Combined MD/PhD
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Resources
MD/PhD Handbook, 2018-2019
MD/PhD Handbook, 2017-2018
MD/PhD Handbook, 2016-2017
MD/PhD 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:
MD/PhD Handbook, 2018-2019
MD/PhD Handbook, 2017-2018
MD/PhD Handbook, 2016-2017
MD/PhD 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:
Contact
Mailing Address
School of Medicine Research Education Office
MSC08-4560
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: (505) 272-1887
Fax: (505) 272-8738
Email: SOMREO@salud.unm.edu
Physical Location:
UNM Health Sciences Center (North Campus)
Reginald Heber Fitz Hall (Building 211)
Room B61