Why consider the KU School of Medicine when selecting an academic medical program?

• A dedication to the school's primary mission of education, research, clinical care and outreach.
• A leader in addressing the national shortage of primary-care doctors, especially in rural areas and for underserved populations.
• An award-winning, top-ranked medical school for doctors destined for family medicine.
• An emerging pacesetter in biomedical research, rising quickly with exponential growth in national competitive grants.
• A commitment to resources needed to succeed, including the addition of nearly 250 faculty members and crucial investments in technology.
• A philosophy and practice of attracting, training and celebrating a diverse student body.
• Established partnerships with hospitals and clinics throughout the region that support students' hands-on experience in diagnosis and clinical care.

Degree Programs

These programs are available through the KU School of Medicine:

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program
The four-year curriculum of courses, clerkships and electives leads to the degree of Doctor of Medicine.

M.D./MPH
If you're interested in public health, community medicine, occupational medicine or health care administration, consider the combined Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health (M.D./MPH). You'll be prepared for a career that values both medical expertise and public outreach in the public or private sector.

M.D./Ph.D.
Eager to merge your passions for both medicine and research? Consider the combined M.D./Ph.D. program. Upon graduation, you'll have the credentials for a career in academic medicine and biomedical research at a major academic medical center. Opportunities also exist in governmental agencies or private research facilities.

M.D./MHSA
Administrative skills pair well with medical knowledge, especially as health care becomes more complex and competitive. A degree that combines a Master of Health Services Administration with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D./MHSA) serves you well in a career as a physician or health care executive.

Interdisciplinary Graduate Program (IGPBS)
Interested in becoming a biomedical researcher? The Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS) offers graduate students opportunities to study and conduct research in:

• Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Pathology
• Pharmacology/Toxicology
• Physiology
• Neuroscience