Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Research: What is it?
Biomedical research is the exploration of processes that govern
the functioning of molecules, cells, and organisms in health and
disease.
Biomedical Scientists: Who are they?
Biomedical scientists bridge the gap between the basic sciences
and medicine. The PhD degree is the gateway to a career in biomedical
research.
Biomedical scientists:
- Think outside the box
- Like hands-on experiences
- Want to understand how/why things work the way they do
- Get excited by discovering new things
- Look at nature and see previously unrecognized patterns
- Appreciate the inherent beauty of the natural world
- Enjoy the freedom to pursue interesting questions
- Have the persistence to a see a project through from small beginnings
to great discoveries
- Want to improve the human condition through their work
- See the power of biomedical research to change the world
Gateway for Aspiring Biomedical Scientists: The PhD
degree
You can earn a PhD in biomedical sciences in graduate programs
at medical schools.
PhD programs train students to be:
- Critical and analytical thinkers
- Innovators
- Team members and leaders
- Teachers and mentors
About This Site
The content on this site was developed by
the Aspiring Biomedical Scientists Committee of the AAMC's Graduate Research, Education
and Training (GREAT) Group. The GREAT Group serves as
a national forum to help Ph.D., M.D.-Ph.D., and postdoctoral
training programs educate successful biomedical researchers.
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