Biomedical Graduate School: A Planning Guide to the Admissions Process

by David McKean, Ted Johnson

Overview

Many undergraduate students who have an interest in science careers do not receive appropriate information on how to identify potential career options or maximize opportunities during different periods in their academic development. Guide to Biomedical Graduate School Admissions identifies what college students need to do throughout their undergraduate education to become competitive for and be accepted into biological or biomedical PhD or MD-PhD programs. This book guides students step-by-step through the many facets of the graduate school admissions process, including helping students identify potential career options, the interview process and how to maximize their academic credentials, determining which extracurricular activities and research experiences they need to attain, and much more. Guide to Biomedical Graduate School Admissions is a must-have resource for the undergraduate student planning to successfully move on PhD or MD-PhD program.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763760007
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	01/07/2009
Edition description:	1E
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Mayo Clinic


St. Olaf College

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 There are so many career pathways in science—how do you identify your options?
Chapter 2 How much education do you need?
Chapter 3 Preparing for graduate school as an undergraduate
Chapter 4 Undergraduate research experience—how to get started
Chapter 5 Selecting where to apply to graduate school or medical school
Chapter 6 The Application Process for PhD and MD-PhD programs
Chapter 7 Getting past the paper applications and evaluating live applicants—the interview process
Chapter 8 Appointment processes for PhD and MD-PhD programs
Appendix Appendix A
Appendix Appendix B
Appendix Glossary