Catalog - New York Medical College...medical practice, and the larger world in which we live....

NewYorkMedicalCollegeLeadership Alan Kadish, M.D. President Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A. Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer Marina K. Holz, Ph.D. Dean of the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences Jerry L. Nadler, M.D., MACP, FAHA, FACE Dean of the School of Medicine Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A. Vice President for Government Affairs Dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice

NewYorkMedicalCollegeBoardofTrusteesDr. Mark Hasten Chairman of the Board Mr. Joseph Mark

Vice Chairman of the Board

Alan Kadish, M.D. Robert Alter, M.D. Gary Barnett Howard Baruch, M.D. Ben Chouake, M.D. Ms. Dee DelBello Rabbi Menachem Genack Gary Gettenberg, M.D. '83 Munr Kazmir, M.D. Moshe Lichtenstein Alina Moran, M.P.A. Stephen Nicholas, M.D. '86 Martin Oliner, Esq. Eliot Peyser Ronald F. Poe Joseph Popack Avi Retter, M.D. Stephen Rosenberg Alan B. Rosenthal, D. M.D. Henry Saphier, M.D. '61 Joseph Schwartz, M.D. Rosalyn Esther Stahl, M.D. Kenneth R. Theobalds

AccreditationThe New York Medical College Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences is chartered by the Regents of the State of New York, and all of its degree programs are authorized by the New York State Department of Education. The College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE LEADERSHIP 1

NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1

ACCREDITATION 1

GENERAL INFORMATION 4

CATALOG TERMS OF USE 4

MISSION 5

HISTORY 5

NYMC JOINS THE TOURO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SYSTEM 5

DEAN'S MESSAGE 6

GRADUATE SCHOOL OVERVIEW 7

FAST FACTS ABOUT GSBMS 8

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AT NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE 8

GRADUATE PROGRAMS 9

M.S. PROGRAMS 9

PH.D. PROGRAMS 10

M.D./PH.D. COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAM 11

GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS 12

BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES – INTERDISCIPLINARY 12

MASTER OF SCIENCE – SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

(HEGIS CODE 0401) 13

TRADITIONAL TRACK 13

ACCELERATED TRACK 13

DENTAL LINKER PROGRAM 14

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 14

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 19

MASTER OF SCIENCE ‐ SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY ‐ SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS



CELL BIOLOGY 26

MASTER OF SCIENCE – SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS


DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY – SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS



MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY 32






PATHOLOGY 38



CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAM 40




PHARMACOLOGY 47






PHYSIOLOGY 55

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ADMISSIONS POLICIES, PROCEDURES &

REQUIREMENTS 63

GENERAL ADMISSION POLICY 63

RECORDS RETENTION 64

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION 64

ADMISSIONS PROCESS 67

ADMISSION CATEGORIES 68

OFFERS OF ADMISSION 69

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES 69

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS 71

DEADLINES 72

OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO ADMISSIONS 73

ENTERING STUDENT REQUIREMENTS 73

ACADEMIC & HOLIDAY CALENDAR 75

STUDENT FINANCIAL PLANNING 77

INTRODUCTION 77

APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINES 77

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 77

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) 79

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID 79

TUITION AND FEES 80

ACCELERATED MASTER'S PROGRAM, CLASS OF 2019 81

DENTAL LINKER PROGRAM, CLASS OF 2019 81

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAM 82

PAYMENT OPTIONS 82

TUITION PAYMENT PLAN 82

TUITION REMISSION 82

PAYMENT POLICIES 83

TUITION REFUNDS FOR WITHDRAWAL 83

PAPER LOAN CHECKS 84

REFUND TO STUDENTS 85

REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT 85

REGISTRATION PROCESSING & TIMING 85

REGISTRATION HOLDS 85

CHANGES IN COURSE STATUS: DROPS AND WITHDRAWALS 85

ENROLLMENT STATUS 86

AUDITING A COURSE 87

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE SEMESTER AND/OR THE ACADEMIC

