From the Vice President and Dean
Today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape demands greater preparation than ever to ensure the success of our scientists, physicians, and ultimately our patients. In this spirit, one of our top priorities at the UI Carver College of Medicine is to foster actively the development of physician scientists who will become the future leaders in academic medicine.
Program Impact: Advancing Physician-Scientist Careers
Our program has grown steadily, driven by a commitment to excellence and the increasing demand for physician-scientists. We offer integrated research pathways through residency and subspecialty fellowship training, aligned with board eligibility criteria when desired. This approach supports national efforts to reduce the shortage of physician-scientists while fostering innovation. Through expanded interdisciplinary research, our program remains at the forefront of advancing healthcare in an ever-evolving landscape.
- Our PSTP has trained 103 physician-scientists, fostering research excellence
- Alumni secured nearly $29 million in research funding over the last decade, emphasizing impactful research
- Our program alumni highlight broad scientific research and scholarly activity with 783 publications
- 208 first-author papers, highlighting trainee leadership in driving research projects during their training
- 148 senior-author publications show alumni engagement in mentoring and guiding research teams
- Our program alumni hold leadership roles and have earned prestigious awards, underscoring program impact