The Ecole de l’Inserm was created in 2003 to develop the physician-researcher (MD-PhD) role by encouraging, selecting, and accompanying students in medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry who demonstrate the ability and motivation. The School proposes an early and in-depth research experience, based on an interdisciplinary program in hard sciences. Acknowledging the value of the School’s course, the Bettencourt Foundation has been Inserm’s partner on this project since 2007.