Program Overview
The MD/PhD program at Max Rady College of Medicine combines medical and research training, preparing individuals for careers as academic clinician scientists. Students complete both MD and PhD degrees concurrently, with a focus on translational research that bridges clinical practice and scientific discovery. Graduates are equipped with advanced clinical and research skills, enabling them to pursue careers in academia, research, or clinical medicine with a deep understanding of medical research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Program Overview:
The MD/PhD program prepares academic clinician scientists with advanced clinical and research skills who seek a career combining research and clinical medicine. It is available only to Canadian citizens or permanent residents accepted into or enrolled in the Undergraduate Medical Education program in the Max Rady College of Medicine.
Objectives:
The combined MD/PhD program enhances scholarship and professional development for clinician scientists, integrating clinical and research experiences to facilitate translational research.
Program Description:
Individuals in the MD/PhD program complete the requirements for two independent degrees concurrently. The MD component develops skills for practicing medicine, while the PhD component fosters research expertise.
Outline:
Program Structure:
- Traditional Pathway: Medical students pursue a PhD in a health-related field during a sabbatical from the MD program after year 2 and before year 3.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the MD/PhD program are prepared for careers as:
- Academic clinician scientists
- Research scientists
- Clinicians with advanced research skills
- Physicians with a deep understanding of medical research and its applications
Opportunities and Outcomes:
The MD/PhD program provides opportunities for:
- Conducting groundbreaking research
- Translating research into practical applications
- Deepening the pool of highly skilled clinician scientists
