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M.D./Ph.D. Training Program

The M.D./Ph.D. Training Program is a prestigious program offered by the School of Medicine.

Program Overview

The program provides students with a comprehensive education in both medicine and research, preparing them for careers as physician-scientists.

Program Details

• Program Leadership: The program is led by a team of experienced faculty members who are dedicated to mentoring and guiding students throughout their academic journey.
• Meet the Students: The program has a diverse group of students from various backgrounds, all sharing a passion for medicine and research.
• M.D./Ph.D. Labs: Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities, where they can conduct innovative research projects under the supervision of experienced faculty members.
• Program Outcomes: The program has a strong track record of producing talented physician-scientists who go on to make significant contributions in their fields.
• Resources & Forms: Students have access to a range of resources, including academic support services, research funding, and professional development opportunities.

Admissions

The admissions process for the M.D./Ph.D. Training Program is highly competitive, with a rigorous selection process that includes:

• Application Review: A comprehensive review of each applicant's academic record, research experience, and personal statement.
• Interviews: Selected applicants are invited for interviews with the program's admissions committee.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the M.D./Ph.D. Training Program is designed to provide students with a broad foundation in both medicine and research, including:

• Scientific Oversight Committee: A committee that oversees the scientific aspects of the program and provides guidance to students on their research projects.
• Journal Club Guidelines: Guidelines for participating in journal clubs, where students discuss and critique recent research papers in their field.
• Clinical and Translational Research Experience: Students gain hands-on experience in clinical and translational research, working on projects that aim to translate basic scientific discoveries into clinical applications.
• Graduate Programs in MD/PhD: The program offers a range of graduate programs in MD/PhD, allowing students to specialize in specific areas of research.

M.D./Ph.D. Journal Club

The M.D./Ph.D. Journal Club is a forum where students and faculty members discuss and debate recent research papers in the field, providing a platform for students to develop their critical thinking and presentation skills.

Student Profile: Rohan Chaudhari

Biography

Rohan Chaudhari is a current student in the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, School of Medicine. His research interests include immunology, cancer immunotherapy, tumor microenvironment, and biomaterial-based drug delivery. Clinically, he is interested in subspecialties of internal medicine (oncology, critical care, and pulmonology) and interventional radiology.

Research Interests

Rohan's research focuses on understanding the mechanisms regulating T cell immunity against lung cancer, under the mentorship of Dr. Megan Burger. He is also interested in exploring the role of antigen immunodominance in T-cell function and remodeling antigen hierarchies using therapeutic vaccination.

Education and Training

• B.S., 2020, University of California, Los Angeles
• NCI Post-baccalaureate CRTA program, 2021
• Memberships and associations:
  • American Physician Scientists Association
  • Oregon Medical Association

Publications

Rohan has published several papers in reputable scientific journals, including:

• Chitiashvili T., Dror I., Kim R., Hsu F. M., Chaudhari R, et al. Female human primordial germ cells display X-chromosome dosage compensation despite the absence of X-inactivation. Nat Cell Biol. 2020;22(12):.
• Lokwani, R., Chaudhari, R., Wolf, M.T. et al. Spectral cytometry on highly autofluorescent samples. Nat Rev Methods Primers 2, 71 (2022).
• S. Pal, R. Chaudhari, I. Baurceanu, B. J. Hill, B. A. Nagy, M. T. Wolf, Extracellular Matrix Scaffold-Assisted Tumor Vaccines Induce Tumor Regression and Long-Term Immune Memory. Adv. Mater. 2024.