项目介绍

2022年10月10日

PhD in Biomedical Informatics

The PhD program in Biomedical Informatics is part of the Coordinated Doctoral Programs in Biomedical Sciences. Students are trained to employ a scientific approach to information in health care and biomedicine. Students may only enroll full-time, as required by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). The first two years are generally devoted to coursework and research. Subsequent years focus on independent research that culminates in a dissertation. 

Our PhD students come from top universities in the country and around the world. The group is dynamic and engaged, breaking new ground in informatics research as evidenced by their strong publication records. Our students are highly collaborative, frequently assisting on each other’s projects, sharing ideas, and supporting each other.

The program consists of core courses that are required of every student and provide a foundation in general biomedical informatics methods, techniques and theories, while electives enable students to apply these methods to one or more areas of specialization in bioinformatics, translational, clinical informatics, clinical research informatics, or public health informatics. In addition, students conduct research, assist in teaching (if PhD or postdoctoral trainees), and attend colloquia.

MD-PhD in Biomedical Informatics

The MD-PhD curriculum includes 1.5 years devoted to the basic science courses of the Medical School. The MD is conferred by the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. The PhD is conferred by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Students do two clinical rotations, followed by 3 or 4 years of graduate study, which is supplemented by an ongoing clinical tutorial. After their thesis defense, students have a final 11-month major clinical year. Students typically complete both degrees in 7 years, with some students taking 8 years and a rare student finishing in 6 years.

To apply or for further information, visit the MD-PhD program website.