This year from April 21 – April 30, the MSTP will participate for the first time in Stony Brook’s campus-wide Giving Day, an opportunity to enrich our program’s community and connectedness. A year of social isolation has been a stark reminder of the importance of the relationships we build during our time in the program. Research retreats, celebrations and alumni networking are more than just formalities, they are opportunities for collaboration, growth, emotional support and betterment of us all. Money raised from this year’s fundraising will go directly to student activities, providing the freedom to design programing that focuses on bringing students together and enriching our time together. While we recognize everyone has been financially affected by the pandemic, engagement though donations of all sizes will have a lasting impact on the Stony Brook MSTP. Raising funds allows us as students to chart our own path forward, innovating and connecting in ways we think will be most inspiring. We thank you for your participation in MSTP Giving Day and look forward to sharing the many ways funds will be used to better physician scientist training here at Stony Brook University.

By Lillian Talbot