Mount Sinai Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is committed
Meet Our Team
Talia H. Swartz, MD, PhD
Senior Associate Dean for MD-PhD Education Director, Medical Scientist Training Program
Jaime Chu, MD
Associate Director, Career Development and Programming
Brad Rosenberg, MD, PhD
Associate Director, Research Training and Scientific Development
Bianca Taylor, MSEd Administrative Director
Matthew Hersey MSTP Coordinator
The Mount Sinai MSTP leadership team is dedicated to the success and well-being of every trainee. We bring a shared commitment to mentorship, academic and professional development, and creating a supportive environment From individualized advising to program innovation and day-to-day operations, we work collaboratively to guide students through each phase of their physician-scientist journey
Jaime Talia Bianca Brad Matt
Letter From the Director
DearMSTPCommunity,
Thisyearhasbeenoneoftransformation, adaptation,andgrowthforthephysician-scientist communityatMountSinai.
Asbiomedicalresearchandmedicinecontinueto evolverapidly,MountSinaiMSTPremains committedtobuildingtrainingpathwaysthatare flexible,collaborative,andresponsivetotheneeds offuturephysician-scientists
Thisyearmarkedanimportantmilestonein implementingtheASCENDcurriculumasourMSTP studentsenteredthenextphaseofthisnew educationalmodel Forthefirsttime,MSTPstudents completedPhase1,tookUSMLEStep1,andbegan clerkshipspriortoenteringthePhDphaseof training.Weareincrediblyproudofthisinaugural ASCENDcohort,allofwhomsuccessfullynavigated thistransition,identifiedresearchmentorsand laboratories,andarenowpreparingtobeginthe PhDphasethissummer
Atthesametime,studentsreturningfromthePhD phasetransitionedbackintoclinicalclerkships followingcompletionofourredesignedMD-PhD ClinicalRefreshercourse Thisspringmarkedthe firstoverlapbetweenstudentsenteringand returningfromthePhDphaseunderASCEND, creatingnewopportunitiesforpeermentorshipand sharedexperienceduringthetransitionfromthe legacycurriculum
Recognizingthattransitionsareamongthemost formativeperiodsinphysician-scientisttraining,we continuedexpandingMSTPHorizons,our longitudinaladvisingandprofessionaldevelopment initiativefocusedonmentorship,careerplanning, residencypreparation,andphysician-scientist identityformation Wealsoincreasedengagement withresidencyandfellowshipleadershipacross MountSinaitostrengthenresearch-focused trainingpathwaysandsupportlong-termphysicianscientistretention
Thiscommitmenttosustainingthephysician scientist workforcewasfurtherreflectedinthelaunchofthe MountSinaiAcademyofPhysician-Scientists (MAPS),anewcross-institutionalinitiativededicated tomentorship,careerdevelopment,andcommunitybuildingacrossallstagesoftraining.Wewereequally excitedtocelebratethelaunchofthenewMountSinai chapteroftheAmericanPhysicianScientists Association(APSA),anoutstandingstudent-led initiativethatwillfurtherstrengthenmentorship, advocacy,leadershipdevelopment,andpeer connectionwithinourphysician-scientistcommunity
Ourstudentscontinuedtoachieveextraordinary successthroughimpactfulpublications,prestigious NIHF30andF31fellowshipawards,andan exceptionalresidencymatch,withmorethan80 percentofgraduatingstudentspursuingresearchtrackresidencyprograms
Aswelookahead,2027willmarkthe50th anniversaryoftheMountSinaiMedicalScientist TrainingProgram Overthepastfivedecades,Mount SinaiMSTPhastrainedgenerationsofphysicianscientistswhohaveadvancedbiomedicaldiscovery, transformedpatientcare,andbecomeleadersacross academia,industry,andpublicservice Welook forwardtocelebratingthisimportantmilestonewith ourstudents,alumni,faculty,andbroadercommunity Weinvitealumniandfriendsoftheprogramtowatch foradditionalinformationaboutour50thAnniversary MSTPReunionandCelebrationinthecomingyear
Thankyoutoourstudents,faculty,alumni,staff,and supportersformakingthissucharemarkableyear. Together,wecontinuebuildingaphysician-scientist communitydefinedbyinnovation,mentorship, collaboration,anddiscovery
Bestwishes,
TaliaH.Swartz,MD,PhD SeniorAssociateDeanforMD-PhDEducation Director,MedicalScientistTrainingProgram
As part of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the MSTP is guided by the institution's commitment to innovation, discovery, education, and improving human health.
Vision Mission
We pursue innovative approaches to education, research, and patient care, combining the best traditions of biomedicine and health care delivery with the principles and entrepreneurial thinking of a startup, to uncover novel insights about disease and health. Building this culture of innovation requires making large investments and taking a transformative approach to discovery, which means taking risks and disrupting the status quo. In this way, we are transforming the practice of medicine while reinventing medical research to produce radically better outcomes for patients.
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai advances science, medicine, and health care delivery for the benefit of humanity through a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and belonging. We conduct groundbreaking research; educate and nurture the next generation of exceptional clinicians, researchers, teachers, and leaders; and deliver the most advanced compassionate care with an unwavering commitment to health equity.
