Combined degree students may wish to pursue studies in multidisciplinary programs including nutritional sciences, toxicology, and biomedical engineering through the Graduate School. A student admitted to the combined programs must register in both the College of Medicine and the Graduate School. The student will participate in the teaching and research activities expected of a graduate student within the selected department. D. program should be able to complete the requirements for both degrees in seven years. When enrolled in the regular medical curriculum, the student will pay the tuition and fees of the College of Medicine.
Competitive scholarships are available for the medical school years.
While full time in the graduate program all M.D.-Ph. D. students will receive graduate stipends and tuition awards. D. Program Students who are interested in combining academic medicine with clinical practice or furthering a strong interest in research may choose to work concurrently toward an M.D. degree and a Ph.D. degree in the biomedical sciences. D. program should indicate such an interest in their application to medical school. Only students admitted to the College of Medicine are considered for this program.