The Office of Physician-Scientist Career Development is a resource for faculty with an M.D. (or equivalent) degree who are pursuing biomedical research of any type as a major component of their professional effort. In addition to the resources provided below, faculty are encouraged to contact the Director on an individual basis to explore how the Office may be able to assist them in achieving their career goals.
Physician-Scientist Discussion Sessions and Colloquia
Please email pscdadmin@uchc.edu to be placed on the distribution list for announcements of these sessions.
- November 13, 2023 - Dr. Scott Rivkees
- March 14, 2022 - Dr. Alvin C Powers
- March 29, 2021 - Sekar Kathiresan
- April 15, 2019 - Dr. Robert Colbert
- April 9, 2018 - Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth
- February 27, 2017 - Dr. Margaret H. Baron
- March 21, 2016 - Dr. Michael Rosenblum
- March 25, 2015 - Dr. Christine Seidman
- March 10, 2014 - Dr. Barry Coller
- March 4, 2013 – Dr. Kenneth Kaushansky
- March 7, 2011 - Dr. Andrew I. Schafer
Literature Related to the Physician-Scientist Career Path
Career Development Resources
- Career Development - Burroughs Wellcome Fund
- Science Careers Forum
- Clinical and Translational Science Network - Community
- NIH Physician-Scientist
Selected Grants, Awards, Opportunities
- Physician-Scientist Career Enhancement Travel Award in Molecular Oncology
- Junior Physician Investigator Award from the American Federation for Medical Research
- Burroughs Wellcome Fund
- Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Clinical Scientist Development Award
- NIH Loan Repayment Programs
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Physician-Scientist Honor Societies
Faculty are encouraged to become knowledgeable about physician-scientist-specific honorific societies and the level of achievement they seek for successful membership nominations. This Office seeks to identify appropriate candidates for nomination at UConn Health and to provide guidance or assistance in the nomination process as needed. Please contact us if you are, or are aware of, a potential candidate for nomination.