Message from Program Director, Meredith Vanstone.

Promoting the health of individuals in Hamilton, Canada, and around the world requires many different types of leadership and innovation. The students enrolled in our MD/PhD program at McMaster University are training to be physician scientists who will integrate medical and scientific knowledge to confront complex diseases, emerging pathogens, disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, and strained health systems.

Joining the MD/PhD program means a commitment to integrating your knowledge and skills in both science and medicine to serve the health of patients locally and globally. It means years of rigorous study, dedication to the pursuit of new knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to serving multiple communities.

As a physician-scientist trainee at McMaster University you will have access to some of the best medical and health research education facilities in the world. You will have opportunities to work with world-class clinicians and researchers. Your colleagues will be among some of the brightest and most accomplished individuals you have ever met.

We know that you are going to do exceptional work to support the health of patients, and so we are dedicated to supporting your training. We offer exceptional student-centered training resources, opportunities, and program flexibility. These resources will  help you meet your potential as innovative physician-scientists who will make and translate scientific discoveries into improved healthcare.

We can’t wait to see how you will use your creativity, dedication, and innovation to respond to contemporary health challenges. We are eager to see the difference you will make to the lives of patients all over the world.

Please explore our website and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with you.