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Degree Programs

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

The MD program offers a vital, dynamic curriculum mindful of the needs of a changing society. The program offers distinction tracks in humanities, research, service and teaching.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The Carver College of Medicine graduate programs blend education in the classroom, training in the laboratory, and the development of a wide set of career and professional skills. Our programs help graduate students prepare for successful careers as researchers, educators, and future leaders of the international biomedical workforce.

Medical Scientist Training Program (MD, PhD)

The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) provides training for both the MD and PhD degrees in an environment that integrates graduate research training with clinical studies.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

The graduate program in physical therapy and rehabilitation science offers a unique learning environment with resources available to complement the missions of excellence in teaching, research and clinical service.

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

The innovative physician assistant curriculum is intricately woven into a creative matrix of courses that prepares students to move far beyond simple memorization of facts and figures to developing skills designed to prepare them as lifelong learners.

Master in Medical Education (MME)

The Master's in Medical Education degree seeks to develop a community of academic medical faculty with formal training in education. A certificate program in Medical Education is also available.

Bachelor of Science (BS)

The Carver College of Medicine participates in scientific education for several undergraduate degree programs hosted within other colleges. BS programs with degrees conferred by the Carver College of Medicine include: Clinical Laboratory SciencesNuclear Medicine Technology and Radiation Sciences

Combined Degree Programs

Through partnerships with several other UI colleges, the Carver College of Medicine offers programs of study for combined degrees of DPT/PhDMD/MBAMD/MPHMD/PhD, MD/JD.