Doctoral Programs

Vagelos MLS Scholars & Doctoral Study

The table below summarizes the numbers of Vagelos MLS graduates pursing advanced study leading to a doctoral degree, e.g. Ph.D. or M.D.  The table presents data associated with students who have completed or are current/entering students in the corresponding degree program, as of December 2025.

Degree Program Number of Vagelos MLS graduates Percent of Vagelos MLS graduates
 Ph.D.  139  33.5 %
M.D. 136 32.8 %
M.D. / Ph.D. 70 16.9 %
D.D.S or D.M.D (Dental Medicine) 2 0.5 %
V.M.D or D.V.M. (Veterinary Medicine) 3 0.7 %
Total 350 84.3 %