Tri-Institutional MD–PhD Program
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The Tri-Institutional MD–PhD Program is a MD–PhD degree program based in Upper East Side, New York City. Introduced in 1991, the current program is operated by Weill Cornell Medicine, Rockefeller University, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Sloan Kettering Institute.{{Cite book|title=Weill Cornell Medicine: A History of Cornell's Medical School|last1=Gotto|first1=Antonio M.|last2=Moon|first2=Jennifer|publisher=Cornell University Press|year=2016|isbn=9781501703669|pages=177}}Paul Smaglik. [http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v419/n6905/full/nj6905-04a.html New York: Building cooperation.]Nature. vol. 419, no. 4-5 (September 2002). Accessed July 3, 2008.[http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-5405036_ITM Weill Cornell: from scholars to scientists.] The Scientist. November 22, 2004. Accessed July 3, 2008[http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-6599522_ITM Stem Cell Research in New York City Receives Pivotal Boost From The Starr Foundation; New Tri-Institutional Collaboration Aimed at Realizing Potential of Stem Cell Research.] AScribe Medicine News Service. May 23, 2005. Accessed July 3, 2008.
The program is currently directed by Katharine C. Hsu.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mskcc.org/news-releases/dr-katharine-hsu-named-director-tri-institutional-m-d-ph-d|title=Dr. Katharine Hsu Named Director of Tri-Institutional M.D.-Ph.D. Program|website=www.mskcc.org|date=9 April 2021 |access-date=2021-12-23}}
Profile
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Students who complete the program are awarded an M.D. from Weill Cornell Medical College and a Ph.D. from either Weill Cornell Medicine Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Rockefeller University, or the Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
In 2019, the program processed over 500 applications for 18 spots. These positions are funded by the National Institutes of Health Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP){{Cite web|url=https://www.nigms.nih.gov/training/instpredoc/pages/PredocInst-MSTP.aspx#NY|title=Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) Institutions - National Institute of General Medical Sciences|website=www.nigms.nih.gov|language=en-us|access-date=2018-01-29}} for the full length of training, which is typically 7–8 years.{{Cite web|url=http://weill.cornell.edu/mdphd/programs/faq.html?name1=FAQ&type1=2Active|title=Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program|website=weill.cornell.edu|access-date=2018-01-29}}
Directors
- Olaf Sparre Andersen{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2021 |title=Dr. Katharine Hsu Named Director of Tri-Institutional M.D.-Ph.D. Program |url=https://news.weill.cornell.edu/news/2021/04/dr-katharine-hsu-named-director-of-tri-institutional-md-phd-program |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=WCM Newsroom |language=en}}
- Katharine C. Hsu 2021-present{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2021 |title=Dr. Katharine Hsu Named Director of Tri-Institutional M.D.-Ph.D. Program |url=https://news.weill.cornell.edu/news/2021/04/dr-katharine-hsu-named-director-of-tri-institutional-md-phd-program |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=WCM Newsroom |language=en}}
See also
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External links
- [http://www.weill.cornell.edu/mdphd Tri-Institutional MD–PhD Program website]
- [http://www.weill.cornell.edu Weill Medical College of Cornell University website]
- [http://www.rockefeller.edu The Rockefeller University]
- [http://www.mskcc.org Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center]
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Category:1991 establishments in New York City