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Doctor of Medicine

8 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Connecticut

Program Overview

The School of Dental Medicine sponsors a program leading to joint D.M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. It is designed for a small number of outstanding students who are interested in research and have the motivation and the ability to pursue a rigorous training program in this area. The program is designed to train individuals who are interested in pursuing research related to Oral and Craniofacial Sciences and Health and interested in careers in academic dentistry and beyond.The program provides a comprehensive D.M.D. and Ph.D. education and training that draws upon the strong curriculum of the School of Dental Medicine and excellent and diverse research faculty in Biomedical Science in the Graduate School. Completion of the D.M.D./Ph.D. program positions the individual for subsequent training in postdoctoral research programs or combined postdoctoral research/clinical certificate training. This training provides a natural transition for the D.M.D./Ph.D. graduate to move into more advanced clinical and research training.

Program Key Stats

$36088 (Annual cost)



49 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Online application; Two years of work experience; average work experience is 8 years; 2 letters of recommendation; Resume, Primary essay, Statement of Purpose

Career Options

  • Oral Surgeon
  • Periodontist
  • General dentist
  • Cosmetic Dentists
  • Orthodontist

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