$383M
Total Research Funding FY 2024
400+
Graduate Students
55+
MD/PhD Students
250+
Postdoc Scholars
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Graduate Programs (PhD and Master's)

The University of Minnesota Medical School has 11 graduate programs in a variety disciplines that include neuroscience, cancer biology, molecular genetics, immunology, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology and infectious diseases, rehabilitation sciences, and stem cell biology.

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Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD)

The University of Minnesota Medical Scientist Training Program is one of 50 MD/PhD programs funded by the National Institutes of Health and serves to combine rigorous scientific training with world-class medical education to cultivate the complete physician-scientist. 

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Postdoctoral Scholar Training

Across several Centers, Institutes, Programs and Departments within the Medical School at the University of Minnesota, there is a wide-range of opportunities for postdoctoral scholars to continue their training in biomedical research. 

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A Message from Dean Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD

Welcome to the University of Minnesota Medical School, a world-class institution with a long history of continued exploration of the basic mechanistic biological elements, discovery of unique translational science aspects and development of clinical-relevant therapeutics and technologies that continually change the landscape in health-relevant and biomedical research. We engage and train Master's and PhD students in rigorous and impactful research, foster further development of independency through continued mentored postdoctoral training, and create a rich environment for MD/PhD students to develop into leading physician scientists.