Attending Physician-Scientist Training Programs (PSTPs)

Internal Medicine:

University of Colorado, Internal Medicine PSTP

Pathology:

University of California, San Francisco Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Physician-Scientist Pathway

Pediatrics:

University of Colorado, Pediatric PSTP
University of North Carolina, Pediatric PSTP

Anesthesiology:

Columbia University, Virginia Apgar Scholars Anesthesia PSTP
Stanford University, Fellowship in Anesthesia Research and Medicine (FARM)
Duke University, Academic Career Enrichment Scholars (ACES) Program

Surgery:

University of Michigan, General Surgery Residency and Center for Surgical Training and Research Fellowship

Dermatology:

Northwestern University, Dermatology PSTP
Washington University in St. Louis, Dermatology PSTP

Emergency Medicine:

University of Iowa, Emergency Medicine PSTP

Psychiatry:

University of Washington, Psychiatry Residency Research Program

Neurology:

Cedars Sinai, Neurology PSTP

Radiology:

Vanderbilt University, Diagnostic Radiology Residency

Announcement: 40th MD/PhD Student Conference Postponed

Due to the current uncertainties around funding and the unpredictability in travel restrictions for programs around the country, we have made the difficult decision to postpone this summer's conference to next year (July 2026).

It is always our privilege and joy to host a conference that brings together the best and brightest of our country’s future physician scientists. We are dismayed that due to unforeseen and unprecedented circumstances, we are unable to do so this year. However, we remain hopeful and excited to invite our national community of MD/PhD trainees, PSTP directors, and physician scientists to Breckenridge in 2026.

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at: mdphdnationalconference@cuanschutz.edu

-University of Colorado 40th Annual MD/PhD Student Conference Committee

Welcome to the 40th Annual MD-PhD National Student Conference!

Breckenridge Resort (9,600 feet); Postponed

RAZA NYP Portrait 2 Azra Raza, MD, is the Chan Soon-Shiong Professor of Medicine and Director of the Edward P. Evans Foundation MDS Center at Columbia University. A practicing oncologist seeing 30-40 cancer patients weekly, she also directs a cancer research lab. The recipient of three serial endowed chairs, Raza has collected >60,000 longitudinally drawn blood and marrow samples from thousands of her patients with preleukemia and acute myeloid leukemia. She met with President Biden to plan the Cancer Moonshot and with President Bill Clinton for 3-day Breakthroughs in Science and Technology Retreat. Describing her groundbreaking ideas in the highly acclaimed bestselling book, THE FIRST CELL: And the human costs of pursuing cancer to the last, Raza is bent upon shifting the treatment focus from trying to kill every last cancer cell to finding the first and preventing cancer from developing altogether. Raza is the Founder and Director of the Scientific Advisory Board of The First Cell Therapeutics Inc (TFCTx). The owner of thousands of books in Urdu and English, she co-authored GHALIB: Epistemologies of Elegance, dedicated to translation and interpretation of poetry.

Alexander J Mentzer is a Principal Investigator at the Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford, and a Consultant Physician in Infectious Diseases and General Medicine at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK. He is a recognised leader in understanding the genetic basis of human susceptibility to infectious disease, having published over 200 peer-reviewed articles over the last ten years in major journals including Nature, Science, Nature Medicine and Cell and was recently awarded the BIA Barnett-Christie Prize for the most promising infection research in the UK.

His research group spearheads innovative methods to disentangle the interactions of host genetics, infection exposure and disease outcomes using data from massive biobanks and bespoke Multiplex Serology platforms. Much of his work centres on understanding the molecular mechanisms of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) variation and disease outcomes, a problem that has puzzled scientists for decades. Then, through his regular management of patients on the wards, he strives to take discoveries from large scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets, through to improved patient benefit either through near-patient diagnostic testing, or monoclonal antibody development.

He is also deeply committed to genomic capacity building in Low-to-Middle Income Country settings, collaborating with new and established scientists in countries like Kenya, Uganda, Mexico, and Indonesia, where he helps train teams in bioinformatics and establish funding and systems for genomic research important to local scientists and communities. He is also passionate about education locally, leading several teaching modules for medical and science Masters courses, integrating concepts of host genetic variability into course content to inspire the clinicians of tomorrow for novel ways to approach science.