PROGRAM 87

LEAVE OF ABSENCE, MAINTENANCE OF MATRICULATION AND

REAPPLICATION 87

CHANGE OF PROGRAM 88

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS & POLICIES 89

SYSTEM OF GRADES 89

CALCULATING GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) 89

INCOMPLETE COURSEWORK 89

REPLACING MISSED CLASSES 90

STUDENT GRADE REPORTS 90

TRANSCRIPTS AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION 90

RESIDENCY AND TIME LIMITS 90

ACADEMIC STANDING 92

STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 93

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 99

DIVERSITY AT NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE 99

STATEMENT OF NON‐DISCRIMINATION 100

GRADUATION 101

DEGREE CONFERRALS AND ISSUING OF DIPLOMAS 101

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 101

STUDENT CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM

102

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY 104

STATEMENT OF NON‐DISCRIMINATION 104

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES 106

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS 106

HEALTH SERVICES AND INSURANCE 107

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND

SCHOLARS 107

HOUSING 108

NYMC STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS & ONLINE

ACCESS TO SERVICES: THE TOUROONE PORTAL 108

CHANGES OF ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER 108

STUDENT ACCESS TO NYMC RESOURCES AND FACILITIES 109

SECURITY 109

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING 109

HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY 109

LIBRARY ACCESS 110

FACILITIES 110

HOURS 110

STUDENT SERVICES CONTACT INFORMATION 111

CAMPUS MAP 114

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE MAIN CAMPUS 115

PUBLICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA 116

GeneralInformation

CatalogTermsofUseCurricula, programs, and policies cannot be static in the living and breathing environment of a health sciences college.

They need to be responsive to the latest developments in student learning, teaching methodologies, scientific and

medical practice, and the larger world in which we live.

Accordingly, the provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as the irrevocable terms of a contract between

the student and New York Medical College (NYMC) Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences (GSBMS). Changes are

necessary from time to time in admission requirements, academic requirements, payment and financial aid policies,

and other regulations. The tuition and fees schedule commonly changes each academic year; the amounts for the

coming year will be published on New York Medical College’s website as soon as they are available – and prior to

registration for classes. A curriculum or graduation requirement, when altered, is not made retroactive unless the

alteration is to the student’s advantage and/or can be accommodated within the span of years normally required for

graduation.

For information on educational expenses, student affairs, or financial aid, the student should contact his/her advisor

or the respective administrative office. Information on current tuition and fees is published on the Bursar’s Office

website at: https://www.nymc.edu/current‐students/student‐services/bursar/tuition‐and‐fees/graduate‐school‐

of‐basic‐medical‐sciences/

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MissionThe mission of the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences is to educate biomedical scientists and to prepare them

for careers as researchers, teachers, innovators and leaders. Graduates of our Master of Science and Doctor of

Philosophy programs pursue careers in academia, the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and related biomedical

industries, government, the not‐for‐profit sector, and in the health professions. We seek to cultivate a dedicated,

highly knowledgeable and skilled faculty, a diverse student body, interactive classes, individualized mentoring, and

opportunities for hands‐on internships and laboratory research training. In so doing, the GSBMS strives to provide an

outstanding and exciting educational experience for its students in an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and

integrity.

HistoryFounded in 1860 by poet William Cullen Bryant, NYMC has a long history of academic excellence and public service as

well as an unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity. While much has changed at the College since the early

days, NYMC’s tradition of progress and service has remained steadfast.

The College's involvement in graduate education dates back to 1910, when its records show the existence of

advanced courses and research programs. Graduate courses in surgery and medicine were offered in the 1920s. In

1938, the College's charter was amended to include the authority to offer graduate degrees such as the Master of

Science in medicine, a doctorate in medical science, and a doctorate in public health. In 1963, the Graduate School of

Medical Sciences was founded, establishing for the first time a center for graduate education separate from the

medical curriculum. The school was later renamed the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences in 1969.

NYMCJoinstheTouroCollegeandUniversitySystem

In May 2011, New York Medical College joined the Touro College and University System, creating one of the United

States’ largest biomedical higher education consortiums under one institutional banner. Touro, which has

approximately 19,200 students studying at 30 locations, was chartered in 1970 and is headquartered in Manhattan. It

is America’s largest not‐for‐profit, independent institution of higher and professional education under Jewish

auspices. The Touro College and University System includes undergraduate colleges, four colleges of osteopathic

medicine, two colleges of pharmacy, several graduate programs, a law school and a dental school. Today, New York

Medical College is proud of its longstanding reputation for producing superior physicians, scientists and healthcare

professionals, as well as members of the faculty who enjoy international recognition for their clinical and scientific

accomplishments.

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Dean'sMessage

Welcome to the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences (GSBMS, for short) of New

York Medical College.

