Programs & Affiliated Offices

The Office of Physician-Scientist Career Development works closely with the following programs and offices. Faculty are encouraged to explore these resources and contact the Director for personalized guidance.

• Connecticut Institute for Clinical and Translational Science
• Master of Clinical and Translational Research Program
• School of Medicine Faculty Affairs
• School of Medicine Faculty Development Programs

Physician-Scientist Discussion Sessions & Colloquia

These sessions bring together leading physician-scientists for open discussions on research careers, challenges, and opportunities. All faculty are welcome to attend.

💌 To join the announcement list, email pscdadmin@uchc.edu

Past Sessions

• November 13, 2023 — Dr. Scott Rivkees
• March 14, 2022 — Dr. Alvin C. Powers
• March 29, 2021 — Dr. Sekar Kathiresan
• April 15, 2019 — Dr. Robert Colbert [PDF]
• April 9, 2018 — Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth [PDF]
• February 27, 2017 — Dr. Margaret H. Baron [PDF]
• March 21, 2016 — Dr. Michael Rosenblum [PDF]
• March 25, 2015 — Dr. Christine Seidman [PDF]
• March 10, 2014 — Dr. Barry Coller [PDF]
• March 4, 2013 — Dr. Kenneth Kaushansky [PDF]
• March 7, 2011 — Dr. Andrew I. Schafer

Career Resources

Literature Related to the Physician-Scientist Career Path

• Physician-Scientist Corner

Career Development Resources

• Career Development — Burroughs Wellcome Fund
• Science Careers Forum
• Clinical and Translational Science Network — Community
• NIH Physician-Scientist

Selected Grants, Awards & Opportunities

The following grants and awards are specifically targeted at physician-scientists. Faculty are encouraged to contact the Director for guidance on applications and eligibility.

• Physician-Scientist Career Enhancement Travel Award in Molecular Oncology
• Junior Physician Investigator Award — 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.

• American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI)
• Association of American Physicians (AAP)

Other Helpful Links

The following organizations provide additional support, advocacy, and community for physician-scientists and clinical translational researchers.

• American Federation for Medical Research (AFMR)
• Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS)