Welcome to the Medical College of Wisconsin Medical Scientist Training Program!
A Message from the Director
There is a national shortage of physician-scientists who can care for patients and conduct state-of-the-art research. Our MD/PhD Program was established in 1983 and our mission is to support medical and research training culminating in the receipt of both an MD and a PhD degree while assisting to reduce the cost associated with your training experience. Learn more about MSTP
There is a national shortage of physician-scientists who can care for patients and conduct state-of-the-art research. Our MD/PhD Program was established in 1983 and our mission is to support medical and research training culminating in the receipt of both an MD and a PhD degree while assisting to reduce the cost associated with your training experience. Learn more about MSTP
About Our Program
1983
Program matriculated first class
1 of 53
Institutions that have NIH-NGMS T32-MSTP status
75
Number of students enrolled
8
Approximate number of years to complete program
Admissions
Our program welcomes applications from individuals desiring careers as physician-scientists.
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Congratulations to our 2025 graduates!
Emily Kolyvas, PhD
Matched at Harvard University Mass General Brigham; Specialty: Radiation Oncology
Kelsey Nolden, PhD
Matched at Yale University; Specialty: Dermatology (research track)
Wasif Osmani, PhD
Matched at University of Pittsburgh Western Psychiatric Hospital; Specialty: Psychiatry
Hayley Powers, PhD
Matched at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Specialty: Pediatrics
Melissa Quintanilla Anfinson, PhD
Matched at University of Minnesota – Twin Cities; Specialty: General Surgery
Suma Thareja, PhD
Matched at University of Rochester Flaum Eye Institute; Specialty: Ophthalmology
Tyler Waltz, PhD
Matched at Case Western Reserve University; Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Additional Program Information
- We are located in a suburb of Milwaukee, WI on a great lake and 90 minutes from Chicago.
- We currently have students from 38 different undergraduate institutions across 18 states.
- Our students have a variety of undergraduate majors including; biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical engineering, math, physics, microbiology, neuroscience, genetics, biological sciences, psychology, philosophy and English
- We matriculate approximately 10 students per year and if accepted and remain in good standing, all trainees are provided a tuition scholarship, a generous stipend, along with health insurance paid for by our Program.
- We invite applicants who are US citizens, DACA, and Permanent Residents. We also welcome medical students from our M1 class to apply.
Contact Us
Medical Scientist Training Program
Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Director, Medical Scientist Training Program
Nita H. Salzman, MD, PhD
(414) 456-4244
nsalzman@mcw.edu
MSTP Education Program Coordinator III
Kim Peplinski
(800) 457-2775 | (414) 955-8641
kpeplin@mcw.edu
MSTP Education Program Coordinator I
Ann Moll
(414) 955-4430
amoll@mcw.edu
Associate Directors
Joseph T. Barbieri, PhD
(414) 955-8412
jtb01@mcw.edu
Sridhar Rao, MD, PhD
(414) 955-8641
mstp@mcw.edu
Roy Silverstein, MD
(414) 955-4072
rsilverstein@mcw.edu
Calvin B. Williams, MD, PhD
(414) 955-8641
mstp@mcw.edu
