Unlock clinical and research opportunities with the DO-PhD dual degree

Program benefits

• The PhD-trained physician will have the following in-depth knowledge and competencies: biomedical scientific knowledge; communication skills; professionalism, collegiality and career development; and research and analytic skills.
• The PhD-trained physician will have expanded professional opportunities, particularly in academic medicine, research focused companies and federal, state and local government agencies.
• The PhD-trained physician will have the ability to engage effectively with scientists involved in basic, translational and clinical research.
• The PhD-trained physician will be prepared to transition from a clinical focus to a role as cutting edge scientist that can quickly and adeptly apply research findings to the clinical setting.
• The PhD-trained physician will rely on the most recent research findings in delivering clinical care.
• The PhD-trained physician will have an enhanced ability to consume and interpret basic, translational and clinical research.