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MSTP Program and Curriculum

Med 1 | Year 1

Med 1 | Year 1

Ongoing: Attend Monthly Med 1 Lunches with the Director or an Associate Director,  Annual Retreat, Monthly Research in Progress, Seminars, and Physician-Scientist Advisory Committee meeting, and complete annual Progress Report

Fall and Spring Curriculum:

  • Molecular and Cellular Medicine
  • Microbes: The Essentials
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Mind, Brain, Behavior
  • Gastroenterology System
  • Social Issues in Medicine
  • Cells to Society
  • Clinical Performance Development, adapted to MSTP

MSTP Classes in Pathology Department:

  • Molecular Basis of Human Diseases (Fall and Spring)
  • MSTP Journal Club (Spring)
  • Summer research rotation both before and after Med 1
  • Organize Advisory Committee

Med 2 | Year 2

Med 2 | Year 2

Ongoing: Attend Monthly Med 2 Lunches with the Director or an Associate Director, the Annual Retreat, monthly Research in Progress, Seminars, and Physician-Scientist Advisory Committee meeting, and complete annual Progress ReportCardiovascular System

  • Fall Curriculum:
    - Pulmonary System
    - Renal System
    - Endocrine/Reproductive System
    - Hematology System
  • Spring Curriculum:
    - Clinical Performance Development
    - Take USMLE
    - Clerkships begin
    - Possible Research Rotation and Grad Classes
  • Choose Mentor in Fall, apply to Grad School by February 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grad School | Years 3-6

Grad School | Years 3-6

Ongoing: Attend Retreat, Research in Progress, Seminars, and Physician-Scientist Advisory Committee meeting, and complete annual Progress Report

Choose from one of these BIMS programs:

 

 

 

 

 

Complete all requirements for the PhD including research, dissertation and defense

Consult with School of Medicine, MSTP Associate Directors, and MSTP Transition Committee to plan transition back into clinics

Med 3-4 | Year 7-8

Med 3-4 | Year 7-8

Ongoing: Attend Retreat, Research in Progress, Seminars, and Physician-Scientist Advisory Committee meeting, and complete annual Progress Report



These are the last 2 years:

  • Complete 15 months of clerkships (required/elective)
  • Begin interviewing for residency positions