The Master of Science in Medical Ethics (MSME) at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, offers rigorous methodological and conceptual training designed for postdoctoral scholars aspiring to academic careers as empirically oriented bioethicists. The curriculum includes 14 course units across empirical methods, mentored research, and specialized content in clinical, research, and policy ethics. Graduates are prepared to compete for faculty positions and conduct externally funded empirical research in bioethics.