Curriculum Outline

Critical Tools for Research - Part 1 (3 week session)

Introduction to Human Physiology and Disease

Core Course I:

1) Cell Biology
2) Metabolism and Introduction to the Principles of Pharmacology
3) Critical Tools for Research - Part 2 (3 week session)

(2 consecutive courses 6-week sessions)

Core Course II:

4) Nucleic Acids, Gene Expression, and Gene Regulation
5) Mammalian Genetics
6) Host Defense: Infection and Immunity

(3 consecutive 6-week sessions)

Molecular Medicine Frontiers/Journal Club

Molecular Medicine Frontiers/Journal Club

Molecular Medicine Frontiers /Journal Club

Laboratory Rotation

Laboratory Rotation

Laboratory Rotation.

Choose thesis lab by end of semester 2

Principles of Clinical and Translational Research

Elective Coursework

Elective Coursework

Thesis Committee assembled and Clinical Mentor chosen

Clinical Experience

Qualifying Exam

Student led journal club

Student led journal club

Thesis Research

Thesis Research

Thesis Research