The Physician-Scientist Training Program adheres to ABIM Research Pathway policies and requirements to provide an integrated program that combines training in research with training in clinical internal medicine and its subspecialties. This pathway is recommended only for physicians who intend to seriously pursue a career in basic science or clinical research.

Mission

The mission of the University of Minnesota Department of Medicine Physician-Scientist Program is to provide future physician-scientists a wealth of opportunities on their journey from residency through fellowship and researc to a career in academic medicine.

Program History

The University of Minnesota began accepting residents into the ABIM Research Pathway in the early 2000s. The program was quite small, with perhaps one new resident each year and no more than two or three fellows in the pathway. The majority of trainees went into Cardiology. In 2012, Dr. Clifford Steer and Erik Peterson started as directors of the program, and recruitment efforts became more formal. In July 2025, Dr. Tyler Bold will step into the role of Program Director.

Program Highlights & Unique Features

• Combines high-quality residency training in a supportive, friendly educational environment with dynamic, broad-based training in one of eight subspecialty fellowships

• Rigorous, collaborative research opportunities with world-renowned investigators

• Guaranteed fellowship after residency

• Option to complete Internal Medicine residency in two or three years

• PSTP mentors provide ongoing scholarship, grant, and career advising

• Research spans the University: clinical, basic sciences, engineering, public health

We are delighted that you are interested in the Physician-Scientist pathway and are considering our program for post-graduate training! We hope you find this site useful, but if after reviewing it you find you have unanswered questions yet, please reach out to dompstp@umn.edu. Please see the Applicant Corner page for details about applying for the next academic year. To get to know the area, see the Explore the Twin Cities page.