Incoming and Outgoing Shipments in 3 STEPS Using Odoo 17
Applying To Graduate School
1. The Next Step in Your
Biomedical Sciences Career
C Gita Bosch, PhD, MBA
Academic & Educational Consulting
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2. Topics to be covered
Preparing and planning for
graduate/professional school – the
undergraduate years
Finding information and selecting a school
The application and admissions process
Financing your education
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3. What is your right next step
What do you want to do
Why do you want to do this
Where will you be in 10 years
How do you think you will get there
Is this a realistic plan
B
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4. Career Education
What/Where
Academia
K-12
Undergraduate/graduate
Research Institute
Government
NIH
NASA
White House
Business
Biotech
Law
Journals (e.g., editors)
Industry
Pharmaceutical companies (big
pharma)
Clinical Practice
How
PhD
MD/PhD
MD
MSc
PSM
Post-Bac
BA/BS
B
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5. Getting to graduate school
Directly from undergraduate
Masters degree
Postbac program
PREP
NIH
Job (1+ years)
Research technician
B
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6. The Undergraduate Years
Year 1 Sum Year 2 Sum Year 3 Sum Year 4
Post-
Bac
Fall Fall Fall Aug
I I I Sep F
N N N Oct E
T T T Nov L
E E Early E Dec L
Spring R Spring R Spring R Jan O
N N N Feb W
S S S Mar S
H H Late H Apr H
I I Spring I May I
P P P Jun P
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7. The undergraduate years
Introductory courses
Basic science
courses
English
Reading
Writing
Advanced courses
Research
techniques
Non-science
courses
―Life-enriching‖
Arts & Humanities
Analytical skills
Communications
skills
B
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8. Between sophomore & junior years
―Am I prepared and have a strong enough
academic record to apply to the programs that I am
interested in?‖
Yes: continue on your current trajectory
No: why not? What are the barriers? Learning?
Interest?
Re-examine your educational/career goals v timing
Asses and rethink
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9. Independent
research
Prep courses and
standardized tests
GRE
MCAT
Prepare application
materials
Retake standardized
tests if needed
Summer programs
The undergraduate years
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10. Research Opportunities-PhD & MD/PhD
Hands-on research
Cutting-edge projects
Become intellectually immersed
Gain problem-solving and critical
analysis skills
Foster scientific confidence and maturity
A look into the life of a graduate student
B
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11. Clinical Opportunities-MD/PhD & MD
A look into the life of a physician
Experience with interpersonal skills
Networking opportunities
Interactions w/ healthcare providers
Learn more about a medical specialty
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12. The undergraduate years
Introductory Science Courses
Explore Programs: Advisors, Grad School Fairs, ABRCMS, etc.
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior PostBac
Take the GRE/MCAT Apply
Research Experiences
Advanced Science Courses
Interview
www.aamc.org/phd
B
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13. Topics to be covered
Preparing and planning for graduate/professional
school – the undergraduate years
Finding information and selecting a school
The application and admissions process
Financing your education
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14. How/Where to find information
Internet
Network contacts
Conferences
Talk to faculty advisors
Summer internships/fellowships
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15. SWOT Analysis
Schools Strengths Weaknesses Courses Other Test
Appl
Deadline
Appl
Sent Contacts
Outcome
of Contact Notes
One
Research;
teaching
opp
Location;
culture Biochem Research
GRE/
MCAT 12/15/12 12/14/12
school
contacted
me
interview
scheduled
for 1/10/13 great school
Two Location Research Biology ResearchMCAT 01/15/13 12/15/12
I contacted
school
needs rec
letter
letter rec'd;
interviewed - not
like environment
Three
Research;
location no mentoring
Sciences
and Math ResearchGRE 12/30/12 11/24/12
I contacted
school
sch not
interested
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Requirements
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16. “…all great institutions are continually
changing---renovating, building,
recruiting, developing new programs
and collaborations, and pursuing new
ideas.”(Harold Varmus)
What to look for in an Institution
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17. What to look for in a Program?
vs
What do you want to do?
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18. What is the goal of the program?
Provide the training for you
develop a knowledge base in a specific area
develop specific teaching & life skills
reach your goals as researcher and scholar
Provide the opportunity for you to become
a leader in your field
B
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19. What does the program look like
Year one
Core curriculum
Life skills
Laboratory rotations
Year two
Elective coursework
Year three & beyond
Research
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20. Coursework
Rotations Qualifying Exam Dissertation Research Defense of Dissertation
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 …
Select Mentor & Advisers
Professional Development
Presenting Your Research
Milestones * * * *
Funding Your Graduate Education
PhD
Graduate School
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21. Structure & Organization
What is the structure/organization of the
programs
Are there enough faculty in your area of
interest
Is there academic help if you need it
Are there special programs for students
B
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22. The Facilities
What do the facilities/laboratories look like
Where is the campus located
What is there to do when you are not in class
Are there cultural/sports events in the area
Housing
Are there special amenities/services for students
Is it easy to get from place to place
B
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23. Topics to be covered
Preparing and planning for graduate/professional
school – the undergraduate years
Finding information and selecting a school
The application and admissions process
Financing your education
B
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24. The Admissions File
Application Form
complete the entire application form, i.e., answer all questions
Scores & GPA
a strong academic record is essential
verify and have transcripts and test scores sent early
Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Interview
B
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25. Personal Statement
Introduction of you
Writing skills
Commitment and motivation
Inform and persuade
Who am I?
