Training future physician-scientists to advance medical research
Official title: Medical Scientist Training Program
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-10912714 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help students from different backgrounds become doctor-researchers who study diseases, blending medical training with scientific education to improve healthcare for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | August 23, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $542,949 |
| NIH project number | 5T32GM150524-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912714 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are intellectually gifted students interested in pursuing careers that combine medicine and research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pursuing a career in medicine or research may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program aims to train a diverse group of talented students to become physician-scientists who will conduct disease-oriented research. It combines medical and graduate education to prepare students for careers that bridge the gap between clinical practice and scientific inquiry. The program has a strong focus on increasing diversity among its trainees and has successfully integrated students from various backgrounds, including those from the University of Puerto Rico. With a history of continuous funding since 1982, the program has graduated many students who are now contributing to medical research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to a new generation of physician-scientists who are better equipped to tackle complex medical challenges.
How similar studies have gone: This program builds on a long history of successful training programs for physician-scientists, indicating a proven approach to developing future leaders in medical research.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Milewicz, Dianna M — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Milewicz, Dianna M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.