MD-PhD Careers, Feature Index

Introduction

From the feature editors.

Overview

Honorary Guest Editor Rod Ulane of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center presents an overview of M.D./Ph.D. training .

From the U.S.:

With more than 100 M.D./Ph.D. programs, the US is the world's leader in the production of dual-degree scientists.

• An M.D./Ph.D. FAQ

• Starting Down the M.D./Ph.D. Track

• Stale Bagels, Fresh Science

• Choosing a Thesis Lab

• Choosing a Clinical Specialty

• The M.D./Ph.D.: What Comes After?

• An Alternative Model for MD/PhD Training

• Living a Double Life

• Is There a Doctor-Doctor In the House?

• Balancing Patient Care and Research

• A Long Trail (Nearing the End)

• A Typical Path for a Physician-Scientist

From Canada

Though still relatively rare (there are nine in all), M.D./Ph.D. programs are catching on in Canada.

• How should an M.D./Ph.D. Be Done?

• M.D./Ph.D., Canuck-Style

• Straight Goods on the M.D./Ph.D. Experience

• Dual Degrees in BC

• The Dual-Degree Couple

From Europe

American-style dual-degree programs are rare in Europe, but similar programs exist, and there are other ways to become a physician-scientist.

• M.D./Ph.D. Careers: the Dutch Experience

• Swedish Clinical Research in Crisis

• An Overview of German Programs

• Spain Offers a Helping Hand to Hospital Researchers

• UK Vet Combines Research and Clinical Skills

• UK: Dual-Career Dream, or Double the Trouble?

• German Research Life Under the Microscope

Resources

We've provided a list of online resources to guide your search for further information on M.D./Ph.D. careers.