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Physician Scientists

An MD-PhD program is a dual degree program made for those who want to blend clinical medicine with research, and have a broad set of skills and passions that suit both disciplines.


Key takeaways

  • Approximately eight years of training.
  • Often awarded with significant financial support.
  • Over 100 competitive Physician Scientist programs across the US
  • MD-PhD Career Path

Is an MD/PhD right for you?

While medical school focuses on the learning and application of existing knowledge, graduate schools emphasize the discovery of new knowledge. MD-PhD programs are a unique combination of both, with specialized MD-PhD courses to prepare aspiring physician-scientists.

The medical school and graduate school curricula are both streamlined and integrated, thus reducing the total training time for each—MD usually takes 4 years while a PhD takes a total of 6—but maintaining the educational and experience quality of both medical and graduate schools.

Prepare to become an MD-PhD by

  • Getting involved with research early in your undergraduate years.
  • Obtaining extensive lab experience and participating in hypothesis-driven experiments.
  • Demonstrating a deep appreciation and interest in a career in research through inquisitive scientific exploration, and noted through faculty recommendations.
  • Participate in clinical activities to demonstrate clear understanding of the day-to-day of medicine.
  • Obtaining a strong GPA and MCAT score due to the competitive nature of these programs.

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