Tri-Institutional MD–PhD Program

Tri-Institutional MD–PhD Program

Established	1972–1984 (original programs)[1] 1991 (current program)[1]
Affiliation	Weill Cornell Medicine Rockefeller University Sloan Kettering Institute
Director	Katharine Hsu[1]
Academic staff	6[2]
Location	New York City , New York , U.S.
Website	mdphd.weill.cornell.edu

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.^[3][4][5][6]

The program is currently directed by Katharine C. Hsu.^[7]

Profile

Weill Cornell Medical Center as seen from the campus of Rockefeller University

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)^[8] for the full length of training, which is typically 7–8 years.^[9]

In recent years, the program has pioneered a summer program known as "Gateways to the Laboratory" in order to increase the number of students who are from underrepresented backgrounds in science and medicine.^[10] Alumni from this program often matriculate in the Tri-Institutional MD–PhD Program, and make up a significant portion of its class.

Directors

• Olaf Sparre Andersen^[11]
• Katharine C. Hsu 2021-present^[12]

See also

• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Rockefeller University
• Tri-Institutional Training Program in Computational Biology and Medicine
• Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University
• Weill Medical College of Cornell University

References

1. "From the Director". Weill Cornell Medicine. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
2. "Tri-Institutional and Adjunct Faculty". Rockefeller University. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
3. Gotto, Antonio M.; Moon, Jennifer (2016). Weill Cornell Medicine: A History of Cornell's Medical School. Cornell University Press. p. 177. ISBN 9781501703669.
4. Paul Smaglik. New York: Building cooperation.Nature. vol. 419, no. 4-5 (September 2002). Accessed July 3, 2008.
5. Weill Cornell: from scholars to scientists. The Scientist. November 22, 2004. Accessed July 3, 2008
6. 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.
7. "Dr. Katharine Hsu Named Director of Tri-Institutional M.D.-Ph.D. Program". www.mskcc.org. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
8. "Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) Institutions - National Institute of General Medical Sciences". www.nigms.nih.gov. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
9. "Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program". weill.cornell.edu. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
10. "Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program | Tri-Institutional MD–PhD Program". mdphd.weill.cornell.edu. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
11. "Dr. Katharine Hsu Named Director of Tri-Institutional M.D.-Ph.D. Program". WCM Newsroom. April 9, 2021. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
12. "Dr. Katharine Hsu Named Director of Tri-Institutional M.D.-Ph.D. Program". WCM Newsroom. April 9, 2021. Retrieved 2024-01-20.

External links

• Tri-Institutional MD–PhD Program website
• Weill Medical College of Cornell University website
• The Rockefeller University
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center