East Carolina University Medical Family Therapy Doctoral Program

Our program is designed to promote the field of Medical Family Therapy by training emerging leaders in theory, research, and policy in MedFT. Our doctoral students conduct research, teach, and supervise from a relational and systemic perspective through the incorporation of a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach. Our aim is to widen the knowledge base in healthcare to include biomedical, psychosocial, and family data in the collaborative education, treatment, research, and theoretical understanding of medical and mental health issues. What does the East Carolina University Medical Family Therapy program offer its students?

- A variety of internship opportunities in the field from medical settings to military settings

- Opportunities for academic funding through tuition remissions, graduate assistantship positions, and health insurance coverage

- Flexibility in developing new and exciting research and training opportunities

-State-of-the-art audio/visual technology for observing and recording live therapy and supervision sessions

- Faculty with diverse interests who have gained numerous awards and honors

- Learning environments that foster diversity and tolerance