Overview
This program began in 1992. Three medical students who participated in the Medical Student Research Program was interested in starting an MD/PhD Program. Those students were the first alumni from the program, graduating in 2000.
The medical campus at the University of Utah provides an ideal setting for students of the MD/PhD Training Program with:
- Academic support from the university's renowned faculty at the School of Medicine and other participating departments
- Multi-faceted research institutes supported by the highest technology available
- A beautiful surrounding community offering both an urban setting and spectacular outdoor recreational opportunities
This program has strong institutional support. The Sr. Vice President of the Health Sciences Center, Dr. A. Lorris Betz received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin. He was undecided about Medical School/Graduate School until late in his Jr. year. Dr. Betz was unaware of combined programs until he spent a summer doing research. In 1969 he made a decision and entered the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Wisconsin. He was in the first MSTP Graduating class from Wisconsin and was awarded MD and PhD (biochemistry and physiology) degrees in 1975.
The Program grants both the MD and PhD degrees to students meeting the requirements of the medical school, the graduate program, and the MD/PhD curriculum. The program generally will take seven to eight years to complete. The MD/PhD Training Program is an ideal choice for students desiring to pursue a career in research/academic medicine. The program is designed for students who are:
- Committed to working in both aspects of medicine - clinical research
- Pursuing a rigorous, scientific education
- U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents
Our website is designed to introduce you to students and faculty involved in the MD/PhD program give you an idea of life in Utah, provide details concerning program benefits, curriculum, and facilities, outline the application process; and inform you about the participating doctoral programs.
The MD/PhD program is part of the University of Utah's Health Sciences Center. U of U hospitals and clinics were named among "America's Best Hospitals" for the eleventh year by U.S News and World Report.