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TRAM-MS - Translational Research and Applied Medicine (MS)

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Learning Outcomes

Program Overview

M-TRAM is a professional degree program that trains students to advance promising biomedical solutions from early-stage research to full regulatory approval. Technology focus areas include immunotherapy, gene therapy, vaccines, biomarkers, single-cell omics, and medical devices. M-TRAM combines flexible classroom learning with hands-on, team-based medical research, one-on-one mentoring by renowned Stanford faculty and investigators, and on-site biotechnology training.

M-TRAM offers three integrated tracks representing different aspects of translational medicine. While students choose primary focus, they gain foundational knowledge in all three areas:

  • Early Translation: Basic Science to Preclinical

  • Clinical Translation: Clinical Investigation

  • Late Translation: Medical Adoption and Commercialization

Admissions Information

  • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from a recognized university

  • CV/resume outlining previous clinical and/or basic research experience

  • Official transcripts

  • Three letters of reference

  • Statement of purpose

  • Supplemental questions

Minimum Units in the Program

49

Minimum University Units

45
Completion requirement

Stanford’s one-year M-TRAM program offers a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum designed to equip future leaders at the intersection of science, academic medicine, and industry. Through hands-on training in drug development, clinical trials, biotechnology law, and business strategy, students gain the skills to translate biomedical discoveries into real-world solutions. M-TRAM faculty span Medicine, Pediatrics, Radiology, Engineering, and other Stanford departments, offering mentorship across the full translational spectrum—from bench to bedside.

The curriculum is comprised of:

  • 49 units of core science, technology, and business courses spanning four consecutive quarters

  • Flexibly structured coursework, which allows students who are employed to work part-time during the programʼs duration

  • Clinical and research rotations with a biotechnology company and a research laboratory

  • A summer industry internship designed to gain hands-on drug development experience

  • A faculty-mentored capstone research project in industry or academia

Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 2244621
  • 2244651
  • 2169581
  • 2264161
  • 2244631
  • 2244641

TRAM299M MTRAM CAPSTONE Project is a variable-unit, repeatable course. TRAM299M consists of TEAM (translation, entrepreneurship, and academic medicine research) and/or TRIP (translational research or individual project) or industry internship. It should be taken for a total of 20 units (2 units in Fall, 4 units in Winter and in Spring, and 10 units in Summer).

Medical students who are part of the MedScholars program may substitute MED370 for TRAM 299M. https://med.stanford.edu/medscholars.html

Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 2244661
  • 2169581
  • 2265871
  • 2244631
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 2169581
  • 2265881
  • 2253371
  • 2244631

Capstone Project

Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 2244631
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