About the MSTP-SURF program
MSTP-SURF is an 8-week summer program at UC San Diego designed for motivated undergraduate students who are interested in seeking future training in a combined M.D./Ph.D. program or an academically oriented career in medicine.

MSTP-SURF Program Update
The MSTP-SURF program will not be running for the 2025-2026 academic year.
MSTP-SURF Staff, Advocates, and Leadership
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Our MSTP-SURF team is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive community.
MSTP-SURF Staff, Advocates, and Leadership
We are here to support you.
Our MSTP-SURF team is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive community. With a passion for mentorship, our advocates, leadership, and staff work wholeheartedly to make this program a transformative experience, opening doors to future careers in biomedical research and medicine.
MSTP-SURF Alumni
SURF students come from a variety of undergraduate institutions and programs. Learn more about recent SURF alumni and the variety of research projects they have participated in.
Contact Us
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