MD/PhD Handbook, Learning Plan (Sample)
Graduate Resource Center Workshops: Calendar
Workshops on a variety of topics for graduate students including; Wellness, Reading Skills and Strategies, Financial Literacy, Time Management, and more.
Please see the BSGP Resources page for additional forms and information.
A total of 48 credits hours plus 18 dissertation hours and good standing throughout the SOM curriculum is required for the MD/PhD degree. The only change from the MD curriculum takes place during the summer of the first academic year. In place of the Practical Immersion Experience (PIE) the MD/PhD students take laboratory research rotations. In addition to the MD degree curriculum the MD/PhD students are required to take the following courses in the BSGP:
Course | Title | Credits |
BIOM 501 | Fundamentals for Graduate Research | 1 |
BIOM 505 | ST: Biostatistics Method I | 2 |
BIOM 507 | Advanced Molecular Biology | 4 |
BIOM 508 | Advanced Cellular Biology | 4 |
BIOM 525 | Cell and Molecular Basis of Disease Journal Club (2 semesters, year 1) | 4 |
BIOM 530 | Cell and Molecular Basis of Disease Seminar (1 semester) | 1 |
BIOM 555 | Problem Based Research Bioethics | 1 |
Lab Rotations | Complete at least 2 lab rotations | 0 |
MD/PhD students must also take 3 credit hours from the courses listed below.
Course | Title | Credits |
BIOM 505 | ST: Biostatistics Method II | 3 |
BIOM 509 | Principles of Neurobiology | 3 |
BIOM 510 | Physiology | 3 |
BIOM 514 | Immunobiology | 3 |
BIOM 515 | Cancer Biology | 3 |
PHRM 576 | Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology | 3 |
MD/PhD Learning Plan (sample)
Resources available to students through the Student Health and Counseling Office:
If you have questions or concerns about obtaining financial assistance, please reach out to our SOM Financial Aid Manager, Leslie Murphy, for information.
MD/PhD Handbook, Learning Plan (Sample)
Graduate Resource Center Workshops: Calendar
Workshops on a variety of topics for graduate students including; Wellness, Reading Skills and Strategies, Financial Literacy, Time Management, and more.
Please see the BSGP Resources page for additional forms and information.
A total of 48 credits hours plus 18 dissertation hours and good standing throughout the SOM curriculum is required for the MD/PhD degree. The only change from the MD curriculum takes place during the summer of the first academic year. In place of the Practical Immersion Experience (PIE) the MD/PhD students take laboratory research rotations. In addition to the MD degree curriculum the MD/PhD students are required to take the following courses in the BSGP:
Course | Title | Credits |
BIOM 501 | Fundamentals for Graduate Research | 1 |
BIOM 505 | ST: Biostatistics Method I | 2 |
BIOM 507 | Advanced Molecular Biology | 4 |
BIOM 508 | Advanced Cellular Biology | 4 |
BIOM 525 | Cell and Molecular Basis of Disease Journal Club (2 semesters, year 1) | 4 |
BIOM 530 | Cell and Molecular Basis of Disease Seminar (1 semester) | 1 |
BIOM 555 | Problem Based Research Bioethics | 1 |
Lab Rotations | Complete at least 2 lab rotations | 0 |
MD/PhD students must also take 3 credit hours from the courses listed below.
Course | Title | Credits |
BIOM 505 | ST: Biostatistics Method II | 3 |
BIOM 509 | Principles of Neurobiology | 3 |
BIOM 510 | Physiology | 3 |
BIOM 514 | Immunobiology | 3 |
BIOM 515 | Cancer Biology | 3 |
PHRM 576 | Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology | 3 |
MD/PhD Learning Plan (sample)
Resources available to students through the Student Health and Counseling Office:
If you have questions or concerns about obtaining financial assistance, please reach out to our SOM Financial Aid Manager, Leslie Murphy, for information.
Mailing Address
School of Medicine Research Education Office
MSC08-4560
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Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: (505) 272-1887
Fax: (505) 272-8738
Email: SOMREO@salud.unm.edu
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