Stanford University
MD, PhD & Post-Doctorate Programs
Advanced Professional Degree Candidates
On this site, you will find information about McKinsey and our recruiting process for Advanced Professional Degree (APD) candidates. We consider APD candidates those who are PhDs, Postdocs, JDs and non-MBA Master’s students finishing programs in 2027 (with at least 4 years in between the completion of your undergrad degree and graduate degree) and medical students, interns, residents or fellows finishing programs in 2027.
Roles
If you are pursuing a master's degree and you earned an undergraduate degree fewer than four years ago, you will be considered for our business analyst role.
If you hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least four years of work experience or completed or expect to complete your master’s program four years from the time you received your bachelor’s degree, you will be considered for our associate role.
Deadlines
Our full-time associate role deadline will be in the fall. APD candidates applying to full-time roles have an anticipated graduation year of 2027.