How does the CSTP differ from the Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP)?
The Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP) is a “sister program” to the CSTP. It is also a 5-year scholarship program offering structured activities and mentored research experience. However, the PSTP is more focused on basic research than on clinical research. The most important difference between the two programs is that the CSTP offers a dual degree (MD/MS), whereas the PSTP does not offer an additional degree.