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LIFE SCIENCES - SCHOOL OF
MEDICINE
www.biomed.miami.edu
HUMAN GENETICS AND GENOMICS: DEPT CODE: HGG
http://chroma.med.miami.edu/genetics/program.html
THE PROGRAM
The graduate program in Human Genetics and Genomics is part
of the University-wide interdisciplinary training program
that involves faculty from the basic science and clinical
departments of the University of Miami. This program aims
to train scientists broadly in areas of human genetics and
genomics relevant to human health and disease. Modern medicine
is increasingly dependent on “genomic literacy”
among practitioners and patients, and training the scientists
who will work in genomics is an important mission of our program.
Individuals earning PhD degrees in human genetics will have
various career options, including clinical laboratory (after
fellowship training and board certification, for which existing
programs are available at the University of Miami), research
laboratory, or computational research in academia, healthcare,
and the biotechnology industry.
During the first year PIBS curriculum, students will have
the opportunity to take two introductory short courses: Fundamentals
of Human Molecular Genetics and Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology.
Rotations through faculty laboratories provide students with
hands-on experience in various research areas. The rotations
also provide the student the background necessary to select
their dissertation advisor and area research.
During the second year the curriculum focuses on core coursework
in molecular and computational genetics, biostatistics, and
seminars and journal clubs. During the second and third years
of study, students formulate and defend a dissertation proposal.
During the third year, students choose to pursue one of two
tracks within the program: molecular genetics or computational
genetics. Course requirements differ slightly between these
two paths: students in the molecular genetics track will take
Molecular Genetics while the Computational Genetics track
students take Fundamentals of Epidemiology and Advanced Genetics
Data Analysis. All students participate in a one-credit clinical
rotation during their third or fourth years, and complete
a teaching practicum.
APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All students are admitted through the Program in Biomedical
Sciences (PIBS) for the PhD programs in Biochemistry &
Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Human Genetics & Genomics,
Microbiology & Immunology, Molecular Cell & Developmental
Biology, Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology, Neuroscience,
and Physiology & Biophysics. The PIBS Admissions Committee
will review and make decisions on applications after December
15th.
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a biological
or related discipline (e.g., psychology, chemistry, engineering,
physics). Although there are no absolute prerequisites, courses
in general biology, cell/molecular biology, calculus, general
physics, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry
are encouraged.
Strong candidates will have research experience in a laboratory
setting (including publications of abstracts and/or papers),
an excellent academic record and GRE scores, excellent letters
of recommendation from scientists who know the candidate well,
and the motivation to pursue state-of-the-art biomedical research.
In the first year all students take a common curriculum to
build a solid foundation in biomedical science. The core coursework
in the fall ranges from molecules to cells to systems of human
physiology. Lectures are balanced by breakout sessions, in
which faculty members discuss the primary literature with
students in small groups. The core curriculum also offers
critical learning opportunities in biostatistics and in using
genomic and other databases, as well as education in ethics.
Students also meet several times in small groups with experienced
faculty mentors to discuss important issues of faculty development.
Specific coursework relating to the individual graduate programs
is done largely in the second and third semesters of study.
• Students should apply online at: www.biomed.miami.edu
CONTACT INFORMATION
Interdepartmental PhD Program in Human Genetics and Genomics
Miller School of Medicine
William K. Scott, Ph.D.
Program Director
Professor ,The Dr. John. T. Macdonald Foundation Department
of Human Genetics
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
1120 NW 14 Street, CRB 826 (M-860)
Miami, FL 33136
Tel: 305-243-2559
Fax: 305-243-2396
Email: bscott@med.miami.edu
Lourdes Acosta, MBA
Education Coordinator
The Dr. John. T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human
Genetics
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
1120 NW 14 Street, CRB 870 (M-860)
Miami, FL 33136
Tel: 305-243-2559
Fax: 305-243-2396
lacosta@med.miami.edu
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