Message from the Directors

At UI COM MSTP, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and encourages excellence. We firmly believe that a diverse community of clinician-scientists brings about the most innovative and groundbreaking discoveries in the field of medicine.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not just a mere statement, but an integral part of our program’s DNA. We value and embrace individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, knowing that their unique experiences and insights enrich our community, fuel creativity, and drive us towards better healthcare outcomes for all.

Excellence is at the core of everything we do. We strive to provide an exceptional training experience and environment that prepares our students to be leaders in both research and clinical practice. Our distinguished faculty members are renowned experts in their respective fields, dedicated to mentoring and guiding our students to reach their full potential. Through a comprehensive curriculum, hands-on research opportunities, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and resilience needed to tackle the most pressing challenges in healthcare and scientific discovery.

Thank you for visiting our website, and we look forward to welcoming you to UI COM MSTP!

Warm regards,
Olu Ajilore, MD, PhD
Dawood Darbar, MBChB, MD
Tory Eisenlohr-Moul, PhD
Ravinder Gill, PhD

Olusola Ajilore, MD, PhD
Co-Director, Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
Associate Head for Faculty Development
University of Illinois Center for Depression and Resilience (UI CDR) Professor of Psychiatry
Director, Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program
Director, Clinical Research Core/Center for Clinical and Translational Science
Director, Adult Neuroscience Residency Research Track
Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois College of Medicine

Dawood Darbar, MBChB, MD
Co-Director, Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
Chief, Division of Cardiology
Director, Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCVR)
Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology
University of Illinois College of Medicine

Tory Eisenlohr-Moul, PhD
Associate Director, Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Director of the CLEAR Lab
University of Illinois College of Medicine

Ravinder Gill, PhD
Associate Director, Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology,
Department of Medicine
University of Illinois College of Medicine