# Medical Scientist Training Program - The Ohio State University

> **NIH NIH T32** · OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · 2024 · $987,338

## Abstract

PROJECT ABSTRACT
In order to advance science and discover cures for the myriad of human diseases, a workforce comprised of
diverse and academically strong physician-scientists trained in hypothesis-driven research, rigorous and data-
intensive methods, and evidence-based clinical practice is crucial. This cohort of trainees must have specialized
and focused training that integrates rigorous scientific education with state-of-the-art medical training. The overall
goal of The Ohio State University (OSU) Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is to provide MD-PhD
students with the rigor, depth, and breadth of both scientific and medical education in a way that melds both sets
of training to prepare them to be the future leaders of the biomedical workforce. The expectation is that graduates
of our program will become faculty members at academic, public, or private research enterprises and spend
most of their time conducting research relevant to the improvement of human health. Our program provides the
programmatic structure, curricular content, scientific and clinical guidance, mentoring, facilities, and stimulating
environment to catalyze the integration of research and clinical training essential for a student to become a
successful physician-scientist. We focus on imparting an understanding of the best practices in clinical skills and
research that lead to high clinical acumen, outstanding science that is both rigorous and reproducible, and the
responsible and safe conduct of research and clinical practice. OSU MSTP students will receive a unique blend
of competency-based training from the College of Medicine, the Graduate School, and specific graduate programs
that will synergize to increase the trainees’ ability to translate between the scientific and clinical worlds. As part of
our program, MSTP trainees will receive instruction in technical skills, grant writing, and written and oral
communication that will position them for success in the rapidly advancing academic research field. In addition to
technical training, students in our program receive extensive mentorship throughout their journey from a cohort of
faculty that have received training and embrace this important role. In prior funding periods, students have earned
their degrees in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (BGSP), Neuroscience Graduate Studies Program
(NGSP), or Biomedical Engineering (BME). We now have students receiving PhD training in Public Health (PH)
and anticipate future PhDs across the University in carefully vetted affiliate programs. Because of our curricular
integration and careful oversight by MSTP Leadership, the large majority of our students complete their studies
in 8 years. Although our program has doubled in size in the past 10 years, continued growth of our applicant
pool and our faculty makes continued expansion appropriate, and we plan to increase our class from 10 students
per year to 12. In accordance with NIGMS guidelines, we also request an i...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10914919
- **Project number:** 5T32GM139784-04
- **Recipient organization:** OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** GINNY L BUMGARDNER
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $987,338
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2021-07-01 → 2026-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10914919

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10914919, Medical Scientist Training Program - The Ohio State University (5T32GM139784-04). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10914919. Licensed CC0.

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