The GSBMS has been offering academic programs in the basic medical sciences since

the 1960s. At present, more than 130 students are pursuing a Ph.D. or Master’s

degrees in one of our scientific disciplines – biochemistry & molecular biology, cell

biology, microbiology & immunology, pathology, pharmacology, or physiology. Our

Ph.D. programs are designed to prepare our graduates for careers as independent

researchers and leaders in academia, industry, and government. Our Master’s

programs help prepare students for a variety of interesting and productive careers as

researchers, managers, and teachers. Many of our alumni have built upon their

Master’s training by pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D. degree.

The GSBMS graduate faculty comprises about 97 scientists and educators, most of whom direct ongoing, externally‐

funded, state‐of‐the‐art research programs. Current projects focus on several areas, such as cardiovascular disease,

neuroscience, cancer, infectious diseases, regulation of gene expression, cell signaling, and embryonic development.

There are ample opportunities for students to actively participate in these research projects. Moreover, GSBMS class

sizes are generally small, encouraging very close and personal student‐faculty interaction.

I hope you find this bulletin informative and a pleasant way to learn about New York Medical College and the

Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences. If you are interested in studying at NYMC, use the information here and

on our website to find out about our research, our Ph.D. and Master’s programs, and our admissions process.

Applications are accepted online. And don’t hesitate to contact us if you have additional questions.

At the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences, we think you will find “your breakthrough in science occurs here!”

Marina K. Holz, Ph.D.

Dean of the School of Basic Medical Sciences

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GraduateSchoolOverview

The Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences

(referred to hereafter as the Graduate School) offers

many attractions to the student wishing to pursue

graduate study in the basic sciences related to

medicine.

The Graduate Faculty includes excellent teachers and

investigators of national and international reputation,

who are on the cutting edge of research in their

respective fields. The Graduate Faculty consists of

approximately 100 full‐time individuals with primary

or secondary appointments in the basic science

departments. All have earned doctoral degrees.

The student: faculty ratio is low ‐ only about 2 to 1

when all enrolled students are considered. Class size is

also favorably small. The largest 1000‐level courses

include only 30‐50 students while many of the

advanced courses have fewer than 15 students. Thus,

the opportunity for individual attention from

instructors is excellent. All programs include the

opportunity for students to work in a research

laboratory, where they receive individual, hands‐on

training from faculty and other experienced senior

laboratory staff. Ph.D. students, of course, receive

immeasurable and invaluable individual attention

from their mentors while they are conducting their

dissertation research.

The physical resources available to students in the

Graduate School are excellent. The College's research

laboratories, located in the Basic Sciences Building and

other adjacent buildings, are equipped with state‐of‐

the‐art investigative equipment that provides the

capacity for protein sequencing, mass spectrometry,

gas or liquid (HPLC) chromatography, confocal and

intravital microscopy, cell cytometry, in vivo

physiological monitoring and other advanced research

techniques. Our Comparative Medicine Facility, which

is fully accredited by the Association for Assessment

and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, provides

excellent housing and husbandry for research animals.

Specialized accommodations for large, small, and

pathogen‐free animals are available. Several small

procedure rooms are also available for sterile surgery,

diagnostic testing, and veterinary treatment.

The Health Sciences Library contains an extensive

collection of periodicals and books relevant to the

medical science disciplines. Online computer

databases and journals allow remote access to the

current scientific literature, gene libraries, factual

reference material, and other retrievable information.

An expanding collection of videotapes, software and

other educational material is available for student use.

The Graduate School is located on a large, safe, and

attractive campus in suburban Valhalla. The campus

contains significant open and wooded space, and has a

pleasant rural atmosphere. The uncrowded campus

nevertheless includes not only the facilities of the

Graduate School, but also houses College

Administration, the School of Medicine, the School of

Health Sciences and Practice, the Clinical Skills and

Simulation Center, BioInc@NYMC, a biotechnology

incubator, the Center for Disaster Medicine, the Touro

College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical

College, several clinical research labs and research

institutes, and Westchester Medical Center.

A glatt kosher cafeteria in the Basic Sciences Building

serves hot and cold food and snacks and the Café

offers Starbucks coffee and drinks, snacks, toiletry

and convenience items and NYMC branded apparel

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and gift items. The Center for Interactive Learning, a

state‐of‐the‐art multi‐media classroom and studio,

permits videoconferencing and interactive distance

learning opportunities ‐ e.g., for specialty conferences

downloaded from a satellite feed. Our campus Wi‐Fi

network allows easy access from throughout the

campus to email, the Internet, and an extensive

intranet of databases, reference material and

programs. There are several meeting rooms and

lounges available for use by individual students or

student groups.

Student Health Services is located within the Basic

Sciences Building. Attractive student housing is

located on campus, less than a five‐minute's walk

from the front door of the Basic Sciences Building.

Extensive shopping, recreation and entertainment are

available within short distances from the campus. New

York City, with all its cultural attractions, is 25 miles to

the south, and is accessible by public transportation.

FastFactsaboutGSBMS

Nearly 130 students are enrolled in the Graduate

School of Basic Medical Sciences.

The school offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in cell

biology, biochemistry and molecular biology,

pharmacology, pathology, physiology, and

microbiology and immunology. An array of

outstanding doctoral programs enables faculty

scientists to train future generations of Ph.D.‐level

researchers and teachers.

Master’s degree programs educate those who

seek to function at the senior technical level in

biomedical fields in industry and academic

research institutions. Others wishing to attain

graduate level mastery of basic medical sciences

for careers in business and education, and those

preparing for doctoral study in science and health

professions, also are enrolled.

An accelerated master’s track in the

interdisciplinary basic medical sciences program

allows students to take selected pre‐clinical

medical school courses and complete the

requirements for a master’s in one year.

The Integrated Ph.D. Program, launched in 2005,

focuses on core scientific knowledge and the

interrelatedness of basic medical science

disciplines. The curriculum provides students with

an opportunity to rotate through three different

laboratories before declaring an area of interest

and provides a collegial and supportive

atmosphere.

A Biomedical Science & Management track

prepares students for careers in basic medical

sciences with business, management and

communication coursework.

An M.S. program in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

trains students for licensure to work in New York

hospital laboratories.

BiomedicalResearchatNewYorkMedicalCollege

As an integral part of the College’s mission, research

contributes to the advance of biomedicine and is

essential to the intellectual atmosphere of a college.

Our aim is to advance health care through cutting‐

edge research—bench, clinical and population‐

based—that will lead to improved scientific

knowledge.

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Our goal is to become a leader in translational

research—discoveries at the bench that will lead to

improvements in the treatment and prevention of

disease.

We continue to promote excellence in the education

of healthcare professionals by making research a key

component in graduate medical education.

New York Medical College is the leading academic

biomedical research center between New York City

and Albany, with programs funded by the federal

government including the National Institutes of

Health, corporations and other sources.

Some of the most prestigious and respected

biotechnology firms in the region call on the College to

supplement their existing resources, find new

platform technologies and explore product ideas. The

College offers access to centralized research facilities

commonly used in drug discovery and development.

Biotech companies can interact with NYMC scientists

and use sophisticated research equipment at a

fraction of the cost associated with development

and/or purchase and maintenance.

College resources include core facilities for functional

genomics, confocal and dual photon microscopy,

electron microscopy, flow cytometry, mass

spectrometry, molecular modeling, phosphor imaging,

and protein structure. Also available are the

laboratory animal complex, health sciences library,

biosafety level‐3 laboratory and stem cell laboratory.

Student and residents have many opportunities for

research during their clinical years.

The Office of Research Administration supports faculty

researchers with a range of pre‐award and post‐award

services. The research development program, now

entering its tenth year, was established to strengthen

the College’s research enterprise in areas of existing

core strength with strategic overlap between the basic

and clinical sciences.

Members of the faculty publish hundreds of clinical

and basic science research publications every year

which are recognized at the annual author recognition

event.

GraduatePrograms

The Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences at New

York Medical College offers rigorous, experiential M.S.

and Ph.D. programs in a wide range of scientific

disciplines, including:

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Cell Biology

Microbiology and Immunology

Pathology

Pharmacology

Physiology

The Graduate School’s expert faculty is composed of

approximately 100 experienced professionals, all of

whom hold one or more terminal degrees, and many

of whom direct externally funded research programs.

Students have many opportunities to participate in

cutting‐edge research projects, which span areas of

interest including cardiovascular disease,

neuroscience, cancer, infectious diseases, regulation

of gene expression, cell signaling, and embryological

development. Thanks to our faculty, our students gain

the technical knowledge and hands‐on skills they need

to pursue careers in biomedical research, industry,

government, and academia.

M.S.ProgramsOur Master’s programs help prepare students for

successful careers as researchers, managers, and

teachers. Each program requires a minimum of 30

credits. Students must write either a Master’s

Literature Review of a current field of investigation, or

a Master’s Thesis based on original laboratory

research performed under the guidance of a graduate

faculty mentor. All programs may be completed within

two years with the exception of the Accelerated

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Master’s Program, which may be completed within

one year. Most or all credits earned in pursuit of an

M.S. degree can also be applied subsequently towards

Ph.D. degree requirements.

