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University of Michigan
Medicine School
MD-PhD Program
General Information
Location:
Ann Arbor, MI
Medicine Degree:
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
PhD Degree:
Multiple
Training format:
Graduate School (GS)
GS1
GS2
GS3
GS4
Medical School (MS)
MS1
MS2
MS3
MS4
NIH-funded MSTP?
Yes
Funding
Full tuition paid
Stipend
Yes
Size
100
Contact information
MD-PhD Program Director
Dr. Kathleen Collins, M.D., Ph.D.
Contact Email:
Program Representative
Jonathan Herrera M.S.
(he/him/his)
GS4, MD-PhD
University of Michigan
PhD field:
Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Research field:
Cardiac Biology
Hometown:
El Paso, TX
Education:
B.S. & M.S., University of Colorado at Boulder
Hobbies/Interests:
Trail running, Bike and Motorcycle rides, Photography
Why a dual degree?
I discovered a passion for biomedical research and its implications on health outcomes during my undergraduate studies. Thereafter, I learned about physician scientist careers and it seemed like the perfect way to combine interests in both science and medicine. It's been a wonderful journey and great opportunity to undertake the training.
Program Representative
Xinghao Wang
(he/him/his)
MS1, MD-PhD
University of Michigan
PhD field:
Immunology
Hometown:
Wuhan, China & Lansing, MI
Education:
B.S., University of Michigan
Hobbies/Interests:
weightlifting, barbering, and hair coloring
Why a dual degree?
So I could best address the gaps between scientific knowledge and medical applications. By improving our understanding of the immune system through research, we can harness the full potential of our immune system, with the end goal of improving clinical outcomes and empowering our patients.
Program Representative
Matthew Pun
(he/him/his)
GS2, MD-PhD
University of Michigan
Research field:
Cancer Biology
Hometown:
Shelton, CT
Education:
B.S. Biology and Public Policy Studies,
Duke University
Hobbies/Interests:
Basketball, hiking, snorkeling/SCUBA
Why a dual degree?
I was very interested in the challenges facing patients with rare diseases, and I thought training to be a clinician scientist would be the way I could have the largest impact on a rare disease community by being able to advocate for patients as a clinician and pursue innovative therapies as a researcher.
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