Training the Physician-Scientists of Tomorrow
Meeting the challenges of tomorrow’s medicine
The greatest medical advances often emerge at the intersection of research and clinical practice.
As new diseases emerge, infectious diseases evolve, and precision medicine continues to develop, healthcare systems need professionals who understand real-world clinical challenges while contributing to the generation of new scientific knowledge.
To address this need, the Institut Pasteur has developed its MD-PhD Program.
An outstanding training pathway at the intersection of medicine and research
The MD-PhD Program enables medical students and practicing physicians to pursue a PhD within the Institut Pasteur’s laboratories or National Reference Centers, while maintaining a strong connection to their medical training or practice.
Over three years, PhD candidates benefit from:
- immersion in an outstanding scientific environment;
- personalized support;
- dual scientific and medical mentorship;
- training at the interface of fundamental research, translational research, and clinical practice.
This dual expertise enables them to become key contributors to healthcare innovation.
Training leaders in medical research
Physician-scientists play an essential role in scientific and medical advances.
Because they understand both patients’ needs and the biological mechanisms underlying disease, they play a critical role in:
- identifying new therapeutic approaches;
- developing diagnostic innovations;
- understanding emerging diseases;
- improving prevention and patient care strategies.
Through the MD-PhD Program, the Institut Pasteur helps train a new generation of professionals capable of translating scientific discoveries into tangible benefits for public health.
Your Impact
- 1 Fund outstanding PhD training pathways
- 2 Support future physician-scientists throughout their training
- 3 Strengthen connections between research and medicine
- 4 Accelerate the development of innovations that benefit patients
- 5 Prepare for tomorrow’s health challenges
- Every contribution directly supports the training of those who will advance medicine in the years to come.
How can you support this program?
You can contribute to the MD-PhD Program by making a dedicated donation.
At the “Affectation” step, select “Autre” and enter:
EDUCATION CENTER – MD-PhD
Training a physician-scientist means investing in a rare and valuable expertise capable of connecting scientific discoveries with patients’ needs. By supporting the Institut Pasteur’s MD-PhD Program, you help train the future leaders of medical research and healthcare innovation.
Your organization can also support this program through the donation form.
At the “Affectation” step, select “Autre” and enter:
EDUCATION CENTER – MD-PhD
Would you like to take your support further? Our teams can work with you to develop dedicated support for one or more MD-PhD candidates.