Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy (Combined Program)
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Faculty Affiliation
Medicine
Degree Programs Offered
Medicine – Combined MD/PhD
The MD/PhD program is offered jointly by the Faculty of Medicine and the School of Graduate Studies. Selected and highly qualified students have the opportunity to combine their medical school experience with intensive scientific training in a chosen field. Students in this program are eligible for financial support.
Students carry out research under the supervision of a faculty member at the University and should consult the appropriate department or institute regarding specific research programs.
Contact and Address
Web: www.utoronto.ca/mdphd
E-mail: mdphd.program@utoronto.ca
Telephone: (416) 978-8885
Fax: (416) 971-2132
MD/PhD Program
University of Toronto
Medical Sciences Building
Room 7205
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A8
Canada
Degree Programs
Medicine
Combined Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy
Minimum Admission Requirements
- Applicants must be accepted by the Faculty of Medicine and meet the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and the department in which they intend to carry out their graduate studies.
- Master's students or first-year medical students are eligible to apply.
Program Requirements
- Applicants may pursue the dual degrees via an integrated or a sequential route.
- Integrated. Students with a four-year bachelor’s degree enter the MD/PhD program and, within a period not exceeding six years, complete the requirements of the first two years of the MD program and all requirements of the PhD program. During this time a predetermined program of integration is pursued which provides time allocation for both medical school and graduate study. On completion of the PhD degree, students return full time to the medical program.
- Sequential. Students with a four-year bachelor’s degree enter the medical program on a full-time basis. After 18 months of medical school, they proceed to full-time graduate work until completion of the PhD degree. Students then return to medical school to complete the last 2.5 years.