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187 PhD programmes in Medicine in North America

Medical Research
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Research programme develops the next generation of clinician scientists. This doctorate prepares you for potential careers including academia, clinician scientist, senior leadership.

Medical Physics
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics programme offers you the chance to gain the skills, knowledge, and research background to become an innovator in medical physics. Completing this programme opens doors to a number of career opportunities.

Medical Neuroscience
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Neuroscience programme offers you the opportunity to conduct innovative research projects. Completing this programme opens doors to a number of career opportunities.

Psychiatry Research
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Psychiatry Research programme will improve your skills in critical appraisal, study design, statistics, data analysis, and scientific writing. Get the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a doctoral-level professional in clinical and neuroscience research concerning mental health and illness.

Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
This Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner program from Liberty University will enhance your career and practice at the top of your license.

Osteopathic Medicine
This Osteopathic Medicine program from Liberty University will answer your call to the medical field and improve lives through the most comprehensive medical care available
Medical Biophysics
The Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto is an interdisciplinary department with a strong history of excellence and discovery in cancer research, treatment, and beyond.
Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
The Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PhD) program at the University of Manitoba offers graduate students advanced training in clinical microbiology and infectious disease care, as well as collaborative research opportunities in molecular pathogenesis of microbial disease, immunobiology of infection, molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial action, microbial resistance and epidemiology.
Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative Medicine is a collaborative specialization offered at the University of Guelph. You can join us! The participating academic programs are Biomedical Sciences (MBS, MSc, PhD), Clinical Studies (MSc), Engineering (MASc, PhD), and Human Health and Nutritional Sciences (MSc, PhD).
Osteopathic Medicine
To prepare students for the future of medicine, KansasCOM trains student doctors with an osteopathic approach to medicine that is comprehensive and innovative—considering all the individual requirements of the student and the profession. Learn more with the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine programme offered by Kansas Health Science University.
Clinical and Translational Science
Research needs to move from the lab bench to the patient's bedside for it to be useful to physicians and patients. The doctorate in Clinical and Translational Science at the University of North Dakota will equip you to make scientific discoveries that will help physicians to better treat their patients.
Behavioral Health (Management)
The Behavioral Health (Management) program at Arizona State University provides students the knowledge and skills needed for management of integrated health care programs.
Medicine
Our mission in the Medicine program from The University of Toledo is to improve health in the communities and region we serve.
Medical Micobiology and Immunology
The Medical Micobiology and Immunology programme at The University of Toledo is an exciting place to be.
Translational Medicine
The Translational Medicine PHd course from Queen's University are the first research-based graduate programs focused on translational medicine at both master’s and doctoral levels in Canada.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences-Obstetrics and Gynecology either as part of a post-MD training program or as an independent degree program for prospective students proceeding from an undergraduate or a Master of Science degree.
Medicine - Clinical Research Practice
We offer a dual program degree in Medicine - Clinical Research Practice at the George Washington University.
Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
The PhD Graduate Program in Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (CBRM) at Thomas Jefferson University provides students with the background, training, and experience necessary to launch a career as an independent scientific investigator that significantly contributes to the advancement of human health.
Medicine - Public Health
The full-time Medicine - Public Health program at Drexel University covers the major disciplines of public health including community health and prevention, environmental and occupational health, epidemiology and biostatistics, and health management and policy.
Cellular and Molecular Physiology
The Cellular and Molecular Physiology graduate program at Johns Hopkins University develops agile, independent scientists who identify important scientific gaps, establish creative, mechanistic hypotheses, and execute experimental strategies that are comprehensive, cutting edge, and push their field forward.