MD (MD)/MS in Biomedical Sciences in New York United States | Columbia University

The MD/Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MDMS) dual degree program at Columbia embodies our dedication to cultivating clinician-leaders who will drive progress in medical research, practice, policy, and education. This innovative program combines research training with medical studies, offering you the chance to develop your scientific interests and strengthen your research capabilities. The MDMS program welcomes both students with prior research experience and those just beginning their research journey in medical school - no previous research background is required. A key feature of the MDMS program is conducting original research under the guidance of expert mentors in your chosen medical specialty. This dual degree encourages broad academic exploration across multiple disciplines, including: 1. fundamental and translational research, 2. clinical studies, 3. global and population health, 4. medical education, 5. narrative and social medicine, 6. precision medicine, and 7. biomedical informatics.