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Programa graduado ciencias biomédicas 2012

The document summarizes the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. The program offers MS and PhD degrees across various biomedical science departments, and also an MD/PhD program. It provides information on degree requirements, courses, research facilities, admission requirements, financial aid, career opportunities, and outreach activities. Contact information is provided for the Graduate Program Coordinator.

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GRADUATE PROGRAM IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Nivia L. Pérez-Acevedo, Ph.D. Graduate Program Coordinator nivia.perez@upr.edu
Jorge Miranda, Ph.D. Associate Dean Ms Lisa Santos and Ms Julia Prado Biomedical Science
Graduate Program in Biomedical Science What? Why? How? When? Where?
DEPARTMENTS • ANATOMY & NEUROBIOLOGY locomotion, hormones, behavior, etc • BIOCHEMISTRY  cell division, angiogenesis, genetics, etc • MICROBIOLOGY & ZOOLOGY  virology, immunology, etc • PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY  cancer, toxicology, heart disease, etc • PHYSIOLOGY  drug addiction, heart failure, DNA repair, etc (Degree requirements may vary between departments. Check this carefully!)
STUDIES AT DIFFERENT LEVELS From nucleic acids To cells To tissues To whole animals
DEGREES OFFERED Master in Science (M.S.) * Doctor in Philosophy (Ph.D.)  25-29 Credits in Courses  46 - 50 Credits in Courses  6 Credits in Thesis Research  15 Credits in Thesis Research  Total 31 - 35 credits  Total 61 - 65 credits 1 2 3 4 5 6 years Courses Thesis Research MS *Sub-specialties (tracks) in Neuroscience, Virology and Molecular Genetics
MD, PH.D. PROGRAM • A period of 6-8 years of clinical & graduate studies • Years 1-2: Medical School Curriculum  Summer: research activities  USMLE step I: medical licensure examination • Years 3-7: Ph.D. Curriculum  Basic science course & thesis research)  Summer: clinical research experiences • Years 7-8: Medical School Curriculum  USMLE step II: medical licensure examination MD/Ph.D. in our academic institution or in collaboration with Mayo Clinic and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
ADDITIONAL RESEARCH FACILITIES  Individual Research Laboratories  RCMI Facilities  Caribbean Primate Center Sabana Seca Cayo Santiago  Neurobiology Institute (San Juan)  RCMI Clinical Research Center  Cancer Research Center
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES • BS or BA degree from accredited institution • 3.0 minimum grade point average in Science • 3.0 minimum general grade point average • Recent GRE exam scores  General and specialized area • Three (3) letters of recommendation • Submission of complete application • An interview
Required Courses • General Chemistry • General Biology • General Physics • Organic Chemistry • Pre-Calculus & Calculus Recommended Courses • Analytical Chemistry (required for some depts.) • Biochemistry “bloque” • Cell & Molecular Biology • Genetics • Anatomy & Physiology • Microbiology & Immunology
DEADLINES FOR APPLICATION • February 15th for admission in August 2013 OPEN HOUSE • January 2013 (Specific date TBA)
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FINANCIAL AID: • Teaching Assistant • Research Assistant • RISE Minority Program UPR-MSC • Federal Research Fellowships • Foundations and Scientific Societies Fellowships • Funds from investigator’s grants
Work Opportunities in: 7 • Academia 6 • Industry • Government 5 • Research Laboratories 4  Clinical, Post-doc. Veterinary, Industry Research, 3 Teaching Forensic Other • Teaching 2 1 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
• Different strategies • New questions • Networking • Different tasks (scientific vs. administrator) • Travel (National and International traveling)
Travel Around the World!!!
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES Human Anatomy Outreach BAW 2011 Quirk’s Lab Se visitó la Escuela Elemental Dra. Antonia Se visitó el Centro Residencial de Sáez en San Juan, P.R. Se impactaron Oportunidades Educativas de dos grupos de 6to Grado Mayagüez (CROEM). Jóvenes de 9no a 12mo grado interesados y motivados a seguir una carrera en las ciencias. Phun Week
BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK 2012
Questions? Hope to see you soon in our program
CONTACT US Nivia L. Pérez-Acevedo, Ph.D. • nivia.perez@upr.edu • Exts 1512, 1879 • 787-758-2525