MD-PhD
MD-PhD
MD-PhD (pronounced "em-dee-pee-aitch-dee") is a dual doctoral degree for medicine and research, designed for those who want to pursue a career as physician-scientists.
Etymology
The term "MD-PhD" is an abbreviation for the Latin "Medicinae Doctor" (MD) and "Philosophiae Doctor" (PhD), which translates to "Doctor of Medicine" and "Doctor of Philosophy" respectively.
Overview
An MD-PhD program typically involves comprehensive training in both clinical sciences (MD) and research (PhD). The MD-PhD program is designed to train physician-scientists who can translate laboratory discoveries into effective treatments for patients. Graduates of MD-PhD programs often go on to become faculty members at medical schools, universities and research institutes.
Related Terms
- Physician-scientist: A healthcare professional who has undergone training that allows them to conduct research in addition to providing patient care.
- Dual degree: A program of study that allows a student to earn two different degrees simultaneously.
- Clinical science: A field of study that combines aspects of healthcare and research.
- Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MD-PhD
- Wikipedia's article - MD-PhD
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