Curriculum
The Translational Biomedical Sciences PhD Program accommodates interests of a student exploring a PhD or MD/PhD. Depending on the student's interests, he/she may pursue a course of study with emphasis on Basic Research or Clinical Research.
Course Requirements
Year 1 Summer (optional)
Introduction to Clinical Research
Clinical Shadowing Experience
Summer in Residence
Year 1 Fall
Ethics in Research (IND 501 or IND 503)
Introduction to Biostatistics (BST 463)
Pathways of Human Disease I (PTH 509)
Either Introduction to Epidemiology (PM415) or Advanced Biochemistry (IND 418)
CTSI Seminar Series
Mentored Research
Year 1 Spring
Pathways of Human Disease II (PTH 510)
CTSI Seminar Series
Workshop in Scientific Communication (PM 478)
Elective Related to Research Interest and/or Year 2 Course Choice Prerequisites
Mentored Research
Year 2 Summer
Clinical Shadowing Experience
Summer in Residence
Year 2 Fall
Lab Methods for Translational Research (PM462)
Either Cell and Molecular Physiology(PM403) or Molecular Basis of Disease (PTH571)
CTSI Seminar Series
Mentored Research
Year 2 Spring
Measurement and Evaluation of Research Instruments (PM 472)
Either Experimental Therapeutics (PM488) or Principles of Pharmacology (PHP404) or
Design of Clinical Trials ((BST 465)
Practical Skills in Grant Writing (PM 438)
CTSI Seminar Series
Mentored Research
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