Training Opportunities
The UCLA Department of Medicine provides diverse research training opportunities across laboratories and other research programs. We are committed to cultivating the next generation of physician-scientists in a supportive environment that encourages creativity, innovation and diverse perspectives. Our training programs prepare researchers to lead meaningful, independent work that advances the future of medicine.
Explore department training opportunities below, and be sure to visit our division research websites to discover specialized training programs and mentorship opportunities across our medical specialties.
UCLA-Caltech Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
Our MSTP is dedicated to educating and training exceptionally qualified individuals for careers in the biomedical and sociomedical sciences.
STAR Physician-Scientist Training Program (PSTP)
The STAR-PSTP provides opportunities for maintaining research exposure during residency training for internal medicine residents (PGY1-2/3) who have experience in research and are committed to a career as a physician-scientist.
Specialty Training and Advanced Research (STAR) Program
The STAR Program provides aspiring physician-scientists formal, dedicated research training concurrent with clinical residency or fellowship for both MD-PhD graduates and for those wishing to obtain a PhD.
Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) Program
The MSCR Program, leading to a Master of Science in Clinical Research graduate degree, is designed to develop physician scientists interested in clinical research or biomedical informatics