During Years 1 and 2, you will take the integrated medical school basic science curriculum and actively participate in a monthly research forum for all students in the MD/PhD program. During the summer periods before and after the first year of medical school, you will complete rotations in at least two research laboratories to facilitate the selection of a research mentor and specific graduate program.

After successful completion of Years 1 and 2 of medical school and posting a passing score on Step 1 of the USMLE, you will enter the Ph.D. research portion of your training in one of the following graduate programs: