Thinking about pursuing an MD-PhD? In this special episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Sweiss (@brianmsweis.bsky.social) to break down what you actually need to know about physician scientist training!
🎧 Full interview below!
www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202...
#PhysicianScientist #MDPhD
📣Join us for the OPSD Spring Mini-Symposium on April 21 from 4-6 pm in MSRBIII Room 1125.
🌟Address by Dr. Gowthami Arepally
🌟Presentations by Strong Start Scholars
🌟Network with physician-scientists
Register: lnkd.in/euWug5Vd
#PhysicianScientist #DukeMedSchool #BiomedicalDiscovery #Symposium
We recognize Annika Elstrom and her PUMP program experience. Mentored by Crystal Tyson, Annika worked with communities at risk for #CKD to improve study design—before launch. Learn more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ma...
#Nephrology #CommunityEngagedResearch #PhysicianScientist #UndergraduateResearch
Any opportunity to serve #physicianscientist trainees through @a-p-s-a.bsky.social is one I am excited to participate in. Glad to fill-in as part of the fantastic #PR team led by @bribrammer.bsky.social!
🌟Strong Start Awardee Leah Acker (PhD, MD) earns the 2025 McKnight Innovator Award! Her work explores the “inflammatory hangover” behind post-op brain fog and tests noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation to protect cognition.
More: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-fe...
#PhysicianScientist #Research #Innovation
We are excited for this session on parenthood in #physicianscientist training with Samiksha Chopra, Jon Vincent and Kaylie Cullison starting now!
We are so excited for this session on fertility in #physicianscientist training! Stay tuned for live updates throughout the meeting.
Strengthening the #biomedical workforce starts with helping students see themselves as scientists. Learn about
@dukepump.bsky.social’s approach in The Center’s latest newsletter. 🔗 mailchi.mp/0914c5bffd83...
#STEMM #PathwayPrograms #PhysicianScientist #Nephrology #Urology #DukeResearch #NIDDK
#DrInterested #MDPhD #MedicalEthics #ResearchCareers #PhysicianScientist #MedicalEducation #YouthInScience #FutureDoctors #HealthcareCareers #STEMEducation
#PathwayPrograms empower future researchers. A new $11.45M award from the Nanaline H. Duke fund strengthens Duke’s Strong Start Program—fueling emerging talent like Mara Serbanescu and Jeffery Russ to accelerate discoveries that will shape the future of patient care. #PhysicianScientist #Research
Before shifting our focus to innovating in K–12 education, we partnered with @Biohub.org in a multi-year collaboration to train physician–scientists using our content alongside evidence-based teaching practices.
📖 Read the paper: bit.ly/sclczpaper
#EvidenceBasedTeaching #PhysicianScientist
Happening now! #APSAWebinar Wearing two coats: Careers in academia as a #physicianscientist. Stay tuned for live updates of this session!
Our January newsletter is packed full of insights from the #YoungPhysicianScientistSeries, new funding opportunities, upcoming events, and the latest news. OPSD newsletters are🪡tailored to Duke🩺physician‑scientists🔬. Click to read: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-ja... #PhysicianScientist #Research #Discovery
OPSD is accepting applications for two paid #summer #STEM #research programs: PRIME PUMP for #undergrads and PRIME Summer Academy for #MedicalStudents. Build research skills, explore #PhysicianScientist career paths, and learn at @dukemedschool.bsky.social. Details: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-de...
The OPSD & @dukemedschool.bsky.social are pleased to announce applications to nurture #PhysicianScientist careers.🔬Strong Start: ~$120K/year for up to 3 years.🧪Technician Support: $25K for one year of research lab support. Read more: mailchi.mp/duke/opsd-de...
#DukeMed #ResearchFunding #EarlyCareer
The NIH F30 is a dual-degree fellowship that supports MD/PhD and DO/PhD students by funding both their research and clinical training. It’s designed to develop future physician-scientists with strong independent research skills.
#NIH #F30 #PhysicianScientist #MedEd
Considering applying to MD/DO-PhD programs? Wondering when to start and submit your applications materials? APSA has a guide for you outlining key components of your application for success as a future #physicianscientist !
Delighted to welcome Dr. Fred Appelbaum from #FHCRC to Stanford #Hematology today! A giant in #bloodcancers, a superb #physicianscientist &
recently an author of the fab book #LivingMedicine, a history of Dr. Don Thomas, marrow transplant & #celltherapy, a great read!
@stanforddeptmed.bsky.social
The Lasker Foundation is pleased to help support @a-p-s-a.bsky.social. Join APSA on Oct 30, 7–9 PM EST for A Day in the Life of a Physician-Scientist featuring MD/PhD trainees and surgeon-scientist Dr. Ginny Bumgardner. Register for FREE now: buff.ly/AdDJEAg
#APSAWebinar #PhysicianScientist 🩺 🧪
The Lasker Foundation is pleased to help support @a-p-s-a.bsky.social. Join APSA on Oct 30, 7–9 PM EST for A Day in the Life of a Physician-Scientist featuring MD/PhD trainees and surgeon-scientist Dr. Ginny Bumgardner. Register for FREE now: buff.ly/AdDJEAg
#APSAWebinar #PhysicianScientist 🩺 🧪
The Lasker Foundation is pleased to help support @a-p-s-a.bsky.social. Join APSA on Oct 30, 7–9 PM EST for A Day in the Life of a Physician-Scientist featuring MD/PhD trainees and surgeon-scientist Dr. Ginny Bumgardner. Register for FREE now: buff.ly/AdDJEAg
#APSAWebinar #PhysicianScientist 🩺 🧪
The Lasker Foundation is proud to support the next generation of physician-scientists at the APSA @apsa.bsky.social Northeast Regional Meeting at the University of Rochester @urochester.bsky.social on October 11. #PhysicianScientist #MedicalResearch #APSA
#SEMSS2025 was another reminder of the fantastic #mstp #physicianscientist communities facilitated by UAB,Vanderbilt, and Emory MSTPs and supported by @a-p-s-a.bsky.social. This conference is possible thanks to our APSA partners @laskerfdn.bsky.social @the-asci.org @bwfund.bsky.social #SupportAPSA
Proud of the #physicianscientist #mstp trainees in Vanderbilt's MSTP that participated in #NLPD #NationalLatinoPhysicianDay, supporting and learning to provide better care to all of our patients!
Honored to be featured in the “NEXT GENERATION” interview series by krebs:hilfe!
Shared thoughts on medical education & how young hematologists can help shape the future of cellular therapies.
Interview (DE): www.medmedia.at/krebs-hilfe/...
#Hematology #CAR_T #CellularTherapy #PhysicianScientist
Looking forward to representing @a-p-s-a.bsky.social at #SEMSS2025 this weekend thanks to the work of all of the volunteers at UAB, Vanderbilt, and Emory MSTPs. Any opportunity to #SupportAPSA and meet with #physicianscientist #mstp colleagues is one I cant pass up. See you in #Birmingham!
Dr. Kevin Kumar @kevinkumar is a Pediatric Neurosurgeon #PhysicianScientist at UT Austin, and shared his 19 year journey from New York to a now attending position!
Dr. Stephen Shiao is a Radiation Oncologist #PhysicianScientist at Cedars-Sinai. Radiation Oncology may be a small specialty, but a very appealing field for physician-scientists! Multiple residency pathways exist, the majority of which integrate dedicated research time.
Physician-scientists are vital—but face growing career threats. Join the NAM & @AJIAorg on Sept 9 to explore bold solutions to sustain this critical workforce. nam.edu/event/sustai... #PhysicianScientist #FutureOfMedicine
Great to see my worlds collide between #physicianscientist @a-p-s-a.bsky.social, #cancer #research community @theaacr.bsky.social, & #beckman family @beckman-foundation.bsky.social !
Even better to support next generation of physicians, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, & physiciann-scientists!
