Career Opportunities after the MD-PhD Course
Graduates of the MD-PhD Course can pursue a wide range of careers in both research and clinical medicine.
After obtaining a Ph.D., students return to medical school and complete Years 5 and 6, including clinical clerkships. After graduation, many graduates undertake postgraduate clinical training before pursuing careers that combine research and clinical practice.
Graduates may also choose to focus primarily on research and continue their careers at universities or research institutions.
Diverse Career Paths
Biomedical Researcher
Conduct research in fields such as physiology, anatomy, immunology, pathology, and pharmacology at universities and research institutions, contributing to a better understanding of biological processes and disease mechanisms.
International Research
Pursue research at universities and research institutions abroad and participate in international collaborative research.
Public Health and Government
Contribute to public health, health policy, infectious disease control, and other areas that support the health of populations and communities.
Industry and Medical Innovation
Apply scientific and medical expertise in pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, AI, and other healthcare-related industries.
Physician-Scientist
Combine clinical practice with research, using questions arising from patient care to advance medical research and translate new discoveries back into clinical practice.