The University of Louisville School of Medicine offers a Physician Scientist training program for the fulfillment of requirements for M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. The comprehensive  program includes two years in pre-clinical medical training, followed by  graduate training in one of U of L's basic research departments, and two years of medical rotations for clinical training.

A wide variety of research experiences are available in top-flight research laboratories. The small size of the program ensures great flexibility in designing a research program and access to the best laboratories on campus.

Applicants should have fulfilled prerequisites for admission to the School of Medicine (including the MCAT standardized examination) and have a proven committment to biomedical research. 

Students in the program will receive full tuition remission, a stipend during all phases of the curriculum, and health insurance during the graduate research phase.