Those students entered in this school's M.D./Ph.D. program receive advanced accreditation for medical school courses as well as laboratory rotations finished before enrollment. M.D./Ph.D. students must complete their comprehensive examination during their first year of study. For their dissertation, students must present a written proposal at the initial meeting of the Doctoral Committee and receive unanimous committee approval for acceptance. If not accepted, students may resubmit a proposal within a certain time-frame determined by the school.
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-624-4141
pitt.edu
The pharmacology department at this Chicago university trains students in cellular and molecular biology for the Ph.D. and also offers an M.D./Ph.D. program. During the first two years, incoming graduate students complete formal coursework, with research beginning in the first year. All students must pass basic graduate levels courses in various sciences before advancing to study in neuropharmacology, vascular biology and pharmacology, receptor pharmacology and molecular cardiovascular pharmacology. The graduate student-to-faculty ratio is two to one.
Department of Pharmacology
College of Medicine
835 South Wolcott Avenue (M/C 868)
Chicago, Illinois 60612r
312-996-9179
uic.edu
Part of the Georgia university system, this school is approximately 150 miles east of Atlanta. A separate interview with a minimum of three advisory committee member is required for applicants to the M.D./Ph.D. pharmacology program. While all undergraduate majors receive consideration, a strong science background is necessary for admission. After completion of the first part of the Medical Boards in their second year, students go on to full-time graduate school.
Medical College of Georgia
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912
706-721-6306
mcg.edu