The M.S. programs are:


Cell Biology


Pathology

Pharmacology

Physiology

Interdisciplinary Basic Medical Sciences –

Accelerated Track

Interdisciplinary Basic Medical Sciences –

Traditional Track

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Each of the six discipline‐specific M.S. programs also

offers a Biomedical Science & Management

(BSM) track designed for students interested in

pursuing careers in the pharmaceutical,

biotechnology, or other biomedical science industries

– or in the government or not‐for‐profit sectors

related to these fields. These BSM tracks require

completion of 36 credits overall, including science

courses; courses in one or more professional skills

such as business, project management,

communications, or regulatory affairs; and a project‐

based internship at one of the many participating

companies or agencies in our region. The goal of the

Clinical Laboratory Sciences Master’s program is to

educate a new generation of laboratory technologists

and to help meet the increasing demand for qualified

professionals in this field. It will allow students to

qualify for the national certifying examination for

clinical laboratory technologists after the first year,

and to become licensed laboratory technologists in

the State of New York and other venues.

Ph.D.ProgramsThe Graduate School’s Ph.D. program is designed to

prepare graduates for careers as independent

researchers or as leaders in academia, industry, or

government. Our Ph.D. program requires 29‐36

didactic course credits plus ongoing research training,

culminating in the completion of an original and

comprehensive research project. Students must pass a

comprehensive qualifying exam before advancing to

the dissertation phase of the program. Each successful

Ph.D. candidate must then undertake and complete

original laboratory research under the guidance of a

graduate faculty mentor, and write and defend a

doctoral dissertation based on this work. The Ph.D.

program may be completed in as few as four years for

full‐time students, although the typical completion

time is five to six years.

Ph.D. degrees are awarded in six disciplines:


Cell Biology


Pathology

Pharmacology

Physiology

Students may enter via our Integrated Ph.D. Program

(IPP), which does not require a declaration of a major

until the second year of study, or as students

with advanced standing following completion of one

of the Graduate

School’s

Master’s

programs. In

addition, highly

motivated and

talented

students from

NYMC’s School

of Medicine

(SOM) may be

admitted to the

dual‐degree

M.D./Ph.D.

program.

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M.D./Ph.D.DualDegreeProgramThe M.D./Ph.D. program at New York Medical College

School of Medicine (SOM) is intended to provide the

opportunity for research‐oriented medical students to

pursue both these degrees. The program is designed

to allow maximal flexibility for students to integrate

the two programs.

Medical students in the NYMC‐SOM who are

interested in research and are seriously considering a

career as a physician‐scientist should begin research

as early as possible, preferably during the summer

between the first‐ and second‐years of medical school.

A Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship

Program, which is funded and administered by the

Office of Student Affairs in the School of Medicine,

provides stipends for this purpose. This research

experience is particularly important and will help the

student identify a sponsor for their subsequent

dissertation research. Undertaking this summer

fellowship with a member of the Graduate Faculty at

NYMC‐SOM is strongly recommended.

Formal application takes place in the fall of the

student’s second year of medical school, with a

complete application and all supporting

documentation due in the Graduate School Office of

Admissions by November 1.

Students are not formally admitted to the Ph.D.

program until they have successfully completed all of

the pre‐clinical subjects of the medical curriculum and

Part I of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination

(USMLE). Students having academic difficulty of any

sort, including deficiency in a single course, should not

participate in dual‐degree programs, extracurricular

activities that require a significant amount of time

expenditure, or gainful employment without

discussing the matter with one of the associate deans

for student affairs, as well as with the M.D./Ph.D.

program director and obtaining approval for such

activities.

In a typical case, the student begins full‐time graduate

work in the summer following the second year. The

course requirements for the Ph.D. are established by

the department of the chosen concentration, and

generally amount to approximately 9‐16 credits, plus

certain non‐graded courses such as journal clubs,

research rotations, and research seminars.

Comprehensive qualifying examinations for the Ph.D.

are identical to those given to other Ph.D. students,

but may be scheduled after either one or two years of

graduate study, depending upon the student’s

readiness for the exam.

The student prepares a dissertation research proposal

and undertakes an independent research project,

under the supervision of a dissertation sponsor and

the guidance of a dissertation committee, according to

the standard Graduate School rules and procedures.

