The Medical Scientist Training Program

The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) funded MD/PhD program offers exceptional training opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career as a physician/scientist.

It combines the curriculum of the School of Medicine (SOM) and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) to provide a structured foundation of diverse topics, with the flexibility necessary to meet the needs of the individual student.

University of Massachusetts Medical School was founded in 1962 to provide affordable, high-quality medical education to state residents and to increase the number of primary care physicians practicing in underserved areas of the state. It is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the leading medical schools in the nation for primary care education.

The research enterprise received approximately $250 million in federal and private research grants and contracts in fiscal year 2018.The institution is committed to enhancing health and science education, ensuring community health, building a diverse workforce and enriching lives through extensive community outreach.

Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts Medical School is one of five University of Massachusetts campuses.