Professional Development for Biomedical Graduate Students

Biomedical graduate course covering thesis advisor selection, grant writing, seminar presentations, publications, and responsible conduct of research.

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Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Define the concepts of mentorship, mentor-mentee relationships and choosing a thesis advisor, mentor, and thesis committee members

  • Write compelling publications for peer-reviewed journals, authorship responsibilities

  • Critically evaluate a peer-reviewed scientific article

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of grant writing, specific aims, preparing a seminar presentation, etc.

  • Participate in various types of research collaborations, team science

  • Provide instruction in the responsible conduct of research (RCR) for students; animal and human subject research and ethics

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  • Graduate/professional standing
NTP 700

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  • Graduate/professional standing

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the class

Provides graduate students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in science. Topics which are covered include choosing a thesis advisor, grant writing, preparing a seminar presentation, etc.

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Topics

  • Thesis advisor and committee selection
  • Grant writing
  • Seminar presentation preparation
  • Responsible conduct of research and ethics

Skills

  • Mentorship concepts and thesis advisor selection
  • Writing peer-reviewed publications and understanding authorship
  • Critical evaluation of scientific articles
  • Grant writing, specific aims, and seminar presentation preparation
  • Research collaboration and team science participation
  • Responsible conduct of research and ethics for human/animal subjects

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