NIH NIGMS T32 Medical Scientist (MD-PHD) Training Program (MSTP) is designed for those who want to become physician-scientists where they will spend most of their time doing research in addition to caring for patients. Offered at UAB since 1992, this NIH-NIGMS funded program is an integrated curriculum where students take both a selection of medical school and graduate school courses. Students are very involved in the leadership of the program, where they can serve as advisors to the director, help organize the Southeastern Medical Scientist Symposium (SEMSS), plan the annual retreat, and oversee several unique courses. MSTP students receive select benefits such as stipends, tuition coverage, and educational enhancement funds.

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MD/MBA Program prepares students to use innovation and design thinking to solve health care problems and become fluent in the languages of medicine and business. The degree opens opportunities for physicians to have leadership responsibilities within their organizations as well as helping to learn how to manage today's increasingly complex healthcare challenges. 

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MD/MPH Program prepares students for research-oriented careers as clinical investigators or for practice-related careers such as public health physicians in governmental agencies, rural health centers,  or international health organizations. 

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DMD/PHD Program is a NIDCR supported T-90 Dental Academic Research Training (DART) Program that prepares students for an exciting career in dental academics through innovative integrated clinician scientist trainging program.

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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Grants for Health Services Research Dissertation Program (R36) provides support to indiviuals who are conducting research undertaken as part of an accredited academic program to qualify for a research doctorate degree. Deaadlines for submission under this program are: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1, annually.

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Rheumatology Future Physician Scientist Award offers support for MD/PHD students who demonstrate outstanding potential and significant commitment to a career in rheumatology research. The purpose of the award aims to support the nation's top emerging physician scientists in the field of rheumatology. Award term if for two (2) years. 

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