Program is designed for students interested in careers in medical research and academic medicine.
Students entering into the dual program take advantage of flexibility in the School's curricular structure to complete Core I and Core II during their first year. They partially substitute this work for a block of the Medical School curriculum. MSTP students take the other elements of the initial Medical School curriculum and thus forge bonds with both the entering PhD and MD classes. All MSTP students must reach a timely decision on preceptor and MTA during the second year or by the end of the summer following that year. Progress will be assessed in this area as a major indicator of satisfactory progress in the Program.