Program Activities

UW MSTP students frequently meet formally and informally to share ideas and enjoy life outside of school. Some of the MSTP-sponsored events are:

Spring Graduation Celebration

2023 Class Celebrating Upcoming Graduation

2022 MSTP Entering Class

The 2022 entering class during their stethoscope ceremony in front of Portage Bay

MSTP Annual Retreat

MSTP students gather for the annual summer retreat

MSTP Retreat Poster Session

Students at the MSTP summer retreat participate in a poster session

Directors' Brunch

MSTP students catch up with Program Director Dr. Marshall Horwitz

Q&A with the Directors

MSTP directors hold a Q&A at the annual retreat

White Coat Ceremony

2022 class receiving their white coats

2023 MSTP Retreat - Pack Forest

Students gather for annual retreat

2023 White Coat Ceremony

2023 class on their white coat day

2023 Cohort on their white coat day

2023 Class in front of the big W.

MSTP Retreat

MSTP students and their families meet at one of the many state parks in Washington State for a summer retreat. We welcome incoming students and share science and fellowship. Recent locations have included Semiahmoo Resort, Fort Ebey State Park, Twanoh State Park, Magnuson Park, and Sleeping Lady Resort.

Weekly Journal Club & Monthly Dinner Meetings

These meetings focus on new journal articles and on the research of MSTP students and faculty mentors. The journal club is organized by and for students. The monthly dinners are open to MSTP students and faculty. All involve supper.

Quarterly Directors’ Suppers

1st and 2nd year students have informal suppers with our directors to discuss lab choices, coursework, and any other issues. Students will have met individually with directors between these supper meetings.

Directors’ Brunches

In the fall, we meet at the home of one of the directors for brunch and conversation.