2025 Program Dates:
May 27, 2025 -July 25, 2025
MSTP ACCESS Program Info: Through the creation of MSTP ACCESS, our program aims to combat the decline in the physician-scientist workforce by expanding the pool of applicants applying to MD/PhD programs. MSTP ACCESS primarily recruits undergraduates from institutions classified as Carnegie R2 and below, institutions that tend to have limited research opportunities and fewer students that apply to MD/PhD programs. As the primary goal of ACCESS is to provide ACCESS scholars with exposure to physician-scientist career paths, ACCESS scholars receive laboratory mentorship from current MSTP students, are provided with diverse clinical shadowing opportunities, and attend weekly seminars that will prepare them for both a successful summer experience and insight to the MD-PhD admission process (significant research experience is not required).
ACCESS Scholar Enrichment Activities include:
- Scientific & Career Development programming
- Physician shadowing
- Mentored laboratory research experience
- Program social events & networking opportunities
The stipend is $5,000. We also provide Washington University housing, up to $500 reimbursement for your travel to St. Louis, and up to $500 travel award for family member(s) to attend the Scientific Symposium at the end of the program.
We recommend that you complete all of the components of your application as early as possible to ensure all materials are received before the deadline of January 13, 2025. Please feel free to contact us at MSTP-ACCESS@email.wustl.edu if you have any questions after reviewing the application instructions.
Eligibility
- All are welcome to apply, however, preference will be given to first-year or sophomore undergraduates enrolled full-time in accredited four-year colleges or universities in the U.S. at time of application and participation in the program.
- There is no minimum GPA; however, most summer experience participants will have GPAs above 3.0. Exceptional circumstances will be considered.
- Have an interest in pursuing a physician-scientist career (Dual M.D./Ph.D. training)
- Dedicated effort: This summer experience requires participants to commit full-time weekly effort to the program (typically 40 hours per week) for the duration. Participants are not allowed vacation time, outside WUSM-defined holidays, for the duration of the program.
- This program provides opportunities for students traditionally underrepresented in physician-scientist careers with limited research opportunities at home institutions are especially encouraged to apply.
Individuals who have earned a baccalaureate degree and students who are not currently enrolled at a U.S. institution are not eligible to apply.
All application materials must be received by January 13, 2025, to review your application.