Annual MSTP Retreat
Held off-campus over a Fall weekend, the Retreat is an important venue for program evaluation and for all students to interact with each other both personally and professionally outside ISMMS. The Retreat begins with a “State-of-the-MSTP” session, a report by the Director of issues addressed over the past year and new initiatives planned for the coming year. The broad-based, spontaneous feedback generated by lively discussions among the students, Directors and guests (including alumni, whose perspective is greatly appreciated) is invaluable in prioritizing areas for attention. The Retreat also features an outstanding physician-scientist keynote speaker, a career-oriented session, poster and platform scientific presentations by current MSTP students, and training stage-relevant break-out sessions led by program Leadership, faculty actively involved in the program, and students.