# Mount Sinai Medical Scientist Training Program

> **NIH NIH T32** · ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI · 2021 · $1,375,968

## Abstract

This is the competitive renewal for the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at the Icahn School of
Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS). The MD/PhD program at Mount Sinai began in 1971 and in 1977 was
awarded its first funding from NIGMS as an MSTP. For 39 years, our mission has been to educate future
physician-scientists in a rigorous, integrated joint degree program. The program features an open and
collaborative environment that fosters innovation in fundamental and translational biomedical research.
Our trainees become independent investigators and leaders who apply basic science discoveries to
improve healthcare in all communities. A large percentage of the trainees (82%) continue to pursue
biomedical research (academic, pharma, federal agencies). During the past five years, ISMMS has
continued to increase in ranking as one of the nation's top translational biomedical research institutions,
15th in research funding among US medical schools. Based on an ambitious Strategic Plan, ISMMS
established a series of institutes that bridge basic science and clinical departments, strengthening our
translational goals. A major centerpiece is a new translational research building, the Hess Center for
Science and Medicine, that increased our research capacity by 30% and supported the recruitment of
>200 new faculty, of whom 77 have joined the MSTP training faculty. In parallel, the numbers of highly
qualified applicants to our MSTP have steadily increased. Our students achieve at a high level, as
measured by publications, receipt of independent fellowship support, and matching in top residency
programs. ISMMS has an outstanding record in the recruitment and retention of a diverse body of
medical and graduate students. The MSTP has implemented a new program-specific integrated
curriculum and also features courses that facilitate smooth transitions from preclinical to PhD and then
from PhD to clinical training. Our MSTP also provides significant flexibility in the path through the
program and opportunities for tailoring to the needs of the student. The Dean has invested considerable
resources to build and strengthen the MD/PhD Program. In this application, we request funding to
continue the MSTP beyond year 40. The MD/PhD Program at ISMMS provides an outstanding
foundation for its students to develop successful careers as physician-scientists.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10189624
- **Project number:** 5T32GM007280-45
- **Recipient organization:** ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
- **Principal Investigator:** Margaret H Baron
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $1,375,968
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1977-07-01 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10189624

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10189624, Mount Sinai Medical Scientist Training Program (5T32GM007280-45). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10189624. Licensed CC0.

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