D. joint-degree program, which enables exceptional students to acquire doctoral training in the sciences while becoming physicians. These multi-talented students are best positioned to make the scientific and clinical discoveries that will change the ways medicine is practiced. The joint-degree program is designed for students preparing themselves for careers in academic medicine. It combines a thorough medical education with rigorous graduate training in a basic science, leading to both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees.
Most students require eight years to complete both degrees.
The future of the United States lies in superior education. This is an opportunity to support a place that attracts really bright people who then multiply their impact by educating more bright people. The benefits accumulate over time. In today's Internet world, which expects very quick paybacks, this focus on the distant future is rare, but we find it gratifying to be able to support something with a longer-term perspective. The Frank family has a long-standing connection to the University.