# Medical Scientist Training Program

> **NIH NIH T32** · BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · 2022 · $1,347,994

## Abstract

The mission of the proposed Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)
is to develop a diverse population of future physician scientists who will be leaders in the biomedical workforce
through the completion of a rigorous, integrated MD and PhD training program carried out in the dynamic
Texas Medical Center. The BCM MSTP has had a strong track record of success in student productivity,
career placement and developing leaders in the biomedical workforce. Building on this foundation the new
BCM MSTP incorporates new, innovative curricula and focuses on development of trainees' transferrable
skills and preparation for career pathways through which to utilize dual degree training. The program
leadership includes five physician-scientists who lead active research laboratories, conduct a range of clinical
services, and are committed to advising and training MSTP students. Located in the Texas Medical Center,
the world's largest medical center, the BCM MSTP offers an outstanding research facilities and clinical training
at hospitals that serve the racially, ethnically and economically diverse population of Houston. Students
pursue graduate training across biomedical fields by selecting from among 7 newly designed graduate
programs at BCM and the Rice University Bioengineering program. The proposed BCM MSTP program
objectives include: (1) Develop and conduct an outstanding MD/PhD dual degree training program under the
MSTP framework; (2) Recruit highly motivated applicants from diverse backgrounds and diverse educational
and research experiences committed to a career as a physician-scientist; (3) Foster a supportive, safe and
inclusive environment that enhances student retention from matriculation through completion of dual degree
training by providing resources to promote wellness, academic success, team-based skills and a strong MSTP
student community; and (4) Ensure that our students will complete the dual program in an average of 8 years
with meritorious research and medical accomplishments that will propel them to successful careers in the
biomedical workforce. Our MSTP trainee-focused objectives include: (1) Students will develop a track record
of early success as physician-scientists through discovery, completion of significant, reproducible, and
responsible research resulting in high quality journal publications and a completed doctoral thesis; (2)
Students will become proficient communicators of biomedical science in multiple different platforms and
audiences; (3) Students will improve their ability to work in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams through dedicated
training in team-based learning in medical school, graduate school projects, and MSTP activities; (4) Students
will become culturally aware and adept physician scientists with knowledge of social determinants of health
and skills in minimizing health disparities; and (5) Graduates of the BCM MSTP will cultivate career plans with
relevant experience and ...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10409795
- **Project number:** 5T32GM136611-03
- **Recipient organization:** BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- **Principal Investigator:** Benjamin J Frankfort
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $1,347,994
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2020-07-01 → 2025-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10409795

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10409795, Medical Scientist Training Program (5T32GM136611-03). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10409795. Licensed CC0.

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