Dr Mentzer undertook an early degree and Masters in Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine in Imperial, before completing Medicine in University College London and combining his clinical training with a Wellcome-funded DPhil/PhD with Professor Sir Adrian Hill forming collaborative networks around the world. He spends much of his spare time outdoors keeping fit, or travelling with his family.

Dr. Christopher Barley Dr. Christopher Bartley is an early career Principal Investigator at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) where he serves as the Chief of the Translational Immunopsychiatry Unit (TIU) and a member of the editorial board of Biological Psychiatry.

Dr. Bartley received his PhD with distinction from Yale University and subsequently graduated cum laude from Yale School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Selma and Karl Folkers Prize for excellence in biomedical research. During his residency in Adult Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), he was awarded the Outstanding Resident Award by the NIMH. Upon completion of his residency training, he was awarded the Edwin F. Alston Award for Leadership in Psychiatry by the UCSF Department of Psychiatry.
He continued at UCSF as a research fellow in behavioral immunology supported by a Hanna H. Gray Fellowship (Howard Hughes Medical Institute). During his research fellowship, he was an inaugural recipient of the Deeda Blair Research Initiative for Disorders of the Brain Award (Foundation of the National Institute of Health) to support the development of his immunopsychiatry research program.

In 2022, he joined NIMH and founded the TIU, a reverse translational research program that employs basic, translational, clinical, and bioinformatic approaches to identify molecules, cells, and circuits implicated in neuropsychiatric illness.

Psychiatric illnesses appear to arise from distributed network dysfunction rather than focal lesions of the brain. Accordingly, one focus of the TIU is antibody repertoire profiling, as antibodies are capable of inducing precise yet distributed neural lesions. By integrating antigen identity with single-cell, anatomic, and circuit expression data, the TIU is working to uncover and model the neurophysiological processes that underlie neuropsychiatric illness—starting with psychotic spectrum disorders.

John H. Sampson, MD, PhD, MHSc, MBA

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Dean, School of Medicine

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John H. Sampson, MD, PhD, MHSc, MBA, is the Richard D. Krugman Endowed Chair, Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, and the Dean of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He was previously the Robert H. and Gloria Wilkins Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery and Senior Vice President of Duke University Health System and the Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP), leading thousands of School of Medicine faculty, community physicians, psychologists, and advanced practice providers who are the clinical talent force for Duke University. He is a physician-scientist and member of the National Academy of Medicine. With a career spanning over 25 years, his journey is underscored by a relentless pursuit of excellence across clinical practice, research, education, and leadership domains. Throughout his tenure, he has inspired and mentored diverse teams and fostered a culture of innovation. As a transformational leader, Dr. Sampson has orchestrated collaborative change initiatives and successfully converted visionary ideas into actionable plans.

As a surgeon-scientist, he holds a deep commitment to advancing new therapies into the clinic and compassionately treating patients with brain tumors and other diseases of the nervous system. He has authored nearly 300 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals and the held the distinction of being the highest NIH-funded investigator in his field for several consecutive years. Educating and nurturing the next generation of healthcare leaders is a cornerstone of Dr. Sampson's career. His dedication to training surgeons, physicians, scientists, and students is evident in the numerous alumni who now occupy leadership positions across the nation's top academic programs.

As the Inaugural Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Duke, he championed faculty and student led innovative educational programs such as the Surgical Autonomy Program; the Learner Mentorship, Leadership, and Coaching program; and the Global Neurosurgery Program. These initiatives not only advanced patient care and education but also extended the impact of these trainees to underprivileged regions globally. He also pioneered the Neuro-innovations Program, which provided training for students at all levels on entrepreneurial activities; and executed on a strategic initiative to develop the WellSpentMD App, which effectively reduced burnout by rewarding clinicians and learners with congratulations and encouragement. Dr. Sampson's commitment to innovation extends beyond education and clinical practice, as evidenced by his leadership in several entrepreneurial ventures and board positions in health systems, foundations, and private and publicly-traded companies outside of Duke.

