South Texas Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD Program)

STX-MSTP

The NIH-designated Medical Scientist Training Program at Íø±¬³Ô¹Ï offers a cohesive dual degree MD-PhD training experience. We welcome a class of eight students each year, with each student bringing a unique perspective and research background to the table. Applicants for our program should have a passion for biomedical investigation as well as the desire to translate those biomedical discoveries into medical advances. 

Myrna Garcia Jose Cavazos

Important Dates

Nov
01
ACMAS Deadline

Contact us

For quickest contact, please email us:
stxmstp@uthscsa.edu

Requirements

  • Applicants who wish to be considered for the Íø±¬³Ô¹Ï Long School of Medicine MD-only program must also complete the application for the Texas Medical and Dental Schools (TMDSAS)

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Funding

The MSTP covers full costs for eight years of tuition, fees, and student health insurance. In addition to this, we provide a $35,000 annual stipend.

Program Brochure

Gabbe Zuniga, Ph.D.

The dual-degree STX-MSTP provides an integrated training experience to support my growth as a physician-scientist.

Gabbe Zuniga, Ph.D.