MD and PhD Cell and Molecular Physiology

MD/PhD students seeking to complete the PhD portion of their combined degree must complete required courses and thesis research in three to four years. Thus, MD/PhD students are encouraged to learn about and interact with the Physiology graduate faculty as often as possible during their early medical school years. These interactions are voluntary and should not be allowed to interfere with the student s academic achievement in medical school. However, the student should be keenly aware that completion of the PhD degree in three years requires intensity, commitment and hard work.