PH.D. PROGRAM FOR M.D.S

The Department of Physiology & Biophysics Ph.D. program for M.D.s is specifically designed for physicians interested in a career as an M.D./scientist. The full-time plan of study consists of a minimum of 22 semester hours of coursework and 18 semester hours of thesis research. The program can be linked to research-oriented residency programs such as the Clinical Investigator Pathway, approved by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and similar programs in pediatrics and surgery. Most students receive full tuition waiver, a stipend, and health benefits during the full duration of their studies.