Research Programs and Opportunities

Medical students at JHUSOM have many ways to gain research experience and gauge their interest in pursuing a career as a physician scientist. Check out the Office of Medical Student Research and Scholarship website to see some of the opportunities.

Medical Scientist Training/MD-PhD Program

For those pursuing doctoral level training in medicine and biomedical research, our MD, PhD program or medical scientist training program (MSTP), is one of the leading programs in the nation.

Applying for Residency

If you are a medical student applying for residency programs at JHUSOM, you can see some of our activities for physician scientists in training by going to the Residents and Fellows tab. Please feel free to contact us via e-mail to learn more about physician scientist training at JHUSOM.

Watch the PSTP Recruiting Webinar from January 21, 2023. (passcode ^&4x&c7i)

Finding a Research Preceptor

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is home to many world class research labs. These graduate program websites are excellent resources to identify principal investigators who train students and fellows:

• Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology
• Biological Chemistry
• Biomedical Engineering
• Cellular and Molecular Medicine
• Cellular and Molecular Physiology
• Human Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Immunology
• Molecular Biophysics
• Neuroscience
• Pathobiology
• Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences