New federal designation elevates UofL physician-scientist training program
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The University of Louisville has received a new federal designation and funding for its physician-scientist training program, placing it among top MD-PhD training programs across the U.S. The designation will enable the UofL School of Medicine to amplify the program’s curriculum and increase the number of physician-researchers trained to bridge laboratory research and patient care.
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