MD-PhD programs provide training in both medicine and research. They are specifically designed for those who want to become physician scientists.
- The AAMC has some information for students to learn if MD-PhD programs are for them.
- Find research during the school year and the summer.
- NIH Summer Research Programs for current undergraduates
- NIH Postbac Research Programs for students who have graduated with a bachelor’s degree
- UC Berkeley’s Office of Undergraduate Research
- Various universities throughout the country have summer research programs
- The application and timeline for MSTP is the same as for MD programs with the following additions:
- Two additional essays.
- Two extra Letters of Recommendation from Principal Investigators or Post Docs are required
- Medical schools encourage transfer students apply to MSTP programs