Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)

The Ohio State University College of Medicine’s Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) prepares you to become a physician-scientist and a leader in health care. In Ohio State’s dual-degree MD-PhD program, you’ll be trained extensively in research and clinical medicine, feel empowered to create knowledge that benefits humanity and be provided the mentorship, sponsorship and training to ensure your personal and professional success.

What makes Ohio State’s MD-PhD program unique?

• The MSTP program’s rigorous yet compassionate training environment is located at a world-renowned university and one of the best academic health centers in the country, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
• Ohio State values a culture of collaboration over competition. With Ohio State’s focus on interprofessional education and the building of our new Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Center, each student in the College of Medicine has the opportunity to learn and train with students from Ohio State’s six other health science colleges.
• You’re part of a community that cares for you, as a person and as a professional. You’ll be surrounded by people who are passionate about the impact of their work, and who inspire you to help create a more vibrant future.
  • MSTP faculty members provide guidance and mentorship and MSTP leadership provides support so that you can advance your career and research interests and have a lasting impact on people and communities.
  • Ohio State’s MSTP community is a tight-knit group of students from across the country. From study sessions in Prior Hall to rooting for the Buckeyes on game day, you’ll share experiences that create personal and professional connections that can last a lifetime.
• Columbus – the 14^th most populous city in the nation – is a welcoming, culturally diverse city with a low cost of living and plenty of entertainment options for young professionals and families.