Doctor of Medicine / Doctor of Philosophy Combined Degree Program

General Information

The combined M.D./Ph.D. degree program provides complete training in medicine and research biomedical sciences required for careers in investigative medicine.

Students complete the academic requirements for the M.D. degree from the School of Medicine and the Ph.D. degree from a degree-granting department of biomedical sciences in the University System of Georgia.

Students may choose from eligible Ph.D. programs at MCG, the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University.

The degree can typically be completed in six to seven years.

Requirements for Admission

Applicants must fulfill School of Medicine admissions requirements in addition to admission requirements to the combined program.

Completion of a supplemental M.D. /Ph.D. program application is required in addition to the School of Medicine application. Candidates for the dual-degree program must demonstrate outstanding academic credentials in addition to a strong interest in a career in research and investigative medicine.

Generally, prospective candidates for the dual-degree program are interviewed concurrently with interviews for the School of Medicine. Non-residents interested in applying to the M.D./Ph.D. programs should contact the program’s office while submitting the AMCAS application. M.D./Ph.D. applicants need not be Georgia residents.

For more information, please visit the M.D. /Ph.D. Program website or contact Dr. Edward Inscho, M.D. /Ph.D. Program, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta GA 30912, 706-721-5615.