The MSTP ACCESS 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. The primary goal of ACCESS is to provide scholars:
- Exposure to physician-scientist career paths
- Insight into the MSTP (MD/PhD) application process
- Access to ongoing mentorship is available to students with limited research opportunities at their home institution (significant research experience is not required).