Physics Combined physics/professional degree programs?

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Several top physics graduate programs offer combined degrees, particularly MD/PhD options. Notable examples include the University of Rochester and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Northwestern University also allows students to pursue a JD alongside any PhD program. The discussion highlights the concern that many PhD graduates struggle to find jobs, making additional degrees like MD or JD valuable alternatives for financial security and career flexibility.
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Hi, I was just wondering, are there any top physics grad programs (top 20 or 30) that offer combined degrees such as PhD physics along with MD or JD. So far I've only found University Rochester MD/PhD and UIUC MD/PhD. Norwestern also allows a JD with any PhD program. I'm asking this because many PhD's don't get jobs,so the other degrees can serve as a nice other option (with money) in case Physics doesn't work out.
 
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I'm asking this because many PhD's don't get jobs,so the other degrees can serve as a nice other option (with money) in case Physics doesn't work out.

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