The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology faculty uses innovative methods to effectively communicate the current state of knowledge in pharmacology and toxicology to medical, graduate and post-graduate students at IU School of Medicine. The department also provides opportunities for students to excel in the lab and develop as life-long learners. Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology faculty teach foundation courses in the Physician’s Assistant Program and the Anesthesiologist’s Assistants program. Graduate students in the department can pursue a PhD or Master's in Translational Toxicology, or train toward the MD/PhD dual degree offered through the Medical Scientist Training Program.
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MD Courses
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is involved in teaching pharmacology in eight of the thirteen Phase 1 courses in the IU School of Medicine MD curriculum.
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Master's in Translational Toxicology
The Master's in Translational Toxicology program includes a rigorous curriculum and internship program to expose students to careers in toxicology.
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PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology
A PhD in pharmacology and toxicology prepares students to pursue research in drug discovery, pharmacology, cancer biology, neurobiology, immunology, microbiology and toxicology.
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Postdoctoral Study
Postdoctoral opportunities and training are offered in broad range of research areas that utilize molecular, cellular and systems level approaches.