College of Medicine Admissions
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Program
The M.D. Program at the Â鶹´«Ã½ awards the Doctor of Medicine
Degree. The educational design of the M.D. program is a competency-based curriculum
across all four years, with the first two years of medical school comprising an integrated
organ systems-based approach. The first two years are largely taught on the main campus
of the University in the Medical Sciences Building and the adjacent Active Learning
Center. The last two years of medical school are held in the Â鶹´«Ã½
Hospitals and Care Centers, as well as in offices of community physicians, and expand
the students’ education in the surrounds of full-time patient care.
Ph.D. in Basic Medical Sciences Program
This program is designed for students interested in careers in biomedical investigation. The
program provides training which can lead to academic careers, or to a wide variety
of research or administrative positions in government, non-profit or industry settings.
It combines an interdisciplinary core curriculum, advanced coursework and original
research, and is designed to give students a broad interdisciplinary base and flexibility.
Research training and advanced study are offered in seven formal advanced programs.
Students have excellent opportunities for one-on-one interaction with faculty and
excellent research training with nationally funded and recognized investigators.