http://mdphd.med.miami.edu/

Overview

The Miller School of Medicine Medical Science Training Program (MD-PhD Program) provides a unique training environment for exceptionally qualified individuals pursuing careers combining medicine and research.  The curriculum comprises the school’s outstanding preclinical and clinical training, rigorous Ph.D. graduate training, and several elements, including professional development workshops, clinical case reviews, MSTP symposium, and other activities designed to provide an integrated research/clinical training experience for M.D./Ph.D. students.  There has been a long tradition of research excellence and physician-scientist training at the Miller School of Medicine.  With the opportunities for basic, translational, and clinical research here, Miami’s diverse population and access to Latin America and the Caribbean, the backdrop of a vibrant city, make the Miller School a unique place for physician-scientist training.

PhD Programs

The following doctoral programs, described elsewhere in this bulletin, participate in the MSTP.  The MSTP office can provide you with further information about these programs and the research interests of their faculty.

Contact Information

 Sandra Lemmon, Ph.D.,  Co-Director
 Alessia Fornoni, M.D./Ph.D.,  Co-Director

Daniel Liebl, Ph.D.,  Co-Director 
Santos I. Cayetano, Administrative Director

Francesca Mardis, Program Manager

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
M.D./Ph.D. Program Office
1600 NW 10th Avenue, Room 1129
PO Box 016189
Miami, Florida 33101-6189
305-243-2478
MSTP@miami.edu

Admission Requirements

Admission to the MSTP is highly competitive, and interested applicants are advised to apply early in the fall.  AMCAS applications must be received by the Medical Admissions Office no later than December 15.  Applicants must complete the minimum course requirements of the M.D. Program to be considered for the MSTP.  The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for matriculation into the MSTP.

Competitive applicants will have the following:

  • Completed AMCAS &  Secondary Application for MSTP
  • Excellent academic record
  • Strong MCAT scores
  • Significant research experience 
  • Co-authorship on abstracts and/or peer-reviewed papers is desirable
  • Strong letters of recommendation from research mentors and other scientists who can specifically address the applicant's potential as a physician-scientist
  • Motivation to pursue a career as a physician-scientist


Applications from under-represented groups, including minorities, individuals with disabilities, and women, are encouraged.

The MD Program Admissions Committee and the MSTP Program Admissions Committee review all MSTP applicants.  These evaluations proceed independently, and a student will still be considered for the M.D. program even after an unfavorable review by the MSTP.  A successful applicant is granted admission to the M.D. Program and the MSTP.

Full application instructions can be found here.  

Curriculum Requirements - Medicine

MD Degree Requirements136
Refer to the link below for more information on the MD Dual/Joint Degree Program requirements.
https://bulletin.miami.edu/graduate-academic-programs/medicine/md/#curriculumtext
PhD Requirements60
Refer to the links below for specific information on the individual PhD requirements.
PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
PhD in Biomedical Engineering
PhD in Biostatistics
PhD in Cancer Biology
PhD in Cellular Physiology and Molecular Biophysics
PhD in Epidemiology
PhD in Human Genetics and Genomics
PhD in Microbiology and Immunology
PhD in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
PhD in Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology
PhD in Neuroscience
PhD in Prevention Science and Community Health
Total Credit Hours196