39 PhD Programs in Medicine (MBBS) in North America

Top universities for Medicine (MBBS) in North America

Ranked by how many medicine (mbbs) programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (6)
• Nova Southeastern University (3)
• University of Maryland, College Park (3)
• University of Ottawa (3)
• University of South Florida (2)
• University of Toledo (2)
• University of Guelph (2)
• University of Manitoba (2)
• University of South Dakota (2)
• Vanderbilt University (2)

January intake in North America

6 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• PhD in Medicine — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Podiatric Medicine DPM — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Medicine, M.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Physician Scientist — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Molecular Medicine — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Medical Sciences, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027

PhD in Medicine (MBBS) in North America: common questions

How many medicine (mbbs) programs are there in North America?

39 medicine (mbbs) phd programs at 22 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a medicine (mbbs) degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in medicine (mbbs) in North America is 29,829 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 13,472 USD and 35,990 USD a year.

Can I study medicine (mbbs) in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the medicine (mbbs) programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (39 of 39).

Are any of these medicine (mbbs) programs available online?

1 of the 39 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.