Akua Sarfo, a student in the MD/PhD Program at Penn State College of Medicine, is seen in a College laboratory in April 2017. Sarfo is pictured looking at the camera, standing in front of a microscope while wearing a white lab coat. She is surrounded by other laboratory equipment.

MD/PhD Program

MD/PhD Program Retreats

MD/PhD retreats are designed to help give students and participating faculty increased resiliency and leadership skills.

Three MD/PhD retreats (fall, winter and spring) engage experts in these areas who will lead interactive sessions that offer practical training in skills, strategies and insights to help develop resiliency and create a culture of well-being and caring.

Save the date - Virtual Spring 2021 retreat

On March 20, 2021, the MD/PhD program will be holding a virtual retreat for trainees and training faculty. More details will follow.

Save the date - Fall 2021 retreat

On Oct. 9 and 10, 2021, the MD/PhD program will be holding a retreat for trainees and training faculty at the Penn Stater in State College, Pa.

Students should contact the program at MSTP@pennstatehealth.psu.edu with questions.

Registration is required for these events.