Tuesday, January 2, 2007

Reference List of Words


MudPhud
- Shorthand/slang term for person holding both MD and PhD degrees. Also, MudFud.
MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program; NIH-funded dual degree (MD/PhD) program.
Pre-Med - Person who aspires to enter into medical school.
PI - Abbreviation for Principal Investigator.
Principal Investigator - usually the head of a lab who directs the research
SDN - Student Doctor Network (excellent resource for medical school information).

Note: this post will continue to be edited as I go along and I feel the need to add terms.

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