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Bill Mattox, PhD Associate Dean Brenda Gaughan Director of Academic Affairs

Office of Academic Affairs. Bill Mattox, PhD Associate Dean Brenda Gaughan Director of Academic Affairs Bunny Perez Chief of Student Records . The Transition. Student. Scientist. Classroom. Research. Question current knowledge Investigate the unknown Develop new concepts.

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Bill Mattox, PhD Associate Dean Brenda Gaughan Director of Academic Affairs

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  1. Office of Academic Affairs Bill Mattox, PhD Associate Dean Brenda Gaughan Director of Academic Affairs Bunny Perez Chief of Student Records

  2. The Transition Student Scientist Classroom Research Question current knowledge Investigate the unknown Develop new concepts Learn facts Study established ideas Gain understanding of concepts

  3. Changes to GSBS Curriculum New GSBS “Core Course” Broad Foundation of Knowledge – Graduate Level Emphasis on Skills – “How to think like a scientist” Science Writing Courses Develop ability to build a research proposal Revised Graduate Program Curricula Specialized advanced courses to build on Foundational knowledge

  4. Basic Timeline for PhD Studies First Year – Basic Foundation/Knowledge and Skills Coursework Rotations/Select Advisor Select a Graduate Program Second Year – Specialized Knowledge and Skills More Coursework Research Meet with Advisory Committee Petition for PhD Candidacy/Candidacy Exam Third Year and beyond - Research Dissertation research

  5. What Courses am I required to take? GS21 1018 Foundations of Biomedical Research (GSBS Core Course) GS21 1014 Ethical Dimensions of Biomedical Sciences GS21 1151 Science Writing (or a Program-based writing course) GS00 1514 Tutorial Research Experience (3X) Plus: Courses required by your graduate program (usually 3-4 courses). In most cases all coursework will be completed before PhD candidacy Remember: You must register each semester, even if you are not taking a didactic course!

  6. PhD Student Milestones The First Year Fall Semester Tutorial Research (First Rotation) Foundations of Biomedical Research Ethical Dimensions of Biomedical Sciences Spring Semester Tutorial Research X 2 (Second and Third Rotations) GSBS Science Writing / Program-based writing course Graduate Program Coursework End of Spring Semester Identify a Research Advisor (PhD Mentor) Join a Program Summer Semester Form Advisory Committee

  7. First Year PhD Students are Required to take the Core Course Exceptions: Medical Physics – Do not take the GSBS Core Course Neuroscience - Core Course is optional – Discuss with Dr. Bean Quantitative/Computational students Have the option to take GS21 1018 Foundations of Biomedical Research for Quantitative Students with permission from OAA. Doubts about which Program you’ll join?  Take the core course

  8. Tutorial Research Experiences – Lab Rotations • Purpose: • Broaden Research Experience • Select a Research Advisor for Dissertation • Fall Tutorial – September 15 – December 12th • Before then: • Find a tutorial advisor • Resources: • Seeking Students List • Faculty Directory (Research Description) • SciVal – research info, federal funding • Advisors in Office of Academic Affairs / Program Directors

  9. Academic Advising Today 2:30 PM – Informal Q&A Session Bunny Perez – Computer lab: help with Registration Brenda Gaughan and Bill Mattox – Available all week All students should have a 30 minute advising session at OAA before September 5th. We will again schedule short advising sessions with everyone at end of Fall Semester.

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