Training future physician-scientists to improve health
Medical Scientist Training Program
This program at Johns Hopkins University is designed for students who want to become both doctors and researchers, helping them learn how to care for patients while also conducting important health research.
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-11119258 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at Johns Hopkins University trains students to become both medical doctors and researchers, known as MD-PhDs. The curriculum combines rigorous medical education with extensive research training, allowing students to engage in innovative health-related research while also learning to provide patient care. Each year, a select group of highly qualified applicants is admitted, focusing on diverse backgrounds and experiences. The program emphasizes holistic evaluation of candidates, ensuring a broad representation of future leaders in medicine and science.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are individuals pursuing a career that combines medicine and scientific 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 will not benefit directly from this training program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to the development of highly skilled physician-scientists who can significantly advance medical research and patient care.
How similar studies have performed: This program builds on a long history of successful MD-PhD training programs, which have proven effective in producing leaders in medical research and clinical practice.
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.