T32GM142617

Medical Scientist Training Program - Project Summary/Abstract

The Emory Medical Scientist Training Program leverages our institution's comprehensive academic programs and diverse clinical training sites to create unique, interdisciplinary training opportunities that culminate in the award of the dual MD/PhD degree. Under the director's lead, co-directors focus on the clinical and research phases of training.

Significant clinical exposure precedes graduate training to (a) ensure alignment of clinical and research objectives and (b) facilitate the transition to research-intensive residencies and lifelong careers as physician scientists. Training begins with thirty months of medical training (12 months of which consist of required clinical rotations), during which students also participate in a journal club, advising activities, and research rotations that culminate in selecting a PhD advisor and program.

During the PhD years, the MD/PhD program tracks milestones (preliminary exams, formation of dissertation committee, completion of training in research ethics and reproducibility of research; publication requirements; re-entry timeline) to ensure consistent, rigorous training across all PhD paths. The MD/PhD program also incorporates mentor-mentee check-ins several times a year to ensure supportive training environments and interventions as needed to ensure timely progress to degree.

Protected time for longitudinal clinical experiences provides clinical continuity during the PhD, and a smooth post-PhD transition to the final year of clinical training is managed through a re-entry course. Emory University's collaborative ethos is reflected in our program's academic and administrative structures. The MD/PhD program is sited within the School of Medicine Office of Medical Education and Student Affairs suite for prompt access to our registrar, financial aid, and wellness/support offices such as the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

Our monthly clinical research conference offers opportunities for presentations and professional development activities. Our Laney Graduate School partnership ensures smooth transitions between the medical and graduate phases and affords training in the Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, the Biomedical Engineering Program (joint program department of Biomedical Engineering of Georgia Tech and Emory), in any of the doctoral programs in the Rollins School of Public Health, or in graduate programs of Emory College (e.g., Anthropology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology).

An executive committee (which includes partners from our participating schools and programs as well as student leadership representatives) provides oversight. Our admissions committee (which includes student representatives) embraces holistic application review. Our annual two-day retreat provides an opportunity for socializing and reflection on program goals and future directions. A grant-writing course taught by one of our program co-directors helps trainees prepare NRSA and other fellowship applications.

Our students partner with program faculty and staff to spearhead new initiatives, participate in recruitment activities, curriculum development, and program evaluation, all of which leads to program cohesion and physician scientist leadership development.

Emory University

THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES (NIGMS) SUPPORTS BASIC RESEARCH THAT INCREASES OUR UNDERSTANDING OF BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES AND LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCES IN DISEASE DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND PREVENTION. NIGMS ALSO SUPPORTS RESEARCH IN SPECIFIC CLINICAL AREAS THAT AFFECT MULTIPLE ORGAN SYSTEMS: ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PERI-OPERATIVE PAIN, CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ?COMMON TO MULTIPLE DRUGS AND TREATMENTS, AND INJURY, CRITICAL ILLNESS, SEPSIS, AND WOUND HEALING.? NIGMS-FUNDED SCIENTISTS INVESTIGATE HOW LIVING SYSTEMS WORK AT A RANGE OF LEVELSFROM MOLECULES AND CELLS TO TISSUES AND ORGANSIN RESEARCH ORGANISMS, HUMANS, AND POPULATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, TO ENSURE THE VITALITY AND CONTINUED PRODUCTIVITY OF THE RESEARCH ENTERPRISE, NIGMS PROVIDES LEADERSHIP IN SUPPORTING THE TRAINING OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS, ENHANCING THE DIVERSITY OF THE SCIENTIFIC WORKFORCE, AND DEVELOPING RESEARCH CAPACITY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.

93.853 - Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders

National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) [HHS - NIH]

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NNDS) [HHS - NIH]

Atlanta, Georgia 303224250 United States

Single Zip Code

Medical Scientist Training Program (T32) (PAR-19-036)

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 356% from $1,254,796 to $5,718,293.