Dr. Sampson's academic journey began with a medical degree in Canada, followed by a PhD in neuroimmunology and MHSc in clinical research at Duke University. He did his research training under the internationally renowned neuro-oncologist, Darell D. Bigner, and Nobel Laureate, Gertrude Elion. Recognizing the importance of health sector management, he further honed his skills with an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, earning the distinction of Fuqua Scholar as a top tier graduate.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Sampson finds joy in family time, a passion for racing cars and critiquing Hi-Fi music with his sons, and a commitment to physical well-being through Peloton cycling and trail running, complemented by the practice of meditation.

Session Speaker

Prof.MeeksLcolor Lisa Meeks, Ph.D., MA

Professor of Medical Education

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Dr. Lisa Meeks is a nationally recognized leader in disability inclusion within health professions education. As a professor of Medical Education at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and the founder and co-director of the Docs with Disabilities Initiative (DWDI), she has dedicated her career to creating inclusive and accessible environments for learners and practitioners with disabilities.

DWDI, a groundbreaking organization under Dr. Meeks' leadership, leverages research, education, and storytelling to transform perceptions and policies surrounding disability in medical and biomedical education. The initiative has become a driving force in addressing systemic barriers, increasing representation, and cultivating leadership in disability inclusion.
A prolific researcher, Dr. Meeks has authored over 75 peer-reviewed articles published in esteemed journals such as JAMA, Academic Medicine, and Medical Education. Her groundbreaking work includes the first study on intersectionality among minoritized medical learners with disabilities, alongside award-winning research like “We Need a Seismic Shift,” which examines the lived experiences of medical students with disabilities. Collaborating with major health professions education organizations, she provides critical education to faculty and leaders across specialties.

As Guest Editor for the forthcoming Academic Medicine special issue on Disability Inclusion, Dr. Meeks is championing intersectional approaches to education, amplifying the voices of learners navigating the intersections of disability, race, gender identity, and other marginalized identities. Beyond her scholarship, she mentors and sponsors emerging leaders in disability inclusion, fostering a legacy of advocates who are shaping the future of the field.

Dr. Meeks’ work embodies her unwavering commitment to equity. Through data-driven strategies, personal storytelling, and collective leadership, she continues to dismantle ableism and racism in healthcare education. Her contributions are shaping the future of medical training, ensuring that inclusion becomes a core practice within health professions.

BIOETHICS SPEAKER

BoydJW photo 2019 HMS ID croped J. Wesley Boyd, MD, PhD is the Director of Education in the Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at HMS. Wes graduated with a BA cum laude from Yale in philosophy. He then attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received an MA in philosophy, a PhD in religion and culture, and a medical degree. He then completed a residency in psychiatry at Cambridge Hospital/HMS and completed a Fellowship in Medical Ethics at HMS. His areas of interest include social justice, access to care, human rights, asylum and immigration, humanistic aspects of medicine, physician health and well-being, and substance use.

Wes has won teaching awards from Harvard and other educational institutions as well as the American Psychiatric Association. His writing has appeared in the Boston Globe, Newsweek, Psychology Today, Scientific American, the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, the Lancet, American Journal of Bioethics, NBC News, STAT News, Vice, Salon, Slate, and numerous other outlets. His work has been covered extensively by multiple media outlets, including NPR, CNN, US News and World Report, Time, the Boston Globe, CBS, the Wall Street Journal, the British Medical Journal, USA Today, ABC News, Kaiser Health News, Hasan Minaj's Patriot Act, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and numerous other major outlets. His book, Almost Addicted, which was published in 2012 by Hazelden Press, won the Will Solimene Award by the New England chapter of the American Medical Writers' Association.