Program Overview
The Mount Sinai Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is dedicated to training the next generation of physician-scientists through an integrated and supportive dual-degree experience Our students engage in rigorous medical and scientific training while developing the skills needed to lead at the intersection of research and patient care
Our curriculum is designed to meet the evolving demands of 21st century health care and research With early clinical integration, flexible re-entry points, and tailored programs like MSTP TREK, MSTP Horizons, and the MSTP Clinical Refresher, students receive comprehensive support across every phase of training The new ASCEND curriculum enhances this foundation with a strong emphasis on foundational science, health systems, and leadership. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, supportive community that nurtures resilience and prepares our students for impactful careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
Curriculum Highlights and Special Programs
The New ASCEND Curriculum
The ASCEND curriculum at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai offers exciting new opportunities tailored to the unique needs of MD-PhD students. With a focus on flexibility, integration, and career development, ASCEND enhances both clinical and research training These are the six features we’re most excited to share: 01 04 02 05
MSTP TREK Academy
A focused program on resilience and leadership, TREK equips students with skills in professionalism, networking, and mentorship, creating a foundation for success in both research and clinical environments
Biomedical Sciences Core Curriculum
This enhanced core provides a rigorous, evidence-based framework with Journal Club + Problem Solving sessions, Technology Studios, and Major Content Reviews, ensuring students build a strong research foundation
MSTP Horizons
Monthly sessions guide students through the unique challenges of MD-PhD training, with a focus on finding labs and transition planning, balancing responsibilities, career planning, and wellness strategies
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Laboratory Rotations Between Year One and Two
Guided by MSTP TREK and Horizons, students engage in two three-week lab rotations and meet in one-on-one meetings with MSTP leadership, MTA directors, faculty, and peers to identify mentors and build their research community
Early Clinical Integration With Flexibility
Students can complete three clerkship blocks before starting their PhD This provides early clinical exposure or flexibility to catch up on progression requirements as needed
Flexible Re-Entry Points
The curriculum allows for seamless transitions back into MD training with re-entry opportunities twice a year, in February or May, to allow for individualized training pathways
Curriculum Highlights and Special Programs Launching the Physician-Scientist Journey
four-weekonboardingandprofessionaldevelopment programdesignedtosupportMD-PhDstudentsas theybeginphysician-scientisttrainingatMountSinai Throughorientationsessions,mentorshipmeetings, networkingopportunities,andcuratedlearning modules,TREKhelpsstudentsbuildfoundationalskills inresearchplanning,mentorship,leadership,and professionaldevelopmentwhilefosteringastrong senseofcommunitywithintheprogram
MSTPSurvivalSkillsisaresilience-focusedseries developedinpartnershipwiththeCenterforStress, Resilience,andPersonalGrowth(CSRPG)thatequips studentswithevidence-basedstrategiesformanaging stress,buildingadaptability,andmaintainingwell-being throughoutphysician-scientisttraining Through interactiveworkshopsledbyScarlettHo,PhD, studentsdeveloppracticalskillsthatsupport resilience,self-awareness,andlong-termsuccessin medicineandresearch
SessionTopics
• ScienceofResilienceandRealisticOptimism
• FacingAnxietyandActiveCoping
• SocialConnectionandFindingResilientRoleModels
• PsychologicalFirstAid
• IntroductiontoCognitiveBehavioralTherapy
• Self-Care
MSTP Leadership Colloquium is a student-led initiative that prepares students for the leadership roles they will assume as future physician-scientists Recognizing that success in academic medicine and biomedical research requires strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills, the program focuses on leadership development, professionalism, and the formation of professional identity. Through highly interactive workshops, students learn practical strategies for navigating complex professional environments, building collaborative relationships, and leading effectively in research, clinical, and academic settings Thanks to student leaders Khadijah Crawford, Nicole Hirsh, Liz Kahn, Katie Lynch, and Erika Nemeth.
Session Topics
• Professionalism and Professional Identity
• Leading Without Authority
• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Skills
• Marketing Yourself
• Inclusive Cultures
• Working in Teams
Curriculum Highlights and Special Programs MSTP Retreat
The2025MountSinaiMSTPRetreatbrought togetherstudents,faculty,alumni,andinvitedguests foraweekendofscientificexchange,mentorship,and communitybuilding Theretreatopenedwithremarks fromprogramleadership,followedbythejacketcoatingceremonyforfirst-yearstudents,and welcomingremarksfromMartaFilizola,PhD,Deanof theGraduateSchoolofBiomedicalSciencesatthe IcahnSchoolofMedicine,andEricNestler,MD,PhD, AnneandJoelEhrenkranzDeanoftheIcahnSchool ofMedicineandExecutiveVicePresident,Mount SinaiHealthSystem.Afeaturedkeynoteaddresswas deliveredbyMSTPalumnusDmitriyZamarin,MD, PhD,SectionHeadofGynecologicMedicalOncology andCo-DirectoroftheCenterofExcellencefor GynecologicCancerattheMountSinaiTischCancer Center,andProfessorProfessor,Medicine, HematologyandMedicalOncology,andImmunology andImmunotherapy,IcahnSchoolofMedicine,whose workincancerimmunotherapyandtranslational oncologyhighlightedthebroadimpactofphysicianscientisttraining.
Beyondthescientificprogram,theretreatprovided opportunitiesforconnectionandmentorshipthrough familydinners,breakoutdiscussions,residency programdirectorroundtables,andsocialactivities.An openmicsessionon"failedprojects"encouraged candidconversationsaboutresilienceandgrowth, whiletheweekendalsocelebratedtheincoming MSTPclassandhonoredgraduatingstudentsand theirdissertationaccomplishments
MSTPRetreatPlanningCommittee
Thesuccessofthe2025MountSinaiMSTPRetreat wasmadepossiblebythecreativity,dedication,and hardworkofourRetreatPlanningCommittee, chairedbyAudreyLeeOvermanymonthsof planning,thecommitteeworkedcloselywithMSTP leadershipandstafftodevelopaprogramthat balancedscientificexchange,mentorship, professionaldevelopment,andcommunity-building Theireffortshelpedcreateamemorableexperience forstudents,faculty,alumni,andguests,andweare deeplygratefulfortheirleadershipandserviceto theMSTPcommunity
RetreatPlanningCommittee:
AudreyLee(Chair),AroobaAhmed,Khadijah Crawford,KatieLynch,MananKrishnamurthy, ThedoeNyunt,TracyOkine,NataliaRodriguez Rodriguez,EstherSeo,andStephanieSong
Curriculum Highlights and Special Programs MSTP Retreat
Theretreatalsofeaturedanalumnipanelthat showcaseddiversephysician-scientistcareer pathwaysacrossacademia,government,andindustry PanelistsincludedMargotGoodkin,MD,PhD, VicePresidentofOphthalmologyClinical DevelopmentatAnnexonBiosciences; WendyRubinstein,MD,PhD,SeniorScientificOfficer intheDivisionofCancerPreventionattheNational CancerInstitute;andDmitriyZamarin,MD,PhD Together,theydiscussedcareerdevelopment, translationalscience,leadership,andtheevolving opportunitiesavailabletophysician-scientists.
Studentscholarshipwashighlightedthroughoral presentationsandpostersessionsspanning immunology,neuroscience,cancerbiology, regenerativemedicine,genetics,artificialintelligence, andcomputationalbiology.
