Ph.D. Degree in Anatomy and Neurobiology

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Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Study Level

PHD

The Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology provides instruction in human anatomy, histology, cytology, embryology, and neuroscience designed for students in the medical, dental, and allied health science professions and for undergraduate preprofessional students. Elective courses are offered for advanced students and residents. The Department also maintains strong research, graduate, and postdoctoral programs in the anatomical sciences with a special emphasis on neuroscience. The graduate, research, and teaching programs provide the academic background for students pursuing careers as faculty members in the basic medical sciences. The department's faculty members also offer an M.D./Ph.D. program and other opportunities for health science students to participate in basic medical science research programs. The teaching philosophy of the Anatomy and Neurobiology Department is to provide current and clinically relevant content and concepts in the anatomical sciences for all health science students. Research activities enhance the teaching programs and provide regular and important contributions to a better understanding of the basic science aspects of human health problems. Teaching methods are selected to enhance the development of lifelong learning and problem-solving skills. These methods include large-group interactive sessions, small-group teaching, computer-assisted learning programs, and video technology. Anatomy and Neurobiology assumes the primary responsibilities for instruction in the Human Structure and Basic Neuroscience Blocks of the first year of the medical curriculum. Faculty members from surgery, diagnostic radiology, pathology, physiology, neurology, and psychiatry contribute to the planning and teaching of these integrated curriculum components. Graduate study in anatomy and neurobiology is designed to prepare candidates for research careers in academics, industry, and government laboratories. Admission to the graduate program is competitive and is based upon academic background, professional recommendations, performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), experience, and when possible, personal interviews. Students will have the opportunity to join faculty research programs across a spectrum of topics including: cellular and molecular neurobiology, neurodegenerative diseases and aging, brain and spinal cord injury, neuroendocrinology, and behavioral, cognitive and integrated neuroscience. The program of study is tailored to the individual background and career goals of the student and stresses an interdepartmental approach both in the selection of courses and in the pursuit of research. Students are expected to participate in graduate seminars, journal clubs, research seminars; to interact with visiting scholars; and to present the results of their research at local and national meetings. Financial aid is available for highly qualified students.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Study Level

PHD

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