Overview

The Combined Degree Program (CDP): Medicine, Doctor of / Doctor of Philosophy is offered jointly by the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and the School of Graduate Studies. Selected and highly qualified students have the opportunity to combine their medical school experience with intensive scientific training in a chosen field. Students in this program are eligible for financial support.

Students carry out research under the supervision of a faculty member at the University and should consult the appropriate department or institute regarding specific research programs.

For a general description of CDPs, see General Regulations section 1.4.3.

Degree Programs in This Combination

Students may combine the MD program with one of the following PhD programs:

Biochemistry
Immunology
Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology
Medical Biophysics
Medical Science
Molecular Genetics
Nutritional Sciences
Pharmacology
Physiology

Contact

Doctor of Medicine / Doctor of Philosophy Program
Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Web: md.utoronto.ca/mdphd-program
Email: mdphd.program@utoronto.ca