Featuredstudentspeakersincluded: KhadijahCrawford(mentor:PeterRudebeck,PhD), JakeHerb(mentor:JudyCho,MD),and AudreyLee(mentor:BenjaminRapoport,PhD),who presentedtheirongoingresearchandreflectedthe intellectualbreadthofthetrainingprogram Additional scientificprogrammingincludedtraineeposter presentationsandthematicabstractsessionsacross theMountSinaiAreasofTraining(MTAs)
Curriculum Highlights and Special Programs MSTP Horizons: Navigating the Physician-Scientist Journey
complexities of dual-degree training and build fulfilling physician-scientist careers Through monthly, interactive sessions, students explore core topics such as laboratory rotation planning, developing effective mentor relationships, research residency preparation, and the strategic use of protected time and funding mechanisms The course encourages reflection and planning through Individual Development Plans (IDPs) while addressing timely topics such as physicianscientist leadership and research residencies
Curriculum Highlights and Special Programs
MSTP Horizons
Career and Professional Development
Your Role as a Dual-Degree Student
Career Options for MD–PhD Graduates
Research Residencies 101
Networking for Physician-Scientists
Reflecting on Your Individual Development Plan
Strategies for Optimizing Time Management
From Research to Reform: Health Equity
MD-PhD Residency Planning
Protected Time, Percent Effort, and
Funding
Research, Mentorship, and Transition Support
Laboratory Rotation Planning
Getting the Most Out of Your Rotations
Rotation Reflection: Selecting a Research Mentor
MSTP THINQ: Lab Planning
Cultivating Mentor-Mentee Dynamics
Starting in the Lab for Mentors and Mentees
Clinical Re-entry
Making the Most of Clerkships
Connecting Across Transitions
MSTPHorizonshashelpedmethink intentionallyabouttransitions.
Curriculum Highlights and Special Programs MSTP Bedside Rounds
throughout their research years In 2025 2026, the series featured sessions across a broad range of specialties hosted by physician-scientist faculty mentors, including Dr. Chu; Alexandros D Polydorides, MD, PhD; Emily J Gallagher, MD, PhD; Alan Dardik, MD, PhD; Mohammed Zeeshan Akhtar, MD, PhD; Bachir Taouli, MD; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA; Dr. Swartz; and Brian Sweis, MD, PhD Through bedside teaching, case-based discussion, and specialty-specific clinical exposure, the program provides trainees with opportunities to maintain clinical fluency, explore translational and mechanistic questions arising from patient care, and strengthen mentorship relationships across disciplines
Curriculum Highlights and Special Programs Biomedical Sciences
The Biomedical Sciences Core Curriculum (BSR1017 and BSR1018), led by Matthew O'Connell, PhD and Dr. Rosenberg, underwent significant redesign as part of the implementation of the ASCEND curriculum Developed to provide MSTP students with a rigorous and integrated foundation in biomedical science, the updated courses emphasize scientific reasoning, critical analysis, and the application of foundational principles to contemporary research and medicine The curriculum incorporates innovative educational approaches, including Journal Club + Problem Solving sessions, Technology Studios, and Major Content Reviews, which promote active learning and engagement with primary scientific literature, emerging technologies, and experimental design By integrating concepts across molecular and cellular biology, immunology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, and disease mechanisms, the Biomedical Sciences Core Curriculum prepares students to navigate the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of biomedical research and equips them with the skills needed for successful careers as physician-scientists.
Curriculum Highlights and Special Programs
MD-PhD Clinical Refresher
To support an effective return to clinical training, the 2025 MD-PhD Clinical Refresher Course was redesigned into an intensive four-week experience that prioritizes direct patient observation, 1:1 faculty interaction, and personalized feedback Led by Cary Blum, MD, MPA and Dr. Swartz, the course bridges the gap between PhD research and the start of core clinical rotations Students participate in hands-on bedside sessions, standardized patient encounters at the Morchand Center, and small-group oral presentation workshops with real-time feedback. The format focuses on sharpening clinical reasoning, enhancing communication skills, and reestablishing fluency with the history and physical exam while reinforcing the professionalism and clinical expectations of third-year medical students. The course concludes with a Skills Day that includes inpatient team shadowing, ward skills review, and strategies for success in clerkship
TheClinicalRefreshergaveme confidencereturningtoclerkships.
Curriculum Highlights and Special Programs
Medical Scientist Grand Rounds
TGF-βandtheBlood–BrainBarrier:PathtoAlzheimer’sTherapies
Date:October15,2025
Presenter:BraxtonSchuldt,PhD(NEU)
Mentor:JoelBlanchard,PhD
ClinicalCasePresenter:JessicaCrowley,PhD(M4)
CaseDiscussant:OphirKeret,MD
ImmunePathwayTargetstoSlowNSCLCProgression
Date:November19,2025
Presenter:AlexTepper(IMM)
Mentor:BrianBrown,PhD
ClinicalCasePresenter:ChittampalliYashaswini,PhD(M4)
CaseDiscussant:DeborahDoroshow,MD,PhD
Curriculum Highlights and Special Programs Medical Scientist Grand Rounds
AI-DrivenGenomicsforCADRiskPrediction
Date:December3,2025
Presenter:JoshPark(GGS)
Mentor:RonDo,PhD
ClinicalCasePresenter:CliffordLiu,PhD(M4)
CaseDiscussant:LauraStein,MD,MPH
EpigeneticTargetsinParkinson’sDisease
Date:January14,2026
Presenter:WinnieChen(NEU)
Mentor:IanMaze,PhD
ClinicalCasePresenter:MatthewChallman,PhD(M4)
CaseDiscussant:RuthWalker,MD,PhD
SpatialHIV–ImmuneMappingforNewTherapies
Date:February19,2025
Presenter:JesseMangold(IMM)
Mentor:TaliaSwartz,MD,PhD
ClinicalCasePresenter:BrandonDale,PhD(M4)
CaseDiscussant:FrancescaCossarini,MD
Mount Sinai Academy of Physician-Scientists
Mount Sinai Academy of Physician-Scientists
BuildingtheFutureofthe Physician-ScientistWorkforce
TheMountSinaiAcademyofPhysicianScientists(MAPS)waslaunchedin2026asa cross-institutionalinitiativededicatedto strengtheningthephysician-scientist communityacrosstheMountSinaiHealth System Createdinresponsetoarapidly evolvingbiomedicallandscapeandgrowing challengesfacingthephysician-scientist workforce,MAPSsupportstraineesand facultyacrossallstagesoftrainingandcareer development
Atatimewhenphysician-scientistsface increasingpressuresrelatedtoprolonged training,fundinguncertainty,clinicaldemands, andworkforceattrition,MAPSprovidesa collaborativehomeforindividualscommitted todiscovery-drivenmedicine Theinitiative bringstogethermedicalstudents,MD-PhD students,residents,fellows,postdoctoral trainees,andfacultyinvestigatorstofoster mentorship,careerdevelopment,scientific exchange,andcommunity Through longitudinalsupportandinterdisciplinary collaboration,MAPSreflectsMountSinai's commitmenttosustainingandadvancingthe nextgenerationofphysician-scientistleaders
OurMission
Tocultivateavibrantandconnectedphysicianscientistcommunitythatadvancesscientific discovery,improvespatientcare,andsupports traineesandfacultyacrossallstagesof academicmedicine
WhyMAPS?
