UA College of Medicine MD/PhD Program
Program History and Highlights
The MD/PhD Program at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson was established in 1990 to provide dual training in medicine and research to talented individuals interested in careers as physician-scientists working in the public and private sectors. The primary goal is to build on the tradition of research excellence at the University of Arizona by establishing an outstanding program that provides seamless navigation through the medical and graduate curriculum, enhances opportunities for student/faculty interactions, and promotes strategic institutional investments to ensure growth and sustainability of the program.
Program Leadership
Dr. Todd Vanderah Dr. George Fantry
MD/PhD Co-Director MD/PhD Co-Director
vanderah@email.arizona.edu gfantry@email.arizona.edu
Susan Nares Silvertooth
MD/PhD Coordinator
naress@email.arizona.edu
Main Line: (520) 626-4211