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Indiana University School of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine
Bloomington Campus

Anatomy and Physiology Education PhD Program 

The Anatomy and Physiology Education PhD program is designed to produce doctoral-level anatomy educators capable of teaching all anatomical disciplines to undergraduate, graduate or medical students and producing high-quality educational research. Information is available here on the degree requirements as well as program admissions and financial aid.

The PhD in Anatomy and Physiology Education is offered in two separate programs at two IU School of Medicine locations: Bloomington and Indianapolis. The information here refers specifically to the PhD program at the IU School of Medicine—Bloomington. Find details on the Indianapolis PhD program.

Apply

Applications typically open the first week of September. The application deadline for admission to the Anatomy and Physiology Education PhD program at IU School of Medicine—Bloomington is Dec. 1.

Degree Requirements

For the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Anatomy and Physiology Education, a student must complete a total of 90 credit hours. The majority of these hours are earned through required coursework. Please explore the program curriculum to learn more.

Admissions

Applications typically open the first week of September. The application deadline for the Anatomy and Physiology Education PhD program at IU School of Medicine—Bloomington is Dec. 1. Applications must be submitted through the IU Bloomington Graduate School.

Financial Support

Students admitted to the Anatomy and Physiology Education PhD program at IU School of Medicine—Bloomington typically receive financial support in the form of teaching assistantships (associate instructor positions). These positions come with a competitive stipend, 30 credit hour tuition remission and student health insurance. Students are typically funded for at least five years, as long as they are in good academic standing in the program and making adequate progress towards their degree, based on availability of funds. Associate instructor positions are available on a competitive basis, and the graduate student must reapply for a position each year.