StrengtheningthePhysician-Scientist Pipeline.
MAPSsupportsthedevelopmentoffuture physician-scientiststhroughmentorship, networking,careerguidance,andexposureto diverseresearchandclinicalcareerpathways
ConnectingTraineesAcrossCareerStages. Bybringingtogetherlearnersandfacultyfrom acrossdepartmentsandtraininglevels,MAPS createsopportunitiesforlongitudinalmentorship, collaboration,andpeersupport
BuildingCommunityinaChanging BiomedicalLandscape.
MAPSprovidesasharedspacefordiscussion, innovation,andconnectionatatimeofrapid transformationinbiomedicalresearch,health systems,andmedicaleducation
SupportingResearch-FocusedCareers. Programminghighlightsresearchresidencies, protectedresearchtime,grantdevelopment, leadershippathways,andstrategiesforsustaining careersinacademicmedicineandtranslational science
Mount Sinai Academy of Physician-Scientists
The inaugural MAPS event, held on January 8, drew more than 150 attendees and featured a panel discussion moderated by Alex Charney, MD, PhD and Talia Swartz, MD, PhD with Mone Zaidi, MD, PhD; Francesca Cossarini, MD; Oliver Van Oekelen, MD, PhD; and Samantha Brown, PhD, representing physician-scientist career stages from trainee to senior faculty
Our second major MAPS program, Research Residencies and the Future of the PhysicianScientist, was held on April 29, and featured Emily Gallagher, MD, PhD; Maria De Las Mercedes Perez-Rodriguez, MD, PhD; Jaime Chu, MD; and Maaike van Gerwen, MD, PhD discussing researchintegrated residency pathways, mentorship, and long-term academic careers.
Thefutureofmedicine dependsonstrong physician-scientist communitiesthatconnect discoverytopatientcare andsupporttrainees acrosseverystageof development.
OurLeadership
ExecutiveSponsor
EricJ Nestler,MD,PhD Director
TaliaH Swartz,MD,PhD
PlanningCommittee
MiriamMerad,MD,PhD
AlexanderCharney,MD,PhD
JaimeChu,MD
TaliaH Swartz,MD,PhD
Mount Sinai Academy of Physician Scientist events, January 8 and April 29
Mount Sinai APSA Local Chapter Launch
APSA Chapter Kickoff Dinner, May 12
This year marked the launch of the new Mount Sinai local chapter of the American Physician Scientists Association (APSA), a national organization dedicated to supporting the training, mentorship, advocacy, and career development of future physician-scientists
Led by student co-presidents Rachel Geltman and Erika Nemeth, the chapter was created to strengthen community, connection, and peer mentorship among trainees pursuing careers at the intersection of medicine and research, in close partnership with the broader Mount Sinai Academy of Physician-Scientists (MAPS). Faculty advisors include Dr. Chu, Lisa Satlin, MD, and Dr. Swartz.
The inaugural kickoff event on May 12 brought together medical students, graduate students, MDPhD trainees, housestaff, fellows, and faculty across Mount Sinai for an evening focused on networking, mentorship, and discussion surrounding the future of physician-scientist training The chapter aims to create opportunities for career development, peer support, advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration
across all stages of training while helping foster a stronger and more connected physician-scientist community at Mount Sinai
As part of APSA’s broader national mission, the Mount Sinai chapter will connect trainees to mentorship opportunities, educational programming, residency and career guidance, leadership development, and a growing national network of physician-scientists committed to advancing biomedical discovery and improving patient care. The chapter also reflects the growing role of trainees as leaders in shaping the future of physician-scientist training and communitybuilding
We are incredibly excited to see this new student-led initiative take shape and look forward to the mentorship, leadership, and collaborative community it will continue to foster across the physician-scientist training ecosystem at Mount Sinai
NYC-Wide MD-PhD Community Initiative
edtoplaya
NYCWideMDPhDStudent acollaborativeinitiative n-scientisttraineesacross eightNewYorkCityMD-PhDprograms.Ledin 2025–2026byMountSinaiMSTPstudents
RachelGeltmanandErikaNemeth,the organizationpromotesnetworking,mentorship, professionaldevelopment,andscientific collaborationamongtrainees
Overthepastyear,thegrouphostednineevents involvingmorethan145MD-PhDstudents, includingsocialgatherings,careerdevelopment programs,andtheannualNYC-WideMD-PhD ResearchSymposium.Theseactivitiesprovided opportunitiesfortraineestoshareresearch,build professionalnetworks,andengagewithpeersand physician-scientistleadersfromacrosstheregion Throughtheirleadershipandparticipation,Mount Sinaistudentsarehelpingstrengthenavibrant regionalphysician-scientistcommunitywhile developingvaluableskillsincollaboration, mentorship,andprogramleadership
2025-26NYC-WideMD/PhDStudentEvents
AnnualSummerPicnic
NYC-WideMD-PhDResearchSymposium
PSTPandPhysician-ScientistCareerPanels
CommunityHikesandOutdoor
NetworkingEvents
Cross-InstitutionalSocialGatherings
ProfessionalDevelopmentPrograms
Mentorship
We are incredibly grateful to the outstanding mentors, faculty, and advisors whose guidance and support help make these extraordinary student achievements possible. Their dedication to teaching, mentorship, and scientific discovery is central to the success of our trainees and to the continued strength of the physician-scientist community at Mount Sinai Thanks to these individuals who are current scientific mentors of our MD-PhD students:
