acceptance Notification
- MAY 2025. Applicants will receive an email with notification of their acceptance.
How are acceptance decisions made?
Each MHS track director chairs the Selection Committee for that track. Committee members thoroughly review all applications and meet to determine acceptances.
Tuition and funding sources to help cover costs
Tuition
| Allocation | Y1 | Y2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,100 | $51,100 |
| Housing and Food | $23,970 | $26,368 |
| Yale Hospitalization and Misc. Medical Expenses* | $3,268 | $3,268 |
| Total Budget | $80,736 | $80,736 |
Financial Aid
- Yale School of Medicine Application for Financial Aid for the current year.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Yale’s school code for the FAFSA is 001426.