Curriculum
Typically a student will need seven years to complete the requirements for both degrees, although the research phase for the PhD degree which usually takes 3 years, may require additional time.
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There are three recent changes in the requirements for MD/PhD students:
- All in-coming students will be required to do a laboratory rotation the summer prior to matriculation in Medical School
- All MSII students will take a Grant Writing Course in the Fall.
- All MD/PhD students will be enrolled in the course “MD/PhD Grand Rounds: Integrating Clinical Care and the Study of Disease”. Course meets bi-weekly on Wednesday evenings and variable credit is assigned depending on the stage in the program.
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Year in Program
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Coursework
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Year 1
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Molecular Foundations of Medicine, Developmental Anatomy, Brain and Behavior, Microscopic Anatomy, Physiology, NIH Seminar Series Course, and Practice of Medicine (I)
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Summer
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Research Rotation
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Year 2
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Pathology, Microbiology/Immunology, Pharmacology, Behavioral Science, Pathophysiology, NIH Seminar Series Course,Grant Writing, and Practice of Medicine (II).
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Summer
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National Boards Exam, Research Rotation
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Year 3
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Begin thesis research, complete graduate course requirements, and pass the PhD Qualifying Exam
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Year 4-5
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Thesis Research
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Year 5-6
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Defend Thesis/Thesis Research
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Year 6-7
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Clinical Core Rotations/ Clinical Electives*/ Graduation
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MD/PhD Advisory Program
The Co-Directors of the MD/PhD Program serve as advisors to the incoming MD/PhD students. Members of the MD/PhD Steering Committee are also available to guide students in the selection of a laboratory for either a summer rotation or for their thesis work. In addition, all members of the Graduate Faculty Organization are available to advise students in selection of a project for their PhD thesis research.
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