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM	Registration	Atrium
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM	Lunch Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sampson	Elevation Ballroom
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM	Oral Presentations: Immunology & Microbiology General Medicine & Physiology	Elevation Ballroom Blue Spruce/Aspen
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM	Coffee Break	Atrium
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM	Disability in Medicine: Dr. Meeks Bioethics: Dr. Boyd (Session A)	Disability in Medicine: Elevation Ballroom Bioethics: Blue Spruce/Aspen
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM	PSTP Panel (Session A)	Elevation Ballroom
5:45 PM – 7:15 PM	Dinner Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bartley	Elevation Ballroom
7:15 PM – 7:30 PM	Poster set up	Forest/Atrium
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM	Poster Session I & Happy Hour *Sponsored by FAER*	Forest/Atrium

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM	Breakfast	Elevation Ballroom
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM	Funday Activities	Various
11:30 PM – 1:00 PM	Lunch PSTP Networking	Elevation Ballroom
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM	PSTP Panel (Session B)	Elevation Ballroom Blue Spruce/Aspen
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM	Keynote: Dr. Mentzer	Elevation Ballroom
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM	ASPA Presentation	Elevation Ballroom
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM	Coffee Break	Atrium
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM	Disability in Medicine: Dr. Meeks Bioethics: Dr. Boyd (Session B)	Disability in Medicine: Blue Spruce/Aspen Bioethics: Elevation Ballroom
5:15 PM – 6:45 PM	Poster Session II & Happy Hour	Forest/Atrium
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM	Dinner Keynote Speaker: Dr. Raza	Elevation Ballroom

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM	Breakfast	Elevation Ballroom
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM	Oral Presentations: Bioengineering & Medical Imaging Cancer Biology	Blue Spruce/Aspen Elevation Ballroom
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM	Oral Presentations: Neuroscience Molecular Biology & Pharmacology	Blue Spruce/Aspen Elevation Ballroom
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM	Lunch & Closing Remarks	Elevation Ballroom

Please see the REGISTRATION highlight box on the left-hand side of this website for links, information, and cost. The DEADLINES highlight box also gives information on important dates.

Administrators can pay for attendees through the multiple registrants' page. They must email their confirmation email to the conference committee to receive a promotion code. The attendees then must complete the registration form individually to register and can use the provided promotion code at checkout to waive the registration fee.

Following registration, attendees must still fill out the MD-PhD Attendee survey (required) for NIH reporting. This form is also how attendees will submit an abstract to be considered for an oral/poster presentation, and/or a diversity travel award.

Finally, attendees should fill out the Saturday Morning Activities form to help coordinate activities and transportation.

This information, the forms, and more information can all be found on the left-hand side of this website, or in the registration confirmation email.

Please check with the person who paid for your registration to get your code. When someone (e.g., a program administrator) fills out the multiple registrants form to pay for attendees, we ask that they reach out to us to ask for a discount code. We then create a discount code specific to the people that have been paid for, and send that code to the person who filled out the multiple registrants form. From there, the program administrator should then tell the attendees that they paid for (i.e., you) what code to use to waive your fee at registration check out.

There are a few common reasons for this that may be helpful to check for:

Confirmation was sent to junk: Please check your junk folders.
Someone else registered for you: Confirmation emails are sent to the email provided at registration. If someone else (e.g., a program administrator) registered for you, it is likely the confirmation email was sent to their email. If so, check to see if they have it, and can forward it to you.
Wrong email address: Sometimes people have provided an alternative email address when registering, and then checked a different email address for their confirmation. Please check other email addresses of yours.
The registration website had a bug and failed to send the confirmation: Unfortunately, our registration website is not perfect, and has sometimes failed in the past to successfully send a confirmation email. Please feel free to email us at the contact email provided elsewhere on the website so we can work on sending you another copy of your registration confirmation!

Posters and oral presentation selection will be based on the abstract submission from the MD-PhD Attendee Survey provided in your registration email confirmation.

If you have been emailed that you have been selected for an oral presentation, please email us your finalized powerpoint before the conference begins!

Abstracts (2000 total character limit) can be submitted through the required MD-PhD Attendee Survey provided with your registration email confirmation. You must submit an abstract to be considered for an oral presentation, poster, or Travel Award. You can select your abstract to be considered for both an oral presentation and a poster.

