Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
(Program Director: Zhongtao Zhang, Ph.D.)
M.D./Ph.D. Students
| Biochemistry of Gene Expression (BCHM 1250) | 4 credits |
| Cell Biology (CBAM 1360) | 3 credits |
| Protein Structure and Function (BCHM 2690) | 3 credits |
| Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences (BMSM 1200) | 2 credits |
| Responsible Conduct of Research (BMSM 2020) | 2 credits |
| Life in Biomedical Research II (BMSM 3520) | 2 credits |
| TOTAL | 16 credits |
M.D./Ph.D. students may take at least two research rotations (BCHM 9110) during the first year in the Ph.D. portion of the program, depending upon their past research experience. Departmental Seminar and Journal Club (BCHM 8020) is required during each semester of enrollment in the Ph.D. program. Research Techniques (BCHM 9200) is taken each semester after completing all research rotations until candidacy is achieved. Doctoral Dissertation Research (BCHM 9900) should be taken each semester after achieving candidacy. Students may elect to take additional courses, including electives offered in other departments. One semester of Graduate Student Teaching Assistance (BCHM 8311 or 8312) should be taken after year one of the program.
Cell Biology
(Program Director: Victor Fried, Ph.D.)
M.D./Ph.D. Students
| Cell Biology (CBAM 1360) | 3 credits |
| Biochemistry of Gene Expression (BCHM 1250) | 4 credits |
| Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences (BMSM 1200) | 2 credits |
| Responsible Conduct of Research (BMSM 2020) | 2 credits |
| Life in Biomedical Research II (BMSM 3520) | 2 credits |
| TOTAL | 13 credits |
During their first year, students undertake at least two research rotations (CBAM 9110) in different laboratories in order to gain an appreciation of different areas and strategies of investigation and to determine a suitable dissertation advisor. The number of rotations may be reduced based on the student’s prior laboratory experience. One semester of Graduate Student Teaching Assistance (BCHM 8311 or 8312) should be taken after year one of the program.
Microbiology
(Program Director: Raj Tiwari, Ph.D.)
M.D./Ph.D. Students
| Electives in microbiology & immunology (didactic credits only) | 5 credits † |
| Responsible Conduct of Research (BMSM 2020) | 2 credits |
| Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences (BMSM 1200) | 2 credits |
| Life in Biomedical Research II (BMSM 3520) | 2 credits |
| TOTAL | 11 credits |
† at least 5 elective credits must be in advanced microbiology & immunology courses.
The student must undertake at least two research rotations (MCRM 9110) before choosing a dissertation advisor. The number of required rotations may be reduced based on the student’s prior research experience. Students may elect to take additional courses offered by other departments. One semester of Graduate Student Teaching Assistance (BCHM 8311 or 8312) should be taken after year one of the program.
Pathology
(Program Director: Tetyana Cheairs (Kobets), M.D., M.S.P.H.)
M.D./Ph.D. Students
| Cell Biology (CBAM 1360) | 3 credits |
| Biochemistry of Gene Expression (BCHM 1250) | 4 credits |
| Statistics in Basic Medical Sciences (BMSM 1200) | 2 credits |
| Responsible Conduct of Research (BMSM 2020) | 2 credits |
| Life in Biomedical Research II (BMSM 3520) | 2 credits |
| TOTAL | 13 credits |
During their first year in residence in the pathology program, students undertake at least two research rotations (PATM 9110) in different laboratories in order to gain an appreciation of different areas and strategies of investigation and to determine a suitable dissertation advisor. The number of rotations may be reduced based on the student’s prior laboratory experience. One semester of Graduate Student Teaching Assistance (BCHM 8311 or 8312) should be taken after year one of the program.
Pharmacology
(Program Director: Sachin Gupte, M.D., Ph.D.)
M.D./Ph.D. Students
| Pharmacology electives (advanced didactic credits only) | 10 credits † |
| Statistics in Basic Medical Sciences (BMSM 1200) | 2 credits |
| Responsible Conduct of Research (BMSM 2020) | 2 credits |
| Life in Biomedical Research II (BMSM 3520) | 2 credits |
| TOTAL | 16 credits |
During their first year, the student undertakes at least two research rotations (PHRM 9110) in different laboratories in order to gain an appreciation of different areas and strategies of investigation and to determine a suitable dissertation advisor. The number of rotations may be reduced based on the student’s prior laboratory experience. One semester of Graduate Student Teaching Assistance (BCHM 8311 or 8312) should be taken after year one of the program.
† Elective credits must be advanced didactic courses in pharmacology (catalog numbers 2000-7999) or in other disciplines with the approval of the program director.
Physiology
(Program Director: Carl Thompson, Ph.D.)
M.D./Ph.D. Students
| Electives (upper level, didactic credits only) | 8 credits |
| Statistics in Basic Medical Sciences (BMSM 1200) | 2 credits |
| Responsible Conduct of Research (BMSM 2020) | 2 credits |
| Life in Biomedical Research II (BMSM 3520) | 2 credits |
| TOTAL | 14 credits |
During their first year in residence, students undertake at least two research rotations (PHYM 9110) in different laboratories in order to gain an appreciation of different areas and strategies of investigation and to determine a suitable dissertation advisor. The number of rotations may be reduced based on the student’s prior laboratory experience. One semester of Graduate Student Teaching Assistance (BCHM 8311 or 8312) should be taken after year one of the program.
