Application Package
In order to apply to the MD/PhD program, the MD/PhD Committee requires, as a minimum, the following items:
- Student's curriculum vitae, highlighting any research experience
- Student's up-to-date transcripts
- Student's 1-2 page letter of purpose (e.g. career goals) and general plan (e.g. department in which they will be working, subject area and why it interests them, etc) for their PhD
- Timeline of expected completion of both MD and PhD, by year
- Letter(s) of reference from former research supervisor(s) where available
- Detailed scientific research proposal for the PhD program (2-4 pages)
- Proposed or current supervisor's letter of recommendation
- Proposed or current supervisor's curriculum vitae, including their supervisory record
- Proposed or current supervisor's grant support
- Proposed or current members of PhD supervisory committee
Prospective students should consult with the MD/PhD Program Director, Dr. Alan Underhill (alan.underhill@ualberta.ca) prior to making a formal application.
Please submit your application package as one PDF to fmdgrd@ualberta.ca
For more information, please contact:
Graduate Program Advisor
Tel: 780-492-9721
E: fmdgrd@ualberta.ca