College
- Center City Campus
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Degree Earned
- Doctorate
Program Length
8 years
Leadership
1020 Locust Street
Jefferson Alumni Hall, 368
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5244
Leadership
233 South 10th Street
Bluemle Life Sciences Building, 221A
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Program Information
Activities & Opportunities
Jefferson Physician Scientist Association
The Jefferson Physician Scientist Association (JPSA) was founded in Fall 2010 with the purpose of advancing the future of translational medicine and representing the position of MD/PhD students in academic and extracurricular matters. Membership includes all students enrolled in the MD/PhD Program who will be primarily recruited at the annual MD/PhD orientation and welcome in early fall of each academic year. Officers are elected annually.
Officers (2022)
| Title | Officer |
|---|---|
| President | Lara Cheslow |
| Secretary | Nikolas Kinney |
| Treasurer | Phuong Le |
| VPs for Academic Affairs | Miao Cao, Thomas Kuret |
| VPs for Educational Enrichment | Rachel Cain, Siddharth Karthikeyan |
| VP for Community and Cultural Affairs | Samantha Thomas |
| VPs for Recruitment | Signe Caksa, Debotri Chatterjee |
| APSA Institutional Representative | Selin Isguven, Jacob Myers |
Responsibilities of the Vice Presidents
Academic Affairs
Sit on the MD/PhD Steering Committee and represent students at all stages of the program; serve as the leading student voice for recruiting, admissions and MD/PhD program direction and development. Organize two annual mentorship dinners with an invited speaker.
Educational Enrichment
Organize educational and career-development seminars for the MD/PhD students. These include annual opportunities for students to share advice (“how-to apply for an F-30”, “how to choose a lab rotation”, and “how to return to med school” seminars), as well bimonthly clinical skills sessions with current residents.
Community & Cultural Affairs
Coordinate efforts to interact with groups and individuals outside the JPSA community; creating and maintaining an alumni network; serves as president of MD/PhD Social Committee; spearhead all social activities throughout the year.
Recruitment
Represent students on admissions committee (non-voting); develop and organize interview days; 2nd look visits, and be the interface between applicants and current students.
American Physician Scientists Association
Founded by trainees, for trainees and continues to be trainee-led. It is the premier organization for physician-scientist trainee advocacy. The Jefferson College of Life Sciences maintains an institutitional membership for students in the MD/PhD program. Visit the APSA website for information about membership, career paths and funding opportunities.