What do I
want to do?
B
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26. What does the school want
to know? BE HONEST
Your goals—degree, field, specialty
Why are you pursuing this degree?
What events brought you to this point?
What makes you qualified to do this?
Why are you applying to this School?
How will they help you reach your goals?
B
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27. Inform and persuade
Beginning
Interesting & captivating = the hook
Who are you?
Why do you want to go to graduate school?
Middle
Substance = Research Statements
Experiences
Ending
Reader wants to meet you
Why this program
B
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28. SKGSBS
Writing about your research
Introduce the overall purpose of the
research
Describe specifically what you worked
on and what you did
Describe how your work fitted into the
overall objective of the main project, the
field and human health
B
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29. Research paragraph
One of the goals of the laboratory is to ….
We studied ….. My project involved ….. The
resulting structures were …. Because they
….. these structures could be used to …..
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30. Read it
out loud
The Final Touch
No errors!
Grammar. Spelling. Language.
Proofread!
Punctuation: commas, colons, & semicolons
Apostrophes and hyphens
Subject-Verb agreement
Word usage
Listen to
it
B
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31. Personal Statement
Deliberate & thoughtful
Clear & simple language
Concise (trim the fat)
Interesting & creative
Style & tone
Vary the sentence forms
Seamless transitions between paragraphs
More is not necessarily better
B
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FREE
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32. Letters of Recommendation
What is the purpose of the letters of
recommendation?
How many should there be?
Who should write your letters?
To waive your right to access or not to
waive your right to access?
B
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33. Letters of Recommendation
Ask recommenders if they can write you a
strong letter of recommendation
Give them a copy of the personal
statement; if possible, ask them to meet
Give them plenty of time to write a
thoughtful substantive letter
B
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34. The interview -- objectives
School
Be interviewed by
the faculty,
students and
administration
They want to see
the application
come to life
You
Interview the
faculty, students
and
administration
Is this the right fit
for you?
B
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35. The interview -- objectives
Make a positive
and professional
first impression
Learn about the
facilities
Be
Professional
Prepared
Personable
Enthusiastic
Engaging/
interesting
Knowledgeable
B
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36. At the interview
Dress professionally
Clothing, shoes, jewelry, make-up
Relax and be professional & social
Introduce yourself (the handshake)
Sit up, smile and speak clearly; participate in the
conversation; show confidence
B
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Show them the
person you presented
in the application
37. At the interview
You are always ―on‖
Be careful of bad behavior
Emphasize your strengths and experiences
Show enthusiasm & commitment when you talk
about your research
Show some interest in the interviewer’s research
It is OK to say ―I do not know‖
YOU SCHOOL
B
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38. What Schools look for
Commitment
Motivation
Maturity
Academic record/Coursework
Aptitude for science/Critical thinking
Research experiences
Extracurricular activities/Life experiences
B
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40. Topics to be covered
Preparing and planning for graduate/professional
school – the undergraduate years
Finding information and selecting a school
The application and admissions process
Financing your education
B
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41. What is Financial Aid?
Work
Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Graduate Student Assistantships
Grants
Non-Work
Fellowships
Scholarships
Grants
Loans
B
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42. Cost
Costs & FA are
different for
PhD
MD/PhD
MD
Sources of funding
are different for
PhD
MD/PhD
MD
Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Revenues
Fellowships, etc
Loans
Grants
Job
B
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43. Stipend (COL)
Full Tuition
Medical Insurance
Travel Awards
First Year Student Allowance
Laptops/iPads
Relocation costs
Professional organization membership
Fellowship Package
PhD & MD/PhD
B
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44. Institutional
Central
Departmental
External
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Ford Foundation
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
Professional Associations
Funding sources for fellowships
B
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45. What if it is not enough for me to live on?
Is renewal automatic each year?
If not, what is the renewal process?
Are there restrictions on the uses of the
funds?
Does the fellowship provide health
insurance? Travel?
MAQ about fellowships
B
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46. Can you request special supplements,
such as monies to purchase a computer?
When does the award start?
Is the start date flexible?
Can the award period be extended? How?
What happens if I do not complete the
Program?
Are there payback obligations?
MAQ about fellowships
B
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47. The program offers you admission
You accept or decline the offer
Academic program/research strength/faculty
Location
Financial support
Teaching opportunities
Research opportunities
Mentoring -- personal, professional, academic
Culture and environment of the School
Amenities
Matriculation decision
B
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48. Data Analysis
Schools Strengths Weaknesses Courses Other Test
Appl
Deadline
Appl
Sent Contacts
Outcome
of Contact
Interview
Notes
One
Research;
teaching
opp
Location;
culture Biochem Research
GRE/
MCAT 12/15/12 12/14/12
school
contacted
me
interview
scheduled
for 1/10/13 great school
Two Location Research Biology ResearchMCAT 01/15/13 12/15/12
I contacted
school
needs rec
letter
letter rec'd;
interviewed - not
like environment
Three
Research;
location no mentoring
Sciences
and Math ResearchGRE 12/30/12 11/24/12
I contacted
school
sch not
interested
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Requirements
B
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49. We must not forget that when radium was
discovered no one knew that it would prove
useful in hospitals. The work was one of pure
science. And this is a proof that scientific work
must not be considered from the point of view
of the direct usefulness of it. It must be done
for itself, for the beauty of science, and then
there is always the chance that a scientific
discovery may become like the radium a
benefit for humanity. Marie Curie
B
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