A premier medical-scientist training program in Southern California.

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The purpose of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is to train individuals who can understand and contribute to advances in research, and can also apply those advances to the field of medical care. Since our first students entered the program in 1980, the UCI Medical Scientist Training Program has grown and flourished. Today, our students and associated faculty pursue research in fields such as stem cell biology, cancer biochemistry, human brain mapping, among others. 

Admissions

The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at UC Irvine is a competitive program and well-rounded students who demonstrate a strong interest in research are encouraged to apply. The 2017-2018 cycle interviewed applicants had a mean GPA of 3.85 and an mean MCAT score of 516. Learn more about the admission process here!

Student Life

At the UC Irvine MSTP, we consider wellness and lifestyle to be just as important as academic rigor. With an annual retreat focused on wellness and career development, and plenty of opportunities in Southern California to explore and have fun, we boast some of the happiest MD/PhD students in the nation. We invite you to learn more about student life as an MD/PhD student at UC Irvine!

Upcoming Events

Oct
16

MSTP DLS – Dorene Rentz, PsyD

On October 16, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Nov
08

MSTP DLS – Anthony Wagner, PhD

On November 8, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Dec
11

MSTP DLS – Dena Dubal, MD, PhD

On December 11, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Jan
31

MSTP DLS – Chetan Bettegowda, MD, PhD

On January 31, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Feb
21

MSTP DLS – Ann Mullally, MD

On February 21, 2025 at 4:00 pm