Physiology Education at the Medical College of Wisconsin
There is a long history of quality graduate education in the Department of Physiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Our graduates are successful scientists in universities, pharmaceutical companies, and government. The size of our program encourages the development of close working relationships between students and faculty. Every effort is made to optimize and tailor programs to meet individual student needs in preparation for successful careers.
Undergraduate Education
The Department of Physiology participates annually in an institution-wide summer program for undergraduate students know as SPUR (Summer Program for Undergraduate Research). SPUR provides the opportunity for students to learn first-hand the potential of the biomedical sciences as an interesting and fulfilling career. SPUR provides undergraduate students from all over the country with laboratory experience in science, where they are offered a chance to work with graduate faculty, students, and staff on significant ongoing basic science research issues.
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Masters in Medical Physiology (MMP)
The master's Program in Medical Physiology is a one-year program designed for a college graduate looking to strengthen their academic credentials in preparation for applying to U.S. medical schools. Our program is closely integrated with the first-year medical student (M1) curriculum, providing you with a comparable experience encountered as a medical student, including examinations.
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Medical Education
The Department of Physiology is involved in teaching physiology to undergraduate medical students throughout the curriculum. Physiology is the basis of clinical medicine and is incorporated into didactic sessions, patient-based discussions, scholarly pathway projects, clinical and research and integrated science electives. Physiology faculty provide leadership and expert instruction in the foundational science blocks in Phase 1 of the MCWfusion curriculum.
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PhD Program in Physiology
The Physiology PhD program at MCW is home to one of the top research and training facilities in the nation and is led by prominent scientists in disciplines such as Cardiovascular Physiology, Genetics and Genomics, Molecular and Cellular Physiology, and many more. As a student within this program, you will receive unsurpassed mentorship and training, and benefit from a highly collaborative environment focused on integrative physiology.
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Program in Biomedical Sciences (IDP)
The mission of the interdisciplinary Program in Biomedical Sciences (IDP) is to help extraordinary students discover their potential while expanding knowledge through coursework and biomedical research. The goal of the IDP is to train the next generation of graduate students to be productive well-rounded scientists that are able to contribute substantively within the contemporary workforce.
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The Office of Postdoctoral Education
The Department of Physiology provides numerous postdoctoral opportunities in a wide range of research areas. Departmental researchers are not only world-renowned scientists but effective mentors that maintain relatively small and efficiently run laboratory groups with a high level of interaction between laboratories. This results in the trainee to readily gain independence in an environment that provides a wealth of scientific guidance and support.
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