Doctor of Medicine / PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience
72 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Study Level
PHD
The M.D./Ph.D. program is designed for students who are interested in a career conducting medically-related research. In general, students in the program spend the first two years in medical school, with research rotations over the summer. Years 3-6 of the program are generally spent performing Ph.D. research in a laboratory on either the Georgetown or NIH campus under the auspices of one of many available Georgetown graduate programs. Particular strengths of the Georgetown M.D./Ph.D. program include cancer research (Tumor Biology Training Program) and neuroscience (Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience). After completing their thesis research and successfully defending their thesis, students return to medical school to complete the final two years of clinical rotations. A major goal of the IPN is to ensure Ph.D. candidates obtain a comprehensive and well-rounded background in the neurosciences covering cellular, molecular, systems, and cognitive approaches. This goal is accomplished through a series of core courses in Neuroscience, along with advanced electives and laboratory rotations. This goal is second only to research training and the completion of independent dissertation research. Our students frequently forge new collaborations within the close-knit IPN community, allowing them to pursue multiple approaches during their research training, launching them to the forefront of their area of research.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Study Level
PHD
The M.D./Ph.D. program is designed for students who are interested in a career conducting medically-related research. In general, students in the program spend the first two years in medical school, with research rotations over the summer. Years 3-6 of the program are generally spent performing Ph.D. research in a laboratory on either the Georgetown or NIH campus under the auspices of one of many available Georgetown graduate programs. Particular strengths of the Georgetown M.D./Ph.D. program include cancer research (Tumor Biology Training Program) and neuroscience (Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience). After completing their thesis research and successfully defending their thesis, students return to medical school to complete the final two years of clinical rotations. A major goal of the IPN is to ensure Ph.D. candidates obtain a comprehensive and well-rounded background in the neurosciences covering cellular, molecular, systems, and cognitive approaches. This goal is accomplished through a series of core courses in Neuroscience, along with advanced electives and laboratory rotations. This goal is second only to research training and the completion of independent dissertation research. Our students frequently forge new collaborations within the close-knit IPN community, allowing them to pursue multiple approaches during their research training, launching them to the forefront of their area of research.
Admission Requirements
7+
Other English Language Requirements: a TOEFL score of at least 550 on the paper based score.
72 Months
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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0 USD
International
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