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Wayne State University
School of Medicine
MD-PhD Program
General Information
Location:
Detroit, 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?
No
Funding
Full tuition paid
Stipend
Yes
Size
35
Contact information
MD-PhD Program Director
Dr. Daniel Walz,Ph.D.
Contact Email:
Program Representative
Sebastian Pernal M.S.
(he/him/his)
GS1, MD-PhD
Wayne State University
PhD field:
Translational Neurosciences
Hometown:
Elmhurst, IL
Education:
B.S. & M.S., University of Illinois at Chicago
Hobbies/Interests:
Writing music, playing piano and violin, TTRPGs and videogames
Why a dual degree?
provide novel treatments and therapies that utilize bioengineering, nanotechnology, and gene therapy to minimize patient detriment
Program Representative
Rafael Ramos M.S.
(he/him/his)
Rising GS1, MD-PhD
Wayne State University
PhD field:
Undefined at this time, but strongest interest in 3D Bioprinting applications
Hometown:
Mexico City, Mexico
Education:
B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
M.S., Syracuse University
Hobbies/Interests:
Running, cooking, podcasts and audiobooks
Why a dual degree?
Being able to find a bridge between the biomedical science and applied medical care, especially in a Spanish-speaking capacity.
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