The student’s dissertation committee determines the

point where the investigative work is considered

complete and the dissertation itself may be written

and defended. The Office of Student Affairs and Office

of Undergraduate Medical Education works with the

student to facilitate the re‐entry to the clinical

rotations and in guiding any recommended refreshing

of clinical skills needed for this undertaking.

The program is designed so that both degrees are

awarded concurrently by the School of Medicine and

the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences at the

time the student completes his or her entire medical

school curriculum.

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Financial aid in the form of a full tuition scholarship is

provided for graduate school study, and the standard

Ph.D. candidate stipend is paid during the period of

full‐time graduate work.

A summary of the M.D./Ph.D. program for medical

students is as follows:

First Two Years of Program: Medical student explores

the Ph.D. program options during the first‐ or second‐

year, while fully engaged in the School of Medicine

coursework; opportunity for summer research

between first and second year; formal application by

November 1 of second year; final acceptance for Ph.D.

program contingent upon successful completion of

USMLE, Step 1.

Research Period (Typically Three to Four Years):

Graduate school courses and full‐time research, during

which the student receives full tuition scholarship

support and a graduate school stipend. Most students

complete this stage in three years. Because of the

unpredictability of research progress, however, some

students may need part or all of a fourth year to

complete the Ph.D. component of the program.

Final Two Years of Program: Clinical rotations and

electives as outlined in the requirements for the M.D.

program in the School of Medicine.

Application to the M.D./Ph.D. program at New York

Medical College School of Medicine is distinct from

application by Ph.D. candidates wishing to apply to the

medical school. A number of students who have

completed the Ph.D. program at New York Medical

College have been accepted to the medical

school. The key characteristic of the program

described herein is that the admission process for

each school is independent. Thus, the admission of a

medical student to one of the graduate programs

requires approval of the graduate school; likewise,

acceptance of graduate students to medical studies

requires approval of the medical school. The School of

Medicine has established that acceptance of a Ph.D.

candidate into the final years of the M.D. program is

conditional upon the completion of all Ph.D.

requirements.

All interested students should contact directly the

M.D./Ph.D. program director.

M.D./Ph.D. Program Director:

Libor Velíšek, M.D., Ph.D.

GraduateRequirements

BasicMedicalSciences–Interdisciplinary

Program Directors:

Ken Lerea, Ph.D. (Traditional Track and Dental Linker

Program)

Brian Ratliff, Ph.D. (Accelerated Master’s Program)

This interdisciplinary program of study leads to the

degree of Master of Science in Basic Medical Sciences.

The student is exposed to a broad range of fields and

is expected to develop an integrated knowledge that

cuts across traditional disciplinary boundaries. This

program is primarily aimed at students who wish to

gain admission to medical school or to pursue

professional training in a related health care

profession, such as dentistry or as a physician’s

assistant. Students graduating from the program,

however, have also gone on to a variety of careers in

industry or other professions (e.g., law, education), or

have pursued further graduate training (e.g., Ph.D.

programs) in the basic medical sciences.

There are three separate tracks within the Basic

Medical Sciences Interdisciplinary Master’s Program.

In one track – the “traditional” or evening track –

students earn 30 credits in the required and elective

courses offered by the Graduate School. Students are

strongly encouraged to take these courses in the

prescribed sequence and within the minimum two‐

13

year time period needed to complete the curriculum,

but some flexibility in these matters are allowed.

In the “Accelerated” track students take a very specific

sequence of courses including several courses offered

by the medical school. A full complement of 32

academic credits can be completed within one

academic year. It is this “accelerated” pace of

completion that provides this track its name.

In the “Dental Linker” track students take a very

specific sequence of courses including several courses

offered by the dental school. A full complement of 30

academic credits can be completed within one

academic year.

In all tracks, the student must also produce an

acceptable Master’s Literature Review or Master’s

Thesis to complete the requirements for the Master’s

degree.

Because of the more intensive and compressed time

frame of the Accelerated track, its admission

standards are more stringent. An overall

undergraduate GPA of 3.1, including a 3.1 GPA in

science and math courses, plus a minimum total MCAT

score falling in the range of the 70th percentile is

required. It is possible for students who begin the

Accelerated track to transfer into the Traditional track

and complete the degree requirements therein, but

transfer from the Traditional track into the

Accelerated program is not possible.

MasterofScience–SpecificProgramRequirements(HegisCode0401)

TraditionalTrackA minimum of 30 credits and either a Master’s

Literature Review or a Master’s Thesis are required.

