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Medical Scientist Training Program

Educating Physician-Scientists to Bridge Biomedical Discoveries, Clinical Innovation and Community Impact.

Medical Scientist Training Program

The University of Louisville Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) prepares physician-scientists to lead biomedical and community-engaged research that addresses the root causes of disease and improves health outcomes across health-challenged populations. As the only institution in the Commonwealth with MSTP support, UofL is expanding its program to strengthen the integration of clinical, translational and community-partnered research.

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A Unique Training Environment

UofL is one of 102 U.S. institutions with both Carnegie R1 and Community Engaged classifications, offering exceptional infrastructure for training in both basic science and community-engaged (CE) clinical research.

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Program Highlights

We prepare graduates to become physician-scientist leaders who can build trust, design impactful research, and improve health beyond the walls of the academic medical center.
100

Percent tuition support in addition to a stipend

4

Out of the last five graduates matched to top tier PSTPs

7.7

10-year average time to MD/PhD is reduced

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Admissions

You will apply to the MD program. Upon acceptance, you will apply to the PhD program.

Doctoral Admissions