Training future physician-scientists to improve health
Medical Scientist Training Program
This program at Johns Hopkins University is designed for people who want to become both doctors and researchers, helping them learn how to improve healthcare while also focusing on bringing in students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10869941 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at Johns Hopkins University trains individuals to become both medical doctors and researchers, known as MD-PhDs. The training involves a combination of medical education and extensive research experience, allowing students to develop innovative approaches to healthcare. Each year, approximately 12 highly qualified students are selected based on a holistic review of their academic and personal backgrounds. The program emphasizes diversity and inclusion, actively recruiting students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are individuals pursuing a career that combines medicine and research, particularly those with strong academic backgrounds and a passion for biomedical innovation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in a career in medicine or research may not benefit directly from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to the development of new medical treatments and improved patient care through the work of trained physician-scientists.
How similar studies have performed: The approach of training physician-scientists has a strong track record of success, with many similar programs producing influential leaders in medicine and research.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cox, Andrea L — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Cox, Andrea L
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 below.