As staunch advocates of multidisciplinary teamwork, clinical and translational focus, and scientific innovation, we support our trainees in personalized paths. Our MD-PhD Program offers tailored advising in career, academics, and wellness, emphasizing student growth through collaboration in individualized development plans.

In navigating our dual-degree curriculum, students combine four years of medical school with graduate courses, earning a PhD degree between their pre-clinical and clinical training. Each PhD degree is earned in one of our Multidisciplinary Training Areas:

• Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Medicine
• Cancer Biology
• Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cells
• Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics
• Genetics & Genomic Sciences
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Neuroscience

During our admissions process, we seek to identify dynamic individuals from a variety of backgrounds. We look for a demonstrated love and aptitude for biomedical research, a drive for patient-centered work, and physician-scientist career aspirations. We value intellectual curiosity, love of science, patient advocacy, collaboration, community, and empathy.

On a national and global scale, our alumni are leading efforts to transform patient care through careers in academic medicine, government, and industry.

The MD-PhD Program is a place where we are committed to each other’s success and thriving.

We can’t wait for you to learn more!

Talia H. Swartz, MD, PhD
MSTP MD-PhD Program Director
Senior Associate Dean for MD-PhD Education