Program Overview
The DMD/PhD program at UAB integrates dental and academic training, providing students with the knowledge and skills for careers in academia and dentistry. The eight-year program includes two years of coursework and research in the Graduate School, followed by the traditional four-year DMD curriculum. Students receive both their DMD and PhD degrees upon completion.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The DMD/PhD program is an innovative, integrated-clinician scientist training program that prepares students for careers in academia and dentistry. The program takes approximately eight years to complete.
Objectives:
The program aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in both academic and clinical settings.
Program Description:
The program requires students to complete at least two years of coursework in the UAB Graduate School. This includes passing qualifying examinations and completing a dissertation proposal defense, all while maintaining a 3.0 GPA. Once admitted to PhD candidacy, students transition to the DMD curriculum. They enter the program as first-year dental students and continue their second to fourth years on the traditional path with their classmates. Upon completion, students receive both their DMD and PhD degrees simultaneously.
Other:
The program is delivered primarily on-campus, with most content delivered through in-person meetings.
