D. students spend three years in graduate school. Then they complete the last two years of medical school. Applicants are required to meet entry requirements for both the College of Medicine and the College of Graduate Studies. Students accepted into the program may be awarded full or partial financial support. This program is offered to entering medical students who want to acquire a strong research background without the formal structure of a degree granting program.
Students work with dedicated faculty in the basic sciences and clinical research departments.
The program provides students with three 12-week periods for research over three years. Students are expected to write a publishable paper or prepare an honors thesis. Students apply during their first year of medical school. If applicants are able to meet academic and other eligibility requirements as a high school senior, a student may be accepted into this joint Binghamton University and SUNY Upstate Medical University entrance program. Contact your high school counselor for more information.