Jessica Ables, MD, PhD
M Zeeshan Akhtar, MD, PhD
Nina Bhardwaj, MD, PhD
Joel Blanchard, PhD
Dusan Bogunovic, PhD
Joshua Brody, MD
Kristen Brennand, PhD
Brian Brown, PhD
Denise Cai, PhD
Joseph Castellano, PhD
Ya-Wen Chen, PhD
Judy Cho, MD
Jose Clemente, PhD
Kevin Costa, PhD
Lea Davis, PhD
Ron Do, PhD
Nicole Dubois, PhD
Fanny Elahi, MD
Zahi Fayad, PhD
Jeremiah Faith, PhD
Jacqueline Ferland, PhD
Scott Friedman, MD
Bruce Gelb, MD
Alison Goate, DPhil
Leigh Goedeke, PhD
Xiaosi Gu, PhD
Dolores Hambardzumyan, PhD
Woojin Han, PhD
Costas Hadjipanayis, MD, PhD
Yasmin Hurd, PhD
Yael Jacob, PhD
Jian Jin, PhD
Alice Kamphorst, PhD
Jean Lim, PhD
Edoardo Marcora, PhD
Sai Ma, PhD
Ian Maze, PhD
Miriam Merad, MD, PhD
Xueyen Mei, PhD
Hirofumi Morishita, MD, PhD
James Murrough, PhD
Girish Nadkarni, MD
Eric Nestler, MD, PhD
Georgia Panagiotakos, PhD
Daniel Puleston, PhD
Kanaka Rajan, PhD
Towfique Raj, PhD
Benjamin Rapoport, MD, PhD
Michael Rendl, MD
Brad Rosenberg, MD, PhD
Panagiotis Roussos, MD, PhD
David Sachs, PhD
Ignacio Saez, PhD
Robert Samstein, MD, PhD
Anne Schaefer, MD, PhD
Avner Schlessinger, PhD
Stuart Sealfon, MD
Robert Sebra, PhD
Tristan Shuman, PhD
Sarah Stanley, MBBCh, PhD
Talia H Swartz, MD, PhD
Filip Swirski, PhD
Benjamin tenOever, PhD
Peter Rudebeck, PhD
Venetiа Zachariou, PhD
70+ active physician-scientist mentorsacross 8MTAs
Admissions
Admissions
Applicants Interviewed Matriculated
This year, the Mount Sinai MSTP received a record 691 applications, reflecting strong interest in physician-scientist training at Mount Sinai From this highly competitive pool, we interviewed 91 exceptional candidates Throughout the admissions cycle, we continued refining our process to make it more thoughtful, consistent, and applicantcentered, including earlier deadlines, streamlined scoring, and greater interview standardization, while still keeping the focus on each individual’s experiences, goals, and potential
Our community played an important role in shaping the experience Student buddies, faculty interviewers, and members of the admissions team helped create an environment that felt welcoming, supportive, and transparent from the very first interaction The 10 students joining us this summer bring not only impressive academic and research achievements, but also curiosity, compassion, resilience, and a strong commitment to careers in science and medicine We are excited to welcome them to the Mount Sinai MSTP community
Admissions
The success of the Mount Sinai MSTP admissions process reflects a close partnership with the Icahn School of Medicine Office of Admissions. Together, we work to recruit exceptional future physician-scientists through a rigorous, holistic, and applicant-centered process From admissions review and interview days to Explore Icahn and revisit programming, this collaboration ensures a welcoming experience for applicants while showcasing the unique opportunities available at Mount Sinai We are deeply grateful to our MD Admissions colleagues ent to student success.
Our Admissions Team
Julio Arteaga
Danielle Gal
Jessica Maysonet
Jacquelyn Chudow
Matthew Hersey
Ann-Gel
Carrie Ernst
Tatiana Marshall
Valerie Parkas
Michelle Sainte-Willis Talia Swartz Bianca Taylor
Explore Icahn, March 29-30, 2026
Admissions
Special thanks to our recruitment chairs and admissions committee members for the tremendous care, thoughtfulness, and time they devoted throughout this admissions cycle. Their leadership, insight, and commitment helped create a rigorous, fair, and welcoming process for applicants, while ensuring that each candidate was considered with care and attention
Student Recruitment Chairs
Katie Lynch
Student
Chinoso Nwakama
Admissions
Committee Members
Olivia Cullen
Justin Frere
Brandon
Dale
Rachel Geltman
Ezekiel Olumuyide
Alexander
Frank
Elizabeth Kahn
Christopher Porras
Randal Serafini
We extend our sincere gratitude to the faculty, trainees, students, and staff who dedicated their time, insight, and thoughtful consideration to the MD-PhD admissions process this year Their commitment to holistic review, mentorship, and the future of physicianscientist training is deeply appreciated.
Jessica Ables, MD, PhD
Aderonke Akinkugbe, BDS, MPH, PhD
Akbar Alipour, PhD
Goutam Chakraborty, PhD
Ben Chen, MD, PhD
Jaime Chu, MD
Camila Coelho, PhD
Yizhou Dong, PhD
Fanny Elahi, MD, PhD
Emily Gallagher, MD, PhD
Miguel Gama-Sosa, MD, PhD
Ki Goosens, PhD
Nicholas Gulati, MD, PhD
Matthew Hersey
Antonia New, MD
Youssef Oulhote, PhD
Valerie Parkas, MD
Louis Pasquale, MD
Rebecca Powell, MD, PhD
Anna-Sophie Rommel, MD, PhD
Maria Rosa, PhD
Brad Rosenberg, MD, PhD
Ignacio Saez, PhD
Robert Samstein, MD, PhD
Samuel Sidi, PhD
Sarah Stanley, MD, PhD
Talia Swartz, MD, PhD
Bianca Taylor, MSEd
Chitra Upadhyay, PhD
Maaike van Gerwen, MD, PhD
Vlad Velicu, MD, PhD
Yuliya Vengrenyuk, PhD
Yaguang Wei, PhD
Maayan Yitshak-Sade, PhD
Connie Zhao, MD
Admissions
Thank you to our recruitment volunteers, whose time, energy, and warmth helped make this year’s admissions season so special. From welcoming applicants and guiding interviews to hosting virtual dinners and answering candid questions, they played an essential role in creating a thoughtful, supportive, and inviting experience for prospective students
Admissions Welcome 2026 Incoming Students!
