Welcome to the Ϲ Medical Scientist Training Program!
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
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Admissions
Our program welcomes applications from individuals desiring careers as physician-scientists.
Learn about admissionsCongratulations 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
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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
