The MSTP leadership team has a long-standing commitment and dedication to physician-scientist graduate and medical education. Together, they are dedicated to the mission of training physician-scientists.

The Iowa MSTP leadership team includes the director, Dr. Gordon Buchanan, our associate directors, and our administrative team. This leadership team was established in 2023, after longtime co-directors Dr. Steve Lentz and Dr. Pam Geyer transitioned out of the MSTP. Dr. Buchanan was then named director, and our associate directors were appointed in 2024.

Dr. Jenni Bermick, Dr. Martha Carvour, Dr. Joseph Glykys, and Dr. Darren Hoffmann were recently appointed as associate directors for the program to help support and strengthen the Iowa MSTP and guide us into the next phase of this dynamic program.

Ms. Linda Varvel coordinates all MSTP activities, including admissions, recruitment, enrollment, registration, correspondence with the prospective applicants and current trainees, HR, tuition processes, enrichment activities, and reporting to the NIH.