This July, we are thrilled to welcome 10 exceptional new students to the Mount Sinai MSTP community These incoming students bring scientific curiosity, creativity, compassion, and dedication to careers at the intersection of medicine and research Their interests span a wide range of disciplines, including immunology, neuroscience, microbiology, cancer biology, genomics, and computational science, reflecting both the intellectual breadth of the program and the increasingly interdisciplinary future of biomedical discovery We are excited to support them as they begin their physician-scientist journeys at Mount Sinai
Arini Bhargava Carnegie Mellon NEU | DMT
Alexandra LaTrenta Duke IMM | CAB
Michael Clarke Brown IMM | DMT
Sydney Levy Harvard GGS | DMT
Daniel Dai Penn NEU | IMM
Jacob Epstein U Maryland NEU | DMT
Cynthia Schneider Penn IMM | CAB
Joshua Mutterperl William and Mary IMM | MIC
NYU MIC | IMM
Zara Ranglin Yale MIC | IMM
Nathalie Shoji
Outcomes and Impact
Outcomes and Impact Recent Publications
Overthepastyear,MountSinaiMSTPstudentsand alumnicontributedtomorethan75peer-reviewed publicationsspanningcancerimmunotherapy, neuroscience,agingbiology,HIVresearch, computationalgenomics,regenerativemedicine, cardiovasculardisease,andtranslational therapeutics.Traineescholarshipappearedinmany oftheworld’sleadingjournals,includingNature, NatureAging,NatureCancer,NatureBiotechnology, CancerDiscovery,CancerCell,Immunity,Science TranslationalMedicine,Lancet,Nature Communications,Stroke,JACC,andPNAS. Thesepublicationsreflectedtheremarkable breadthandinterdisciplinarynatureofphysicianscientisttrainingatMountSinai.Student-ledand collaborativeprojectsleveragedsingle-cell sequencing,spatialmultiomics,organoidsystems, advancedimaging,AI-drivencomputational approaches,andtranslationalimmunologyto addressmajorbiomedicalchallengesrangingfrom neurodegenerationandchronicpaintocancer immuneevasion,fibrosis,infectiousdiseases,and psychiatricgenetics
Highlightsfromthisyearincluded: multiplepublicationsinNature,NatureAging, NatureCancer,andNatureBiotechnology majoradvancesinCAR-Tengineering, macrophagebiology,andcancerimmunotherapy translationalstudiesofHIV-associated inflammationandmitochondrialdysfunction innovativeworkinneuroimmunesignaling, organoidmodeling,andpsychiatricgenomics emergingapplicationsofAIandcomputational biologytocomplexhumandisease high-impactreviewsandperspectivesin Lancet,NatureReviewsImmunology,andother leadingjournals
Together,theseaccomplishmentshighlight thescientificcreativity,collaborativeculture, andtranslationalimpactofSinaiMSTPtrainees andmentors.
Outcomes and Impact
Recent Publications
hen R, Rocheleau G, Petrazzini BO, orrest IS, Park JK, Duffy Á, Vy HMT, ordan D, Do R (2025) Genetic nalyses of eight complex diseases sing predicted continuous representations of disease Cell Rep Methods, 5(8):101115 https://doi org/ 101016/j crmeth 2025101115
Frere JJ, Bonaventure B, Rosberger HT, Kurland AP, Sachs D, Patel AR, Garg A, Gonzalez M, tenOever BR, Lim JK, Johnson JR. (2026). Quantitative tissue proteomics reveals protein signatures associated with SARS-CoV-2 variant infection in hamsters J Proteome Res, 25(2):920-935 https://doi org/ 0.1021/acs.jproteome.5c00851
Geltman R, Bogunovic D (2026) Type I nterferonopathy in ATR-X syndrome eveals a transcriptional role for cGAS Nat Rev Immunol, 26(3):168
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Lin MJ, Charytonowicz D, Brody J (2026) Measuring T-cell/CAR T-cell bystander killing in vitro and in vivo Methods Cell Biol, 201:55-75 https://doi org/ 101016/bs mcb 2025 03 021
angold JF, Swartz TH (2025) Redox gulation of HIV-1: the thioredoxin thway, oxidative metabolism, and ency control. Front Physiol, 1651148 https://doi org/ 3389/fphys 20251651148
ks A, Siu S, Bianchini F, Wang C, shmi A, Phelan M, Zhu A, Moon C, la-Folch J, Teunissen AJP, Amabile accarini A, Merad M, Brody JD, g Y, Brown BD. (2026). mRNA cine immunity is enhanced by atocyte detargeting and not endent on dendritic cell expression Biotechnol https://doi org/ 038/s41587-026-03099-z
Park MD, Yatim N, Zhang J, Cho BA, Yoo SK, Schaefer MM, Chowell D, Puleston DJ, Merad M (2025) Restoring resident tissue macrophages to combat aging and cancer Nat Aging, 5(8):1383-1392. https://doi.org/ 101038/s43587-025-00898-y
eah C, Schuldt BR, Vicari JM, Lebakken S, Richards WD, Greuel K, Parham KT, abinowitz G, Kellner CP. (2025). Single-Cell equencing of Human Neural Organoids in a odel of Intracerebral Hemorrhage Reveals mporally Dynamic Responses to Blood Stroke, 56(11):3294-3305 https://doi org/ 101161/STROKEAHA125 051788
Soong BY, Yatim N, Merad M (2025) An inside job-CHIP infiltrates and promotes cancer. Immunity, 58(6):1375-1377. https://doi org/101016/j immuni 2025 05 014
Tran MA, Cho BA, Izadmehr S, Yoo SK, Youssef D, Anker JF, Farkas AM, Figueiredo I, Lee K, Ananthanarayanan A, Balan S, Onkar S, Banchereau R, Gupta S, Chhibber A, Wang L, Beaumont KG, Li Z, GarciaBarros M, Bicak M, Cordon-Cardo C, Brody R, Kim-Schulze S, Yuen K, Mariathasan S, Atiq SO, Adeyelu TT, Elliott A, Barata P, McKay RR, Gnjatic S, Gonzalez-Kozlova E, Mehrazin R, Horowitz A, Sfakianos JP, Chowell D, Galsky MD, Bhardwaj N (2026) A tumor-promoting inflammatory SPP1+ macrophage-IL-6-CRP axis drives immune dysfunction in bladder cancer Cancer Discov. https://doi org/ 101158/2159-8290CD-25-1774
Yashaswini CN, Cogliati B, Qin T, To T, Williamson T, Papp TE, Li K, Rasul R, Chen L, Lightstone A, Aghajanian H, Parhiz H, Wang S, Rurik JG, Epstein JA, Friedman SL (2026). Anti-FAP CAR T cells produced in vivo reduce fibrosis and restore liver homeostasis in metabolic dysfunctionassociated steatohepatitis Sci Transl Med, 18(833):eadx0368 https://doi org/101126 /scitranslmed.adx0368
Outcomes and Impact Honors and Awards
The MSTP Service Award is an award that is nominated and elected by fellow students—recognizing an MD-PhD student who has made outstanding contributions to the Mount Sinai MSTP community This award highlights individuals who have gone above and beyond to support their peers and improve the program through initiatives in admissions and recruitment, educational leadership, advising, and community-building. It reflects the appreciation and respect of classmates for a peer whose service has had a lasting and meaningful impact on the program
Brandon L. Dale, MD, PhD
MSTP Service Award
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Achievement Award Ceremony
