MD/PhD
In partnership with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the Bloomberg School offers students the opportunity to earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) alongside a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – a rigorous combination that prepares graduates for prestigious careers in academic medicine.
The long-lasting relationship between the School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School – both situated along the same city block here in Baltimore – fosters the ideal environment for this combined six or eight year program.
Students complete two years of medical school before devoting themselves full-time to their PhD studies. While pursuing the MD/PhD, students must complete all BSPH requirements pertinent to a stand-alone PhD program in one of our departments and fulfill all the same competencies through the same courses as the students in regular PhD programs. After completion of the PhD degree requirements, students then complete their MD degree.
Interested “physician-scientists” should visit the MD/PhD Program's website for full details on admission requirements and application procedures.