Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32)

The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) aims to develop a diverse pool of highly trained physician-scientist leaders to meet the nation's biomedical research needs. This program provides support to eligible domestic institutions for integrated dual-degree training, leading to both professional medical doctorate degrees and research doctorate degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent). The goal is to equip graduates with the skills to develop research programs that accelerate the translation of research advances to the understanding, detection, treatment, and prevention of human disease. Key aspects of the program include: * Developing effective, evidence-based approaches to integrated dual-degree training * Incorporating didactic, research, mentoring, and career development elements to prepare trainees for careers with significant impact on health-related research needs * Fostering the persistence of MSTP alumni in research careers * Enhancing the diversity of the physician-scientist workforce