• What's the difference between the Postdoctoral MTPCI and the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) Degree Program?

  Differeces between the two programs are as follows:

  • The didactic coursework required of the Postdoctoral MTPCI is offered through the MSCI Degree Program. However, the MSCI requires more didactic credits than the MTPCI.
  • MTPCI scholars must be a US citizen, non-citizen national, or permanent resident. MSCI students may be currently on a visa.
  • The MTPCI requires scholars to complete annual Career Development Plans, attend the annual Career Development Retreat, and submit an abstract and present a poster at the annual Research Symposium.

  MTPCI Scholars do have the option to enroll in additional coursework and pursue the degree.

  More information on the MSCI may be found here.

• How many scholars are in the Postdoctoral MTPCI?

  Approximately 12 new Scholars are accepted to the Postdoctoral Program each year, typically totaling to about 25 scholars participating each year.

• How many Postdoctoral MTPCI Scholars pursue a graduate-level degree?

  80-90% of MTPCI scholars pursue graduate-level degrees (typically the MSCI Degree) while enrolled in the program.

• What's a typical schedule for a Postdoctoral MTPCI Scholar?

  Completion of the Postdoctoral MTPCI typically takes two to three years. At a minimum, scholars are required to enroll in one didactic course per semester throughout the duration of the program in addition to the Research Seminar taken throughout the duration of the program.

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