Medical Scientist Training Program (M.D./Ph.D.)
The Medical Scientist Training Program at Southwestern is one of thirty-five MD-PhD-granting programs nationwide receiving financial support from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health. The Program consists of: two years of medical school curriculum; a minimum of three years of graduate study and dissertation research in an area of basic biomedical science, leading to the PhD degree; and concludes with clinical studies of the final two years of medical school, leading to the MD degree. Activities dedicated to the combined degree student, such as basic science seminars and summer laboratory research experiences during medical school years, career guidance, counseling during the transition from graduate studies to clinical studies, and MSTP faculty-student retreats, are integrated throughout the program.
Contact: Dennis McKearin, Ph.D., Associate Dean
(214) 648-2057 or (800) 633-6787
dennis.mckearin@utsouthwestern.edu
M.D./M.P.H.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health offer students interested in medicine and public health an opportunity to be awarded a degree in each field at the end of a five-year program. Students complete all course work for both degrees on the UT Southwestern campus and receive the M.D. degree from UT Southwestern and the Master of Public Health from UT Houston School of Public Health. The first three years of the M.D./M.P.H. program are identical to the first three years of the medical school. The school of public health year begins after the third year of medical school. The curriculum includes courses in the five basic public-health areas (epidemiology, biostatistics, behavioral sciences, environmental health sciences, and health management and policy sciences) plus electives. After the school of public health year, the student re-enrolls in the medical school to complete the senior year. Students in the M.D./ M.P.H. program also have the opportunity to participate in medical school electives in public health during their senior year of medical school.
Contact: Raul Caetano, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., Dean, UT Southwestern Allied Health Sciences School
(214) 648-1080
raul.caetano@utsouthwestern.edu
M.D./M.B.A.
Business decisions will have a broad impact on the delivery of healthcare in the 21st century and physicians equipped with the proper management and financial skills will be in a better position to effectively function in this environment. Whether managing an individual or group medical practice, leading a corporate or non-profit hospital, or contributing to the development of healthcare policy, the understanding of fundamental financial, management, and organizational practices is essential. The combined M.D./M.B.A. Program focuses on giving future physicians this necessary skill-set for successfully integrating medicine and business.
Contact: At UT Southwestern Chuck Kettlewell, Registrar's Office/Admissions Office
(214) 648-5617
charles.kettlewell@utsouthwestern.edu
At UT Dallas Steven Perkins, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, School of Management
(972) 883-6789
perkins@utdallas.edu
M.D./M.S. in Clinical Science
In order to provide a more robust opportunity by which interested medical students can enhance the level of clinical research training, UT Southwestern has established a combined M.D.-Master’s Degree in Clinical Science Program. This training program will combine rigorous didactic training with a mentored clinical research project. The completion of the didactic and practical training will be marked by the successful submission and public defense of a thesis. Currently, this program is available only to medical students enrolled at UT Southwestern. Following the third year of medical school, students enter the two master’s years of the program. During this time, students will receive a stipend, graduate school tuition, and health insurance. This support will be continued throughout the duration of the master’s years of the program.Importantly, after the successful completion of the master’s component of the program, students will receive stipend, medical school tuition, and health insurance support during their final year of medical school.
Contact: Michael McPhaul, M.D., Associate Dean for Medical Student Research
(214)-648-3685
michael.mcphaul@utsouthwestern.edu
Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship
This program is designed to identify and develop promising student researchers who intend to pursue careers in patient-oriented research, but who may not pursue formal graduate education (i.e. may not pursue Ph.D. doctoral training). Five students will be matched each year with senior mentors and primary research mentors (junior mentors) to work on specific patient-oriented research projects. A stipend of $ 20,000 and health insurance will be provided for the duration of a one year fellowship. Funds will also be provided for continuation of research work, additional clinical research training, and travel to clinical research meetings following completion of the fellowship.
Contact: Michael McPhaul, M.D.
Associate Dean for Medical Student Research
(214)-648-3685
michael.mcphaul@utsouthwestern.edu
M.D. with Distinction in Research
This program is designed to recognize students that distinguish themselves in the conduct of meaningful clinical or basic research activities during medical school. The program also means to encourage individuals with an interest in research to develop their capabilities and enlarge their research experience during their medical school training. Individuals satisfying the program requirements are recognized at graduation and on their diploma as graduating with the degree of: Doctor of Medicine, with Distinction in Research. Research may be conducted at UT Southwestern or at other institutions and may be in the area of clinical or basic research.
Contact: Michael McPhaul, M.D.
Associate Dean for Medical Student Research
(214)-648-3685
michael.mcphaul@utsouthwestern.edu
