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Indiana University School of Medicine M.D./Ph.D.

The Indiana MSTP is a dual degree program (MD/PhD) integrating medical training & biomedical research

03/27/2026

🌟 Community Spotlight! 🌟

MSTP MS3 Caylin Billingsley spent an evening connecting with students at the Positive Support Academy event, "Jumpstarting One of the Three: Enroll, Employ, Enlist," serving as a positive role model for students interested in science and medicine.

She guided students through making their own “lava tubes” — for many, it was their very first time using a pipette! 🔬✨

Way to go, Caylin, for inspiring the next generation and showing them what’s possible! 👏💙

03/24/2026

✨ Still riding the wave — and maybe even doing a victory lap!

Match Day may have passed, but we’re still celebrating our incredible matches, the happy dances, the joyful chaos, and every "WE DID IT!" moment along the way. So proud of everyone who poured their heart into this journey. Your hard work, resilience, and passion truly paid off. 💫

Here’s to new beginnings, bold steps, and all the adventures ahead. Let’s keep the good vibes rolling! 🎉

03/20/2026

It’s a MATCH! 🥂 Cheers to our incredible MS4s finding out their residency destinations today!

03/18/2026

🎉 Congratulations to MSTP students Cristie Contreras Burrola and Kelly Hartigan! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate their selection to the IU Indianapolis Elite 50—an honor recognizing graduate and professional students who go above and beyond in leadership, scholarly achievement, and community engagement.

Cristie and Kelly embody the very best of our campus through their dedication to advancing science, serving their communities, and leading with purpose. Their accomplishments and impact make our MSTP community shine. ✨

Please join us in applauding these incredible scholar-leaders!

02/19/2026

Huge congratulations to Dr. Nikhil Shah for successfully defending his thesis on Tuesday! 🎉
An amazing accomplishment and a major step forward in his MSTP journey. 🙌

02/16/2026

📢 Thesis Defense Announcement
Excited to share that Nikhil Shah will be defending his thesis tomorrow!

01/30/2026

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Dr. Alexandria Carter! 🎉

Please join me in celebrating Alex's successful defense of her PhD thesis! Her hard work and innovative thinking have truly paid off and the impact of her research will continue to ripple far beyond this milestone.

Here’s to the exciting journey ahead, Dr. Carter! We’re proud of you. 👏

01/20/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to Matt Austin, MSTP GS4! 🎉
Matt has officially defended his PhD thesis—a tremendous milestone and testament to his dedication, resilience, and scientific curiosity.

Next up: the final two years of medical school! 🩺

We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make as both a physician and a scientist.

01/20/2026

📢 Thesis Defense Announcement

Excited to share that Alex Carter will be defending her thesis tomorrow! Wishing her all the best as she presents her hard work and research. 🎓✨

01/16/2026

✨ What a night! ✨

We had an incredible time at the annual MSTP Winter Dinner last night at Hotel Tango. It’s always such a joy when our MSTP students, faculty, and staff can take a break from their busy schedules to reconnect, share laughs, and celebrate another year of hard work and success.

This year, we’re especially proud to recognize the 11 students who have either earned their PhD or will defend in the next month — an amazing milestone and a testament to their dedication and brilliance. 🎓🧪

We were also thrilled to honor Dr. Mark Kelley with the Indiana MSTP Faculty Mentorship Award, following a heartfelt nomination by Eyram Kpenu. Dr. Kelley’s guidance and commitment to our students truly embodies the spirit of mentorship. 🌟

Swipe through for some of our favorite moments from the evening — here’s to another year of achievements, community, and inspiration! 💙❄️

01/14/2026

🎉 Thesis Defense Announcement! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that Matthew Austin will be defending his PhD dissertation this Friday! This marks an incredible achievement after years of hard work, perseverance, and groundbreaking research.

Let’s show our support and cheer him on as he takes this exciting next step in his journey. 👏

01/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Maya Krishnan on the successful defense of her PhD! 🎉

This achievement reflects her exceptional dedication to scientific inquiry and her commitment to advancing biomedical research. We look forward to welcoming her back to medical school this spring as she continues her physician-scientist training.

Well done, Dr. Krishnan—your perseverance and accomplishments exemplify the strength of the MD‑PhD path, and we are excited to see all that you will contribute to science and medicine.

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https://medicine.iu.edu/mstp

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