Talk:Medical Scientist Training Program
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- Merge Proposal —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lihmwiki (talk • contribs) 20:21, 26 November 2007 (UTC)
I don't think these two articles should be merged: MSTP is a certain subcategory of MD/PhD programs and by no means is representative of all. Additionally, MSTP does not include individuals who acquired both degrees separately.ripvanwinkle317 18:55, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
- I don't think they should be merged, either. "MD/PhD" is a particularly common joint degree that has its own unique recognition. The program is basically an awards program for mdphds. --Lquilter (talk) 13:59, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
I say no to a merge. I agree with the two above comments -- MSTP programs are funded by the NIH and are often more competetive than non-MSTP MD/PhD programs. Please see: http://www.nigms.nih.gov/Training/InstPredoc/PredocOverview-MSTP.htm , which states, "The MSTP currently has 40 participating programs involving 45 degree-granting institutions with a total of 933 trainees. (There are approximately 75 medical schools that do not have NIGMS MSTP training grants but that also offer opportunities for M.D.-Ph.D. studies.)" 13 April 2008 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.175.167.160 (talk) 07:20, 13 April 2008 (UTC)