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The2026MSTPServiceAwardispresentedtoDr.Dale inrecognitionofhissustainedleadership,mentorship, andservicetotheMountSinaiMSTPcommunity BrandonhasplayedacentralroleontheMSTP AdmissionsCommittee,includingtwoyearsas AdmissionsCommitteeChair,duringwhichhehelped strengthenreviewpractices,improveworkflow transparency,andfosterstrongercommunication amongstudents,faculty,andprogramleadership Brandonhasbeenatrustedmentorandadvisorto studentsatallstagesoftraining,generouslysupporting peersandjuniortraineesastheynavigateresearch development,clinicaltransitions,residencypreparation, andthechallengesofphysician-scientisttraining Brandonhasmadealastingimpactonthecultureand long-termvitalityoftheMSTPcommunity
Outcomes and Impact Honors and Awards
O’Jay Stewart, MD, PhD
The Terry Ann Krulwich Doctoral Dissertation Award
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Achievement Award Ceremony
Michelle Tran, MD, PhD Social Justice Award to a Graduate Student
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Achievement Award Ceremony
Michelle Tran, MD, PhD
The Advancement of Women in Science Award
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Achievement Award Ceremony
Rollie Hampton, MD, PhD
The Arthur Cederbaum Mentoring by a Graduate Student Award
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Achievement Award Ceremony
Carina Seah, MD, PhD
Award for Outstanding Research in Genetics and Genomic Sciences
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Achievement Award Ceremony
O’Jay Stewart, MD, PhD Award for Outstanding Research in Immunology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Achievement Award Ceremony
Justin Frere, MD, PhD Award for Outstanding Research in Microbiology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Achievement Award Ceremony
Distinction in Research (DIR)
The following students were recognized with the DIR ho
AdamR.Ma , , hD
BrandonL.Dale,MD,PhD
CarinaPekJeanSeah,MD,PhD
ChittampalliNarayanan
Yashaswini,MD,PhD
JessicaM.Crowley,MD,PhD
JoanShang,MD,PhD
JustinJ.Frere,MD,PhD
MatthewF.Challman,MD,PhD
MichelleAlyssaTran,MD,PhD
Distinction in Medical Ed cation (DIME)
Carina Seah, MD, PhD eceived the DIME honor
Outcomes and Impact
National Institutes of Health Predoctoral Fellowship Awards (F30/F31)
We are incredibly proud of our MSTP students for their continued success in securing prestigious NIH F30 and F31 fellowship awards. Year after year, our trainees earn these highly competitive grants at rates well above the national average, reflecting not only their creativity, dedication, and scientific rigor, but also the strength of the mentorship and research environment that supports them With a 53 percent success rate compared to the national average of 33 percent, these accomplishments highlight the remarkable talent and potential of our physician-scientist trainees as they develop into future leaders in biomedical research and academic medicine
MatthewChallman,MD,PhD
Mentor:AnneSchaefer,MD,PhD
Theregulationofthemicroglial responsetoamyloid-betaplaquesby thepolycombrepressivecomplex
DanielCharytonowicz,PhD
Mentor:RobertSebra,PhD
efiningandtargetingthelungcancer rogenitorcellnicheusingahighesolution,multi-omicsapproach
WinnieChen,PhD
Mentor:IanMaze,PhD
InvestigatingHistone3Dopaminylation inParkinson'sDisease
JessicaCrowley,MD,PhD
Mentor:AnneSchaefer,MD,PhD
Transcriptionalregulationof neuroprotectivemicroglialsubtypesin healthanddisease
AriannaDavis,PhD
Mentors:XiaosiGu,PhD; gnacioSaez,PhD
euralcomputationsunderlyingthe elationshipbetweensociallearning ndmood
RollieHampton,MD,PhD
Mentor:SarahStanley,MBBCh,PhD
PancreaticNeuralCircuitryin
ObesityandDiabetes
JakeHerb,PhD
Mentor:JudyCho,MD
Identifyingdriversofperiductal fibrosisinprimarysclerosing cholangitisusingsingle-cellanalysisof patientbiospecimens
JoyJiang,PhD
Mentor:GirishNadkarni,MD
ArtificialIntelligenceforDetermining GeneticRiskofSuddenCardiacArrest usingtheElectrocardiogram
esseMangold,PhD
entor:TaliaHSwartz,MD,PhD obingtheRoleofSecondary mphoidTissueArchitecturein V-1AssociatedNLRP3 lammasomeSignaling
ChangMoon,PhD
Mentors:MiriamMerad,MD,PhD
CharacterizingDC-specific mechanismsofLNPimmunogenicity toenhanceLNP-based anti-tumortherapies
kielOlumuyide
ors:RobertSamstein,MD,PhD datingHLAimmunogeneticsin nosurveillanceandtumor opment
Outcomes and Impact
National Institutes of Health Predoctoral Fellowship Awards
(F30/F31)
GabriellePrice,MD,PhD
Mentors:CostasHadjipanayis,MD,PhD; DoloresHambardzumyan,PhD
MEKPathwayInhibitionCombinedwith AminolevulinicAcid-Photodynamic TherapyfortheTreatmentofDiffuse MidlineGlioma
CarinaSeah,MD,PhD
Mentors:LauraHuckins,PhD; KristenBrennand,PhD
Modelinggene×environment interactionsinpost-traumaticstress disorder
JeremySherman,MD,PhD
Mentor:YasminHurd,PhD
TheRoleofFynKinaseintheDorsal StriatuminHeroinUseDisorder
JoanShang,MD,PhD
Mentors:JeremiahFaith,PhD
DissectingtheGutMicrobiotafor ImmuneCheckpointBlockade(ICB)
ResistingMicrobesandExploringthe GeneralizabilityofMicrobiota-ICB Studies
StephanieSong
Mentor:NicoleDubois,PhD
RoleofRNA-bindingproteinDDX3Xin theendocardiumduringdevelopment anddisease
BrianSoong
Mentors:MiriamMerad,MD,PhD; SaiMa,PhD
Reprogrammingofmyelopoiesisby DNMT3Amutationinlungcancer
O’JayStewart,MD,PhD
Mentor:DusanBogunovic,PhD
TheRoleofMonoallelicExpressionin IncompletePenetranceofPrimary Immunodeficiencies
AlexanderTepper,PhD
Mentor:BrianBrown,PhD
Deconvolutingthecontributionsofthe IFNypathwaycomponentstolungTME andtumorimmunity
MichelleTran,MD,PhD
Mentors:NinaBhardwaj,MD,PhD
Dissectinginnateimmunemechanisms ofresistancetocheckpointblockade therapyinbladdercancer
Outcomes and Impact Dissertations
Winnie Chen, PhD
MTA: NEU
Mentor: Ian Maze, PhD
Project: Histone 3 Dopaminylation: A Novel Epigenetic Driver of Parkinsonian Phenotypes
Khadijah Crawford, PhD
MTA: NEU
Mentor: Peter Rudebeck, PhD
Project: Anatomical and functional connectivity of single basolateral amygdala neurons in macaques
eremy Fischer, PhD
TA: IMM
entor: Jeremiah Faith, PhD
oject: T Cell Clonal Groups are oadly Dispersed in Colon, Phenotypically Plastic, and Altered in Ulcerative Colitis
Jake Herb, PhD
MTA: IMM
Mentor: Judy Cho, MD
Project: Spatially Resolved Single-Cell Analysis of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
rey Lee, PhD : AIET
tor: Benjamin Rapoport, M
ect: Leveraging Physical ot Interaction for Surgica
Learning in Neuroendoscopy
esse Mangold, PhD
TA: IMM
entor: Talia H Swartz, MD, PhD
oject: Single-Cell Profiling of HIV-1 ection and Response to Early ART in Ex Vivo Human Tonsil Model
Kee Park, PhD
MTA: GGS
Mentor: Ron Do, PhD
Project: Toward Precision
Cardiovascular Medicine: Causal Inference, Risk Prediction, and Gene Discovery in Population Biobanks
Christian Porras, PhD
MTA: AIET
