DO/PhD Programs

Today's health care and scientific environment supports a compelling argument for combining a D.O. degree with a Ph.D. Although physicians can develop an investigative career without a Ph.D., a joint program is ideal for training highly motivated individuals as excellent clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease processes. It prepares physician-scientists with training in research methodologies to use in the study of these mechanisms. This dual perspective brings a unique approach to both clinical practice and the investigation of biomedical problems.

For more information, consult the following websites:

DO/PhD Programs and Other Dual Degrees

http://www.aacom.org/InfoFor/applicants/Pages/default.aspx

American Physician Scientists Association

http://www.physicianscientists.org/careers/training/do-phd