A
Note from Selwyn A. Broitman, PhD, FACG
Admissions
Chairman, MD/PhD Program
We
welcome your visit.
About the Program: Our MD/PhD program is a highlight of both
the Medical School and the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences. The
entire program is 7-8 years with an average of 3.5 years to complete
the doctoral portion. This latter time will be spent as one of the 50-60
active doctoral candidates with 10-15 new candidates each year. It is
among the largest of its type in the country. In addition, there are
approximately 100 doctoral candidates from the various PhD and MA/PhD
programs. All groups meet the same requirements and participate equally
in graduate governance, research retreats, teaching, projects, and other
activities of the Division. The areas of research are diverse and collaborative
relationships are encouraged. Students may matriculate in any of the
Departments or Programs which include, but are not limited to: Anatomy
and Neurobiology, Behavioral NeuroscienceÕs, Biochemistry, Bimolecular
Pharmacology, Physiology and Structural Biology, Cell and Molecular
Biology, Genetics, Human Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular
Medicine, Oral Biology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacology
and Experimental Therapeutics. A more detailed picture of research activities
and mentors is available at the websites of the various Departments
and Programs which are of interest to you.
Additional
Research Opportunities: Our Medical School and the Division of Graduate
Medical Sciences is located within Boston Medical Center. These hospitals
continue to provide state of the art health care to the undeserved populations
of the city as well as the more affluent communities. They provide fertile
ground for clinical research. The campus is now undergoing a modern
expansion with a number of recently dedicated basic and clinical research
buildings, including laboratory and administrative facilities for biotechnology
companies. These will provide new opportunities and experiences for
collaborative research relationships among faculty, students and the
biotechnology community.
Residencies:
In general, fourth year students at this Institution do very
well in obtaining their choice of residency. However, MD/PhD candidates
have over the years selected a high proportion of residencies in very
competitive specialties and have been remarkably successful in obtaining
their first choices.
Career
Choices of Graduates: A recent survey conducted here of MD/PhD
s with five or more years experience since graduation indicated the
following: Based on respondents replies, approximately 67% were affiliated
with teaching hospitals across the country with almost all engaged in
research. Of the 27% in private practice, about a quarter of these were
actively publishing while 6% were affiliated with the military or local
governments.
We look forward to meeting with you and responding to any questions
you may have.
Sincerely,.
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Selwyn
A. Broitman, PhD, FACG
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