Abstracts are due by May 17th to be considered for an oral presentation and/or a Travel Award. Abstracts are due by June 3rd to be considered for a poster presentation.

Yes! Please do not hesitate to register. Abstract submission does not occur at the time of registration. Rather, abstract submission occurs when submitting the MD-PhD Attendee Survey.

The MD-PhD Attendee Survey is required before attending the conference. We do ask that you wait to submit the MD-PhD Attendee Survey until you also have your abstract ready to submit with it (if you decide to submit an abstract). If you submit the Attendee survey and then later want to submit an abstract, please resubmit the MD-PhD Attendee Survey form and email us at the email shown in the Contact Us section. The email will help us track the double submission properly! Thank you!

Yes. You can fill out the Student Attendee Survey (found on the website) before completing registration. Some students may find this helpful for several reasons. For example, it may be easier for some to wait to see if they receive a Travel Award so that they can waive their registration fee. Or, a student may wish to wait to see if their abstract is selected for an oral presentation before paying for registration.

However, if it is equally convenient for you, we prefer that you register before submitting the Student Attendee Survey. This will help us in managing the conference. If you pay for registration and either later need to cancel registration (before the final day of registration), or receive a Travel Award, we will reimburse you (see more information in the FAQ with Travel Award reimbursement).

If you are presenting a poster, the maximum allowable poster size is 40x60 inches. There is no minimum size, but we suggest that you make sure it large enough for people to easily read from a slight distance. You can have your poster oriented in landscape (most common) or vertical format. The material needs to be able to be pinned on a board. We will provide an easel, poster board, and pins.

For many, it works best to fly in the day before the conference and fly back either very late on the last day of, or during the day after, the conference. While flying in the morning of the conference is possible, it may take 3-4.5+ hours from landing time at Denver International Airport to arrival time at Breckenridge Resort.

If you fly into Denver the day before the conference but plan on traveling to Breckenridge the morning of the conference (e.g., your flight arrives late the day before), we suggest booking a night at either the Westin Denver International Airport Hotel (this would help with transport from the airport in the morning since the hotel is connected to the airport), or in a hotel closer to downtown (e.g., someplace close to Denver Union Station, where one may be able to connect to shuttles that travel towards Breckenridge). A similar idea would apply if you were planning to fly out of Denver the day after the conference.

Getting between Denver International Airport and Breckenridge Resort will take several hours. Given that, there is a strong chance you may want to fly into Denver the day/night before the conference and fly back either late Sunday or on Monday. Therefore, you might consider booking at Breckenridge Resort (or another hotel closer to Denver) the night before, and/or after, the conference.

There are several options to get to Breckenridge Resort (especially from Denver International Airport or Union Station in Downtown Denver).

This year, we are able to offer a discounted rate for shuttles from Denver International Airport to Breckenridge Resort through Epic Mountain Express. This option can be very convenient, as the shuttle can provide door-to-door service between the airport and your lodging. The above link has the discount code, MSTP24, applied, and lodging destinations can be found under “Your locations”.

If you are interested in other ground transportation options, below are some alternative suggestions that attendees have used in the past. These may be cheaper or provide more flexibility:

Car Rental from Denver Airport: Options for car rentals have the potential to be cheaper than shuttles. This may also help offer attendees increased flexibility (e.g., getting to and from Saturday Activities).
Shuttles from Denver Union Station (i.e., Colorado Department of Transportation: Snowstang, Pegasus, Bustang West): This is by far the cheapest option. The Denver Light Rail will take you directly from Denver Airport to Denver Union Station. Pegasus or Bustang West will take you to the Frisco Transit Center where you can take the free Summit Stage Bus to Breckenridge Resort. It is highly recommended to check schedules, download relevant apps, and purchase tickets ahead of time where relevant (Denver Light Rail, the shuttle option of your choice, and Summit Stage Bus), to make this option as seamless as possible. Follow the provided link above, or google these options, for more information.
Other shuttles from Denver Airport to Breckenridge Resort (e.g., Summit Express or Peak 1 Express): Similar to Epic Mountain Express, however, we do not have a group discount with these companies.

