# Graduate Training in Growth and Development

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO · 2020 · $484,216

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
The University of Chicago Growth, Development and Disabilities MD/PhD Training Program is designed to
provide basic science and translational research training for a highly selective group of medical students in a
combined-degree program. The Program is based on the premise that a commitment to complete both the MD
and PhD degrees and to establish and maintain a research-focused career is only developed after some time
in medical school (hence no attrition from this training program since 1978). Students are chosen on the basis
of outstanding academic credentials, demonstrated ability in basic science, and devotion to pursuit of a
research-oriented career. All students fulfill the requirements of a PhD in a particular discipline and complete
the same requirements for the MD as other medical students. They are continuously and longitudinally advised
by the Program Director and staff, a Student Advisory Committee, an External Advisory Committee, and
Mentors who have outstanding records of promoting the training, education and career advancement of
biomedical scientists. The Program attempts to closely align its training goals with the mission of NICHD to
foster training in the areas of growth, development, and disabilities research and clinical specialties in
pediatrics and related areas. The overall Program, its elements, and the participants are assessed via multiple
evaluation tools through the year. The ultimate success is measured by the impact of the trainees' thesis
research, the completion of both the MD and PhD degrees, and their long-term success as physician-
scientists.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9954107
- **Project number:** 5T32HD007009-45
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
- **Principal Investigator:** NANCY B SCHWARTZ
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $484,216
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1975-07-01 → 2023-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9954107

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9954107, Graduate Training in Growth and Development (5T32HD007009-45). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9954107. Licensed CC0.

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