Welcome to the MD/PhD Program

At a time when so much in medicine is changing, one trend is certain: the scientific content of medicine will only increase. Driven by the demand for improved treatments and the explosion of knowledge about the molecular and cellular basis of human disease, the need for scientifically trained physicians is growing.

The central tenet of the MD/PhD Program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is that the future intellectual leadership of medicine can best be provided by individuals rigorously trained in both biomedical research and clinical medicine.

The School provides a unique training environment for exceptionally qualified individuals who want to pursue careers in academic medicine and research. The curriculum comprises the School’s outstanding clinical training, a rigorous basic science graduate program, MD/PhD activities and informal seminars.

MD/PhD students are encouraged to explore different research labs before deciding on their PhD concentration. They are privy to collaborate with faculty, many of whom are PhDs carrying out full-time research. Developing new treatments and cures for disease through biomedical research is a top priority for the institution, with more than $200 million in research funding supporting close to 1,300 research projects in progress at any given time.

The MD/PhD Program extends a warm welcome to you and encourages you to visit or call us at any time if you are seeking additional information about our Program.

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