More general information on getting to Breckenridge Resort can be found here.

Download the Webex events app:

- For iOS: Go to the App Store

- For Android: Go to Google Play Store

- Search for "Webex Events" and install the app

Open the app and sign in:

- Use your Webex account credentials

- If you don't have an account, you may need to create one

Join an event:

- Under the events tab, search “39th Annual MD/PhD Conference”

- Select the event and enter the event code (provided at the check-in table)

Use event features

- Schedule/program access

- Voting for talks/posters

- Announcements

- Other: maps, Q&A, speaker bios, etc.

Here is a general checklist of major action items to have completed before the conference to help make sure things are not missed. Note: More information on any of these steps can be found on the website here, and on the website FAQ.

Getting Ready Checklist:

Registration has been completed (confirmation email for your personal individual registration has been received).
MD-PhD Attendee Survey has been submitted (with abstract if desired)
Saturday Activity Survey has been submitted
Flights have been booked
Travel to and from the conference to the airport has been booked/planned-for
Hotel/Accommodations (e.g., Breckenridge Resort) have been booked
If selected for an oral presentation, your final PowerPoint has been emailed to us
Socio app is downloaded, and you have joined the event (Coming in early July)
You are well-prepared for Colorado high elevation weather - especially if you are doing a Saturday Activity (e.g., hats, sunglasses, strong sunscreen, hiking shoes, rain coat)
ENJOY THE CONFERENCE :)

Learning from the best with 4 Keynote Speakers with live Q&A sessions
Addressing diversity and discrimination in school and in your career with a diversity speaker (including a presentation and an opportunity to speak more with the diversity speaker over lunch)
Preparing for your next potential steps, with a PSTP Residency panel and showcase to meet directly with PSTP directors in small groups
Tackling integrity in science with an ethics discussion
Chances to present your work and connect with the research of MD-PhD students across the country with Poster Sessions and Oral Presentations
Saturday mountain activities, food (including all meals, snacks, and coffee), and breaks throughout the conference allow for ample time to connect with others and take in the fresh mountain air
Conference Swag, including 2024 conference water bottles
And so much more!

The annual national MD-PhD conference is dedicated to making the event available for all MD-PhD students nationwide. We believe that ensuring broad participation from students across the country will benefit every student in training. To lower barriers to participation in the conference, we are providing travel awards to students from groups traditionally underrepresented in health-related sciences, including but not limited to those described in the Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity.

Attendees can apply for a travel award through the required MD-PhD Attendee Survey emailed to them with their registration confirmation. On the MD-PhD Attendee Survey, attendees must submit an abstract before the oral presentation abstract deadline, select yes to be considered for a travel award, and must submit a short document stating how their background and/or unique lived experiences contribute to our conference culture of diversity and inclusive excellence. Travel awards will be selected based on scientific merit of abstracts.

Decisions on the travel award will be emailed to attendees before mid-June and will be posted on the website (unless requested otherwise). If selected, attendees who are granted a travel award will receive a $1000 award which they can put toward their travel and registration costs.

The conference will be held at Breckenridge Resort. We strongly encourage making lodging accommodations at Breckenridge Resort. Booking at Breckenridge Resort helps support the conference. We have blocked off a certain number of rooms for the resort with reduced pricing.

When you are ready to book room(s) for yourself and/or others, a limited selection of rooms can be found at this link. The Group Code BBRMST24 has been applied for a discounted rate. If you are interested in other options, additional lodging is available to book by phone. To receive special group rates, the name of your group should be referenced as Univ. CO MSTP 2024, with the following group code. For rooms in Gravity Haus, call (866) 558-1281 and reference group code HBGHCU24. For all other lodging, call (855) 948-0690 and reference group code BBRMST24. We suggest you register beforehand so you can use your email confirmation as proof if needed.

The meeting space is located within the Villiage at Breckenridge building, and Gravity Haus is the adjacent building. Other options are a short walk from the meeting space, with River Mountain Lodge located 0.3 miles away and Mountain Thunder Lodge located 0.6 miles away.

