Driven by both the demands for improved treatment and the explosion of knowledge about the molecular and cellular basis of human disease, the need for scientifically trained physicians is increasing. The guiding principle of the Ph.D. program for clinicians at the College is that the future intellectual leadership of medicine can be best provided by individuals trained in both basic science research and clinical medicine. The Ph.D. Program provides a unique training environment for exceptionally qualified individuals who recently completed residency training and want to pursue careers in academic medicine and research. The program accepts approximately 12 Ph.D. students each year; and presently 55 students are enrolled.

The first two years of the program consist of the core basic science courses of the medical curriculum, a survey of the mechanisms of human disease, laboratory rotations, and a variety of meetings designed to facilitate contact with potential faculty mentors. This is followed by two to three years of research training for completion of the Ph.D. degree. Since the start of the Ph.D. program 20 years ago, there have been a total of 125 graduates, and, these clinician-scientists have had significant contributions on the academic achievements in this institution.

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