South Texas Medical Scientist Training Program
The STX-MSTP is an NIH-designated Medical Scientist Training Program (dual degree MD/PhD Program). The goals of the MSTP are to support the training of a diverse group of physician-scientists who will:
- Provide the highest level of clinical care.
- Conduct innovative and translational biomedical research.
- Function as clinical and scientific leaders addressing the growing health disparities of America.
- Practice inclusive, safe, and rigorous mentorship in research and medical training environments
Our program works in conjunction with the Long School of Medicine for medical school and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences for graduate school.
Program Timeline
Our program provides integrated training focused on developing physician-scientists, however, there are distinctly clinical and research-oriented parts of the program as well. For a more detailed look at the breakdown, please see the figure below.
Funding
The STX-MSTP covers the following expenses for a student's duration in the program:
- Annual stipend of $35,000
- Tuition and fees for both Medical and Graduate School
- Health insurance
- Required materials and tests (I.e. USMLE)
Program Demographics
| Demographic | Our Students |
|---|---|
| #1 most diverse MSTP for race/ethnicity | 30% |
| Underrepresented* | 55% |
| Female | 48% |
| Married / have children | 23% / 15% |
| From Out of State | 55% |
Program Outcomes
| Medicine | Research |
|---|---|
| Step 1 Median: 245 (national mean ~230) | NIH NRSAs: ~30% of students; Top 5 MSTP by F30s |
| Match: > 95% Match First Choice | 86% of students earned individual grants |
| Residency Match: View Alumni | Top 4 MSTP by individual grants |
| Academic Faculty Positions: 47% | Mean Manuscripts: 4.7 |
Mean Time to Graduation: 7.97 Years