programa graduado ciencias biomédicas 2012
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University of Puerto Rico
School of Medicine
Nivia L. Pérez-Acevedo, Ph.D. Graduate Program Coordinator
GRADUATE PROGRAM
IN
BIOMEDICAL
SCIENCES
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Jorge Miranda, Ph.D. Associate Dean
Biomedical Science Ms Lisa Santos and Ms Julia Prado
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Graduate Program in Biomedical Science
What?
Why?
How?
When?
Where?
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• 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
DEPARTMENTS
(Degree requirements may vary between departments.
Check this carefully!)
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From nucleic acids
To whole animals
To cells
To tissues
STUDIES AT DIFFERENT LEVELS
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Master in Science (M.S.)
25-29 Credits in Courses
6 Credits in Thesis Research
Total 31 - 35 credits
* Doctor in Philosophy (Ph.D.)
46 - 50 Credits in Courses
15 Credits in Thesis Research
Total 61 - 65 credits
DEGREES OFFERED
*Sub-specialties (tracks) in Neuroscience, Virology and Molecular Genetics
years Courses
1 2 3 4 5 6
MS
Thesis Research
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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.
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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
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• 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
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO OUR
GRADUATE PROGRAM IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Required Courses
• General Chemistry
• General Biology
• General Physics
• Organic Chemistry
• Pre-Calculus & Calculus
Recommended Courses
• Analytical Chemistry (required for some depts.)
• Biochemistry
• Cell & Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Microbiology & Immunology
“bloque”
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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
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• Academia
• Industry
• Government
• Research
Laboratories
Clinical,
Veterinary,
Research,
Forensic
• Teaching
Work Opportunities in:
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Post-doc.
Industry
Teaching
Other
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• Different strategies
• New questions
• Networking
• Different tasks (scientific vs. administrator)
• Travel (National and International traveling)
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Travel Around the World!!!
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Human Anatomy Outreach
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
BAW 2011 Quirk’s Lab
Se visitó la Escuela Elemental Dra. Antonia
Sáez en San Juan, P.R. Se impactaron
dos grupos de 6to Grado
Se visitó el Centro Residencial de
Oportunidades Educativas de
Mayagüez (CROEM).
Jóvenes de 9no a 12mo grado
interesados y motivados a seguir una
carrera en las ciencias.
Phun Week
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BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK 2012
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Questions?
Hope to see you soon in our program
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CONTACT US
Nivia L. Pérez-Acevedo, Ph.D.
• Exts 1512, 1879
• 787-758-2525