Below is a general list of room options and initial rates under our special group rates. Pricing and availability are subject to change.

Gravity Haus – 866-558-1281 – Group Code HBGHCU24
Room Style	Average Nightly Rate
GHH Rambler One King (GHH KNG RMBL)	$289.00

Other Lodging – 855-948-0690 – Group Code BBRMST24
Room Style	Average Nightly Rate
VAB Studio (LIF STUDIO)	$219.00
VAB Studio Premier (LIF STUDIO PRMR)	$219.00
VAB 1 Bedroom (PLC 1BR)	$249.00
VAB 2 Bedroom (PLC 2BR)	$379.00
VAB 3 Bedroom (PLC 3BR)	$419.00
MTL 1 Bedroom (MTL 1BR)	$249.00
MTL 2 Bedroom (MTL 2BR)	$319.00
MTL 3 Bedroom (MTL 3BR)	$419.00
RML Hotel Queen (RML QN)	$165.00
RML Hotel 2 Queen (RML QN/QN)	$165.00
RML 2 Bedroom (RML 2BR)	$279.00

If you have any issues booking a room or questions in general, please email the committee at the email provided on the left-hand side of the website (Contact Us highlight box).

Please fill out the Saturday activities form (which will be sent by email) before the start of the conference if you plan to join one of the activities. This will help us coordinate the groups for the activities, and transportation.

Potential Saturday Morning Activities include: Moderate Hike - Hoosier Pass. 11 mile drive from Breck (20 minutes or less). "Leisure time on Main Street" Activities at Base of Peak 8 - mountain biking rentals, mini-golf, rock climbing, ride the chair lift up to top.

Please keep in mind when planning your activity that we will be at a very high altitude.

Please make a plan for your luggage ahead of time, especially if you have to check out on Sunday morning as well (see related FAQ about luggage, check out, and Sunday morning activities).

If you booked your room to end on Sunday, check-out time is historically 10AM. Breckenridge has said that they will have a luggage storage room available to attendees on Sunday to hold luggage after checkout during the final hours of conference programming. Breckenridge and the MD-PhD planning committee is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

An email telling you if you won a TA or are giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster should have been sent out to you before late-June. We will send the email to the email address you listed on registration.

Travel Awards and oral and poster presentations will be displayed elsewhere on this website following selection.

There is complimentary parking behind the conference spaces available on a first come first serve bases. Additionally, each of lodging properties have their own parking options as well:

Gravity Haus – Valet Only $40
Village at Breckenridge – Underground self-serve parking garage $25
River Mountain Lodge – Included for 1 car
Mountain Thunder Lodge – First come, first serve

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Announcement: 40th MD/PhD Student Conference Postponed

Welcome to the 40th Annual MD-PhD National Student Conference!

Breckenridge Resort (9,600 feet); Postponed

Announcement: 40th MD/PhD Student Conference Postponed

Welcome to the 40th Annual MD-PhD National Student Conference!

Breckenridge Resort (9,600 feet); Postponed

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My program paid for my registration, but I do not have a code to waive my fee when I go to register myself?

I have a discount code for registering, but it looks like it is still having me pay on the first page of registration?

The registration website is giving me an option to either make an account or checkout as guest. What do I do?

I registered, but do not see my confirmation email. How can I find it?

How do I submit my poster or oral presentation?

How do I submit an abstract?

Can I register first, and then submit an abstract later?

Can I submit an abstract first, and then register later?

What are the poster requirements (e.g., size)?

What time/dates should I fly to and from the conference?

How do I get to the Breckenridge Resort?

How do I find where to go? Are there any maps to help?

How do we navigate the conference? (Webex information)

Am I ready for the conference (checklist)?

What will I get out of this conference?

What is a travel award and how do I apply?

How and when do I book my room(s) for the conference?

How do we navigate Saturday morning activities?

What should I do with my luggage after checkout on Sunday if I have plans to stay at the resort later in the day?

How do I know if I won a Travel Award, or if my abstract was selected for a poster presentation?

Where do I park?