Requirements for GSBS MD/PhD Students
Link to 2017 Milestones Agreement for MD/PhD Students
| Milestone | Expected Time of Achievement1 |
| Complete required tutorial rotations | Prior to MS3 |
| Identify a research advisor | July 1 prior to GS1 |
| Join a GSBS Graduate Program2 | July 1 prior to GS1 |
| Complete GSBS Ethical Dimensions course | End of Fall term of GS1 |
| Obtain approval from ASC for Advisory Committee | End of Fall term of GS1 |
| Hold first Advisory Committee meeting | Spring term of GS1 |
| Hold subsequent Advisory Committee meetings | Every 6 months |
| Complete Scientific Writing course3 | End of GS1 |
| Complete online ethics modules4 | End of GS1 |
| Complete pre-candidacy course requirements of MD/PhD Program and PhD Program (e.g., Immunology Program, etc.) | End of GS1 |
| Petition for PhD candidacy | End of Fall term of GS2 |
| Take candidacy exam | End of Spring term of GS2 |
| Complete all PhD Program-specific requirements2 | Before return to MS4 |
| Submit a signed petition to defend dissertation | Before return to MS4 |
| Defend dissertation | Before return to MS4 |
| Submit at least one 1st-authored scientific paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal5 | Before return to MS4 |
| Submit final signed dissertation & complete all appropriate exit paperwork | Before return to MS4 |
| Publish at least one 1st-authored scientific paper in a peer-reviewed journal6 | Before graduation |
| Complete all MD/PhD Program-specific requirements | Before graduation |
| Complete all degree requirements and remaining exit paperwork | Within 8 years of admission |
Students are also required to:
- Meet annually with their assigned MD/PhD Program advisor and, prior to selection of the dissertation advisor, with Associate Dean Dr. Mattox
- Complete an Individual Development Plan (IDP) each year as required by GSBS
- Complete a Milestones Agreement each year as required by GSBS
1The expected timing is based on matriculation in the 2nd summer term of the academic year. Note that students may also enter GS1 after MS2 rather than MS3; if so, "expected time of achievement" of milestones would be adjusted accordingly, as appropriate
2Required of students who matriculated in Fall 2012 and thereafter
3Required of students who matriculated in Fall 2014 and thereafter
4Required of students who matriculated in Fall 2011 and thereafter
5Required of students who matriculated between Fall 2008 and Summer 2014
6Required of students who matriculated in Fall 2014 and thereafter