Students in this program may seek out any member of

the Graduate Faculty to supervise their literature

review or their Master’s thesis research. Elective

credits may be earned by passing didactic graduate

courses offered by any of the Graduate School

departments.

Plan A BCHM 1010, 1020 General Biochemistry I & II ‐ 8 credits PHYM 1010, 2010 Mammalian Physiology I & II ‐ 8 credits CBAM 1360 Cell Biology – 3 credits BMSM 7101, 7102 Frontiers in Science I & II ‐ 2 credits Electives (didactic credits only) – 8 credits BMSM 9700 Master’s Independent Study† ‐ 1 credit BMSM 9750 Master’s Literature Review ‐ 0 credits Total: 30 credits

Plan B BCHM 1010, 1020 General Biochemistry I & II ‐ 8 credits PHYM 1010, 1020 Mammalian Physiology I & II – 8 credits CBAM 1360 Cell Biology – 3 credits BMSM 7101, 7102 Frontiers in Science I & II ‐ 2 credits Electives (didactic credits only) ‐ 4‐9 credits BMSM 9800 Master’s Thesis Research ‐ up to 5 credits BMSM 9850 Master’s Thesis – 0 credits Total: 30 credits † BMSM 9700 is valued at 4 credits, but only 1 credit may be applied towards the 30‐credit degree requirement.

AcceleratedTrackCBAM 1420 Medical Histology – Cell Biology – 6 credits BMSM 1100 Introduction to Biostatistics – 3 credits BCHM 1409, 1410 Medical Biochemistry 1A & 1B – 8 credits PHYM 1409, 1410 Medical Physiology 1A & 1B – 8 credits BMSM 1410 Medical Neuroscience – 7 credits BMSM 9750 Master’s Literature Review OR BMSM 9850 Master’s Thesis – 0 credits Total: 32 credits Students can complete the course work between August and mid‐June. Students who gain admission to a medical school for the subsequent fall term may elect to complete a literature review over the summer period and receive their degree the following May. This task may also be deferred until the following summer, which would delay the awarding of the degree until the following year. N.B. some medical schools require completion of the Master’s program before they allow matriculation into a medical school class. In these cases, early completion of the literature review would allow the Dean to notify the admitting medical school that all requirements had been met.

Students who defer entry into medical school for a

year following completion of the Accelerated course

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curriculum may complete the literature review (Plan

A) during the subsequent year, or they may consider

undertaking a laboratory research project and

submitting a Master’s Thesis (Plan B). It is, in practical

terms, not possible to complete all Plan B degree

requirements (courses, research and thesis) within

one calendar year.

DentalLinkerProgramBCHM 1310 Dental Biochemistry ‐ 4 credits PHYM 1310 Dental Physiology ‐ 7 credits CBAM 1320 Lectures in Histology ‐ 3 credits CBAM 1330 Laboratory in Histology ‐ 2 credits CBAM 1380, 1390 Dental Anatomy I & II ‐ 7 credits CBAM 1360 Cell Biology ‐ 3 credits BMSM 8030 Effective Scientific Writing ‐ 1 credit BMSM 8041 Critical Analysis ‐ 1 credit BMSM 8042 Interdisciplinary Seminar ‐ 1 credit BMSM 9701 Research for Master’s Lit Review ‐ 1 credit BMSM 9750 Master’s Literature Review ‐ 0 credits Total: 30 credits

The design of the program is for linkage candidates

only. Candidates are to be recommended/nominated

to the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences by

the Touro College of Dental Medicine. Students

complete the course work between July and mid‐June.

CourseDescriptions

BMSM 1100 Introduction to Biostatistics (Fall)

Credits: 3

Dr. Moy

Course Description:

Introduction to descriptive statistics, normal

distribution, significance tests, confidence intervals

and point estimation, chi‐square analysis, regression

and correlation methods, analysis of variance, multiple

comparison procedures and non‐parametric methods.

Lectures: 3 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

BMSM 1200 Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences

(Summer) Credits: 2

Dr. Thompson

Course Description:

Basic methods of statistical analysis are emphasized

including t‐tests, ANOVA and regression. A mixture of

theory and practical use is presented. Particular

emphasis is placed on using statistical methods in the

context of scientific hypothesis testing. Letter‐graded.

Lectures: 2hours/week. (FEE: $50 for statistical

software used in the course.)

