Advising
Overview
Michael Jacob
UR's MSTP has everything I am looking for in research as well as academics. The neuroscience program is especially strong and the graduate program streamlines aspects of their curriculum to meet the specific needs of MSTP students. My advisor does both research and clinical work. He is an excellent role model who really understands the interests and challenges faced by MD/PhDs.
An advisory program has been instituted to provide longitudinal guidance and mentorship for MD/PhD students. Dr O'Banion is the Director of the MD/PhD Advisory Program and two other physician-scientists, Dr. Mark Taubman and Dr. Regis O'Keefe, serve as Assistant Directors. Upon matriculation, students are assigned to one of the three Directors.
The students also meet bi-annually with their Advisory Director to review progress through the MD/PhD program. The Advisory Director approves laboratory rotations, reviews the student's laboratory rotation report, and helps with the selection of laboratory rotations and thesis projects. The Advisory Director also helps oversee the transition from graduate school to medical school and has input into the Dean's letter.