Mentor: Panagiotis Roussos, MD, PhD
Project: Multi-omic characterization of neuroimmune cell taxonomy and communication across multiple neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders
raxton Schuldt, PhD
TA: NEU
entors: Joel Blanchard, PhD; ison Goate, DPhil
roject: APOE4 promotes erebrovascular fibrosis and amyloid eposition via a pericyte-toyofibroblast transition
Alexander Tepper, PhD
MTA: IMM
Mentor: Brian Brown, PhD
Project: Function in Context: Multimodal Innovations in In situ Spatial Functional Genomics with Perturb-map
Outcomes and Impact Milestones
White Coat Ceremony, September 16, 2025
Lab Coat Ceremony, September 12, 2025
Outcomes and Impact Milestones
Meet the Physician-Scientist, October 27, 2025
This year’s Meet the Physician–Scientist series was made especially meaningful by a visit from Kelley Yan, MD, PhD (MSTP Class of 2006), the 2025 recipient of the Terry Ann Krulwich Physician–Scientist Alumni Award, presented by the New York Academy of Medicine and Mount Sinai Dr Yan an internationally recognized leader in stem cell and gastrointestinal biology returned “home” to meet with our students and share her career story
In an intimate and generous conversation, Dr Yan reflected on the formative years she spent in the Mount Sinai MSTP, the mentors who shaped her trajectory, and the scientific questions that continue to drive her work today She spoke candidly about navigating uncertainty, finding joy in discovery, and building a career rooted equally in curiosity, resilience, and care for patients.
Her visit was a highlight of the year equal parts inspiring and grounding Students left feeling seen, encouraged, and reminded that the physician–scientist journey is rarely linear, but always full of possibility
We are proud to celebrate Dr Yan’s achievements and deeply grateful for the time she spent with our community Her leadership and generosity embody the spirit of the Terry Ann Krulwich Award and the enduring legacy of Mount Sinai-trained physician–scientists
Outcomes and Impact The 2026 Match
We are so proud of our 2026 Mount Sinai MSTP graduates and all they have accomplished This year’s residency match reflects years of hard work, perseverance, curiosity, and commitment to improving medicine through both patient care and discovery Students matched into a wide range of specialties, including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Dermatology, with more than 80 percent pursuing research-track residencies Watching this group take the next step in their training at outstanding institutions across the country is incredibly exciting, and we cannot wait to see the impact they will have as future physician-scientists
Program Type Institutions
• Neurology*
• Neurology*
• Anesthesiology*
• Psychiatry*
• InternalMedicine*
• InternalMedicine*
• InternalMedicine*
• InternalMedicine*
• InternalMedicine*
• InternalMedicine*
• NeurologicalSurgery
• NeurologicalSurgery*
• Pathology
• Psychiatry*
• Psychiatry
• Dermatology*
*ResearchTrack
• Mass General Brigham | Boston, Massachusetts
• Mass General Brigham | Boston, Massachusetts
• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York, New York
• Mass General Brigham | Boston, Massachusetts
• UT Southwestern Medical Center-Dallas | Dallas, Texas
• Stanford Health Care | Palo Alto, California
• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York, New York
• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York, New York
• UC San Diego | San Diego, California
• Mass General Brigham | Boston, Massachusetts
• University of North Carolina Hospitals | Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York, New York
• Mass General Brigham | Boston, Massachusetts
• Stanford Health Care | Palo Alto, California
• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York, New York
• Mass General Brigham | Boston, Massachusetts
Outcomes and Impact
The Match Trends Over the Years
Mount Sinai MSTP graduates consistently achieve exceptional residency match outcomes and pursue research-intensive training pathways across a broad range of specialties. Graduates match at leading academic medical centers throughout the country and continue to build careers as physician-scientists, educators, innovators, and leaders in biomedical research and academic medicine.
• BrighamandWomen'sHospital
• HospitaloftheUniversity ofPennsylvania
• NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia UniversityIrvingMedicalCenter
• NYPWeill-CornellMedicalCenter
• UniversityofCaliforniaSanFrancisco
• YaleNewHavenHospital
Outcomes and Impact Alumni Spotlights
Four MSTP alumni shaping medicine through academia industry, and government.
on Biosciences
Former FDA Medical Officer and physician-scientist whose career spans academia, government, and pharmaceutical development
WendyRubinstein,MD,PhD
MSTP Class of 1989
Government and Precision Medicine
Senior Scientific Officer at the National Cancer Institute Former FDA Director of Personalized Medicine and co-creator of ClinVar, one of the world's most widely used genomic interpretation resources
KelleyYan,MD,PhD
MSTP Class of 2006
Academic Medicine, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Warner-Lambert Associate Professor of Medicine and Genetics and Development at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Studies intestinal stem cell biology and tissue regeneration
DmitriyZamarin,MD,PhD
MSTP Class of 2008
Academic Medicine and Translational Oncology
Professor of Oncology and Section Head of Gynecologic Medical Oncology at Mount Sinai Leads translational immunotherapy research on immune resistance mechanisms and novel cancer therapies
Moments From the Year
Looking Forward to the Future
As medicine and biomedical science continue to evolve, Mount Sinai MSTP remains committed to reimagining physician-scientist training in ways that are adaptive, collaborative, and responsive to the needs of future investigators, clinicians, and patients.
Looking ahead, 2027 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Mount Sinai Medical Scientist Training Program's establishment. Over the past five decades, the Mount Sinai MSTP has trained generations of physicianscientists who have advanced biomedical discovery, transformed patient care, and become leaders across academia, industry, and public service.
We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our students, alumni, faculty, and broader community. Additional information about our 50th Anniversary MSTP Reunion will be shared with alumni and friends of the program in the coming year.
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