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University of Pittsburgh Medical Scientist Training Program
University of Pittsburgh

Medical Scientist Training Program

Pittsburgh, USA

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Sep 2025

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    About: The Medical Scientist Training Program offers an integrated curriculum that allows students to pursue both a medical degree and a PhD in a streamlined manner. This program typically spans over seven years, combining clinical training with research experiences in various biomedical fields.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles in academic medicine, clinical research, pharmaceutical industry, and public health. Opportunities may also exist in healthcare policy, biotechnology, and educational leadership within medical institutions.

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Introduction

The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University was established in 1983 to offer exceptionally talented individuals the opportunity to undertake a physician-scientist training program tailored to their specific research interests. This program is funded partly by the Medical Scientist Training Program of the National Institutes of Health.

For students who have a clearly-defined interest in biomedical research, the MSTP serves as a bridge between the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and 20 graduate programs in basic sciences or engineering at either the University of Pittsburgh or Carnegie Mellon University. During a period of seven to eight years, these individuals meet the degree requirements of both a graduate school and the medical school, thus acquiring the knowledge, skills, and experience to begin careers in some of the most exciting areas of medical research.

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