Student Spotlight
Meet the Vanderbilt MSTP Incoming Class of 2022!
Jun. 30, 2022—The Vanderbilt MSTP is excited to introduce the incoming class of 2022, who started the program orientation on June 13th. They hail from all over the world, and we are delighted to have such a diverse group of people join our program. Welcome, new M1s! Stirling Argabright (he/him) Hometown: Annapolis, MD Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania Major: Neuroscience Fun...
Simone Herzberg, Rachel Brown, Margaret Axelrod receive competitive International P.E.O. Scholar Awards
Jun. 21, 2022—Simone Herzberg, Rachel Brown, PhD, and Margaret Axelrod, PhD, have been selected as recipients of the competitive 2022-23 International P.E.O. Scholar Award. The P.E.O. Scholar Award is a one-time, competitive merit-based $20,000 award that honors academic excellence and achievement by women in doctoral-level programs. This recognition provides partial support for study and research. As outlined...
Meet the 2021 MSTP Summer Scholars!
Jun. 29, 2021—This summer the Vanderbilt MSTP is hosting 7 undergraduate MSTP Summer Scholars. This summer program is designed to expose students from diverse backgrounds to the career of a physician-scientist and help prepare them to apply to MD/PhD programs. These students are on campus for 9 weeks completing a research project and gaining clinical shadowing experience. In...
Meet the Vanderbilt MSTP Incoming Class of 2021!
Jun. 25, 2021—The Vanderbilt MSTP is excited to introduce the incoming class of 2021, who started the program orientation on June 15th. They hail from all over the world, and we are delighted to have such a diverse group of people join our program. Welcome, new M1s! Adam Abdulrahman Hometown: Chapin, South Carolina College: Clemson University, Major: Bioengineering, 2021 Research...
G1 Students Share Lab Selections
Feb. 24, 2021—The Vanderbilt MSTP would like to congratulate the G1 class on completing their first two years of medical school and on joining the following laboratories and graduate programs: Here’s what they had to say about choosing their lab: Riley Bergman: I knew I wanted to join a cancer biology lab because the more I learn...
MSTPastimes: COVID Meat Curing
Dec. 21, 2020—Samantha Beik (G3) Making raw meat edible and reducing its ability to make us sick comprises two goals. The first is to remove toxic bacteria; the second is to remove as much water as you can. Actually, the second is pretty much an extension of the first, because you’re reducing water activity below the minimum...
Introducing the Vanderbilt MSTP Incoming Class of 2020!
Jun. 25, 2020—The Vanderbilt MSTP is excited to introduce the incoming class of 2020, who started program orientation (virtually) on June 16th. We are delighted to have such a bright group of future physician-scientists join our program. Some of them certainly come to us with an interesting skillset! Welcome, new M1s! Kimberly (Kimmy) Bress Hometown: Melbourne Beach, FL Undergraduate: University of...
Jerome Arceneaux Appointed SNMA National Community Service Committee Co-Chairperson
Jun. 12, 2020—Jerome Arceneaux, 5th year MD-PhD student from Meharry Medical College, was appointed SNMA National Community Service Committee Co-Chairperson. Jerome is completing his PhD in the lab of Dr. Brad Grueter at Vanderbilt, and the Vanderbilt MSTP is lucky to have Jerome as part of our community. Congratulations Jerome! Read more about Jerome and this honor...
VUSM volunteer efforts led by students
Mar. 30, 2020—by Ayesha Muhammad (G2) As people undergoing undergraduate medical and predoctoral scientific training, we are in a unique position: we have the know-how to appreciate the magnitude of the COVID-19 problem, while also being unable to join our mentors, loved ones and people who were once our peers (looking at you class of 2020! –...
Op-Ed: Marathon, not a sprint…
Mar. 29, 2020—by Ayesha Muhammad (G2) These days, there are a lot of feelings going around: anger, disbelief, fear, frustration, cabin fever, and even grief. Anger at the lack of supplies and tests… Disbelief at people who are still ignoring social distancing guidelines, or think this is all a hoax Fear for our loved ones, and our...