Timing & Interrelation of the Components of the MD/PhD Program

Sequence

Year

Medical School

Ongoing MD/PhD Activities

Graduate School

Summer

 

Clinical
Case Reviews

MD/PhD
Grand Rounds

Science Chalk Talks

Special Events

Research Rotations

MS1

  • Basic science core modules
  • Integrated systems modules
  • Clinical skills program

Research Rotations

Summer

 

Research Rotations

MS2

  • Integrated systems modules
  • Problem-based learning
  • Research Rotations
  • Select grad program and mentor*

Summer

 

Research Rotations

Graduate Years

Average of 4 years

  • Grad course work
  • Qualifying exam
  • Dissertation research
     

MS3

  • Clinical rotations
 

MS4

  • Clinical and Research electives

* Students are encouraged to identify program preference by February if possible.