Curriculum of the M.D./Ph.D. Program
Year 1
Summer Semester (optional)
(College of Graduate Studies)
- Laboratory Rotations (1 or 2)
Fall & Spring Semesters (College of Medicine)
- Cellular & Molecular Biology
- Human Structure & Development
- Behavioral Science/Neuroscience
- Integrative Pathophysiology I
- Physician, Patient, & Society I
- Basic Life Support
Year 2
Summer Semester (College of Graduate Studies)
Laboratory Rotations (1 or 2)
Fall & Spring Semesters (College of Medicine)
- Infection & Immunity
- Organ Systems
- Integrative Pathophysiology II
- Physician, Patient, & Society II
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
USMLE Step I
Years 3 through 5 (Full Time in College of Graduate Studies)
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Lab Rotations (total of 2 required)
- "On Being a Scientist"
- Methods in MCB
- Readings in MCB
- Receptors & Signal Transduction
- Seminars in MCB
- Electives
- Qualifying Exam
- Dissertation Research (30hrs)
Molecular Basis of Disease
Lab Rotations (total of 2 required)
- "On Being a Scientist"
- Methods in MCB
- Journal Paper Review in MBD
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Seminars in MBD
- Electives
- Qualifying Exam
- Dissertation Research (30hrs)
Molecular & Cellular Neurobiology
Lab Rotations (total of 4 required)
- "On Being a Scientist"
- Methods in MCB
- Journal Paper Review in Neurobiology
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Research in Neuroscience
- Principles of Neuroscience
- Electives
- Qualifying Exam
- Dissertation Research (30hrs)
Dissertation Defense
Year 6 (Full Time in College of Medicine)
- Summer, Fall, & Spring Semesters
- Internal Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Pediatrics
- Surgery
- Psychiatry
Year 7
Summer, Fall, & Spring Semesters
- Neurology
- Basic Science Elective (need 1 month)
- Electives
USMLE Step II (taken prior to November 30)
Graduation
