SWAPS was created in 2018 by members of the Stanford Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) community. The mission statement of SWAPS is to support the professional and personal development of students in the Stanford MSTP. SWAPS provides a longitudinal mentorship structure and career development opportunities through all stages of medical and graduate training and beyond. To learn more please reach out to swapsleadership@gmail.com

Past events 

August 2022
After a 3-year hiatus due to COVID-19, SWAPS held its 3rd Annual Mentorship Celebration in-person. We saw many familiar faces, got acquainted with the newer students in the program, and had a record turn-out of MD/PhD residents.

January 2020
SWAPS hosted a coffee chat with Dr. Hannah Valantine, Physician-Scientist and Chief Officer at NIH. We discussed her pilot mentorship program to provide longitudinal support to all individuals interested in a career in medicine and science. It was an honor to have a casual small-group chat with such an esteemed physician-scientist and advocate. 

October 2019
The SWAPS 2nd Annual Fall Mentorship Celebration. We honored the amazing mentors who served all year and welcomed a new cohort of students into their mentorship groups.