Program Goal |
To challenge students in the areas of research and scholarship, clinical mastery, leadership, and civic professionalism, so that they affect positive change through treating disease, promoting health, and understanding the social and behavioral context of illness. |
To foster a passion for scientific inquiry and develop skills for critical thinking, coupled with broad-based clinical expertise, to optimally position students for careers as physician-investigators. |
To develop physician-scientists to bridge the gap between basic science and clinical research by providing training leading to both the medical degree and doctoral degree. |
Ave. Annual Entering Class Size |
140 |
32 |
11 |
Program Duration |
4 years |
5 years |
8 years |
Additional Information |
Primary learning styles: 50% small group, 50% large lecture; thesis-like requirement | Primary learning styles: small group, problem-based, thesis requirement | MD earned through University Program; dissertation required for PhD |
Resulting Degree |
MD (opportunities exist to pursue additional degrees concurrently) | MD with Special Qualifications in Biomedical Research (opportunities exist to pursue additional degrees concurrently) | MD and PhD in a basic science discipline. |
Administration |
Lina Mehta, MD |
Kathy Franco, MD |
Clifford Harding, MD, PhD |