Ph.D. Program Checklist

First Year Courses:
    Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences (INTD 5000)
    Ethics in Research (INTD 6002)
    Track Specific Courses

Second/later Years Courses:
    Seminar course (CSBL 6090)(Every year; fall and spring semesters)
    Experimental Design and Data Analysis (CSBL 5095)
    Graduate Colloquium (CSBL 5089)
    Two elective courses chosen by the student
    Scientific Writing (CSBL 5077)

Second/later Years Requirements:

• Qualifying exam (spring semester, second year)
  
• Present two Journal Clubs
  
• Presentation of Dissertation Proposal to COGS (Second year)
  
• At least one semester teaching in a professional or graduate course
  
• Annual seminar presentation of research
  
• Admission to candidacy must occur at least two semesters before defense
  
• Dissertation Defense

Laboratory:

• First year: 3 laboratory rotations
• Completion of independent research project

Residency:

• A minimum of two full 16-week semesters, or the equivalent, as a full-time student
• Must register for Dissertation (CSBL 7099) at least two semesters prior to defense.