BMSM 1410 Medical Neuroscience (Spring) Credits: 7

Dr. Sharma

Course Description:

Fine structure and gross anatomy of the nervous

system, including pathways, are emphasized together

with the fundamentals of membrane physiology,

neuropharmacology and experimental evidence

elucidating conduction of nervous impulses. Reflex

activity and integration of function by the central

nervous system are dealt with on a theoretical basis

and from a clinical point of view. Lectures and

conferences: 100 hours, laboratory demonstrations

and clinical sessions: 100 hours. Letter‐graded. Open

to Ph.D. and Accelerated Master’s students only.

BMSM 2020 Responsible Conduct of Research

(Spring) Credits: 2

Drs. Belloni and Fried

Course Description:

This course examines basic principles that govern the

responsible conduct of biomedical research. The

course explores topics related to scientific integrity,

collegiality, research subjects, institutional integrity

and social responsibility. Students participate actively

in the course through written critiques and analyses of

assigned readings, in‐class presentations, and group

discussions and debates. Lectures and discussions: 2

hours/week. Letter‐graded. This course is required for

all Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. students, but is also open to

Master’s students. Enrollment is limited.

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BMSM 3060 Bioinformatics & Functional Genomics

(Fall and Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Ojaimi

Course Description:

This course provides an overview of mammalian

genetics with a specific emphasis placed on the study

of genomic changes with physiological and

pathophysiological conditions. The course provides

detailed descriptions of the technical and practical

uses of gene array analysis of genomic alterations

found in a variety of conditions. The course uses the

current literature to illustrate how gene expression

changes bring about altered physiological states.


BMSM 3010 Molecular Neurobiology (Fall) Credits: 2

Drs. Ross, Leonard and Sabban

Course Description:

Discussion of the structure and function of important

molecules in the nervous system. The first part of the

course concerns itself with molecules responsible for

ion transport, such as the sodium channel and

transmitter receptor channel, utilizing results from

patch‐clamping and gene cloning. The second part

covers mechanisms of neurotransmitter synthesis,

release and turnover, and short‐ and long‐term

signaling and plasticity in the nervous system.

Prerequisite: PHYM–1010 and 1020 or BMSM–1410.


BMSM 3510, 3520 Life in Biomedical Research I

(Spring) & II (Fall) Credits: 2 (1 each term)

Dr. Fisher

Course Description:

A professional development course designed to

introduce new Ph.D. students to practical aspects of

biomedical research and to aspects of science and a

career in science not covered explicitly in other

courses – e.g., the philosophy of science, grant writing,

and information about the different careers available

to the scientist. Students will work in teams to learn

about common modern laboratory techniques and use

the scientific literature to explore areas of

investigation and to design experiments to test

hypotheses rigorously. The year‐long course (BMS

3510 is the Fall semester portion) will be divided into

six blocks. Each of the last four blocks focuses on an

interdisciplinary research area in which a core group

of NYMC investigators are experts.

BMSM 7101, 7102 Frontiers in Science, Part 1 (Fall),

Part 2 (Spring) Credits: 2 (1 each term)

Drs. Lerea and Levine

Course Description:

A seminar course designed to train students in

reading, discussing, and preparing written critiques of

papers that successfully combine disciplines covered

in the Basic Medical Science Interdisciplinary Program.

Students will participate in group presentations on

selected contemporary topics. Required for students

enrolled in the BMS program, Traditional track. Open

to Master’s students only. Letter‐graded. Lectures

and discussions: 2 hours/session. 15 sessions

distributed over 2 semesters. Prerequisite: Year 1 of

the BMS program or equivalent. Enrollment is limited.

BMSM 8030 Promoting the Narrative: Strategies for

Effective Scientific Writing (Fall) Credits: 1

Drs. Belloni and Lerea

Course Description:

Writing is an essential part of any scientist’s

professional life. This activity ranges from the writing

of letters to preparation of sophisticated technical

reports. The aim of this course is to impart strategies

to enable effective writing for the biological sciences.

Various strategies for organizing and describing

scientific material will be presented in the first half of

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each session by the course director. The second half of

these sessions will be dedicated to class discussions of

examples taken from the literature and the student’s

writing. Students will write short essays early in the

course from which examples will be used to illustrate

certain aspects of writing, without reference to the

authors, so as not to embarrass the students. The

original and modified materials will be posted online

after each lecture for the students to peruse. A variety

of topics will be covered in these sessions: sentences,

paragraphs, punctuation, tropes or styles, the visual

presentation of data, and model building. In the case

of the latter topic, the students will be encouraged to

develop models based on their own scientific interest.

Pass/Fail.

BMSM 8041 Critical Analysis (Fall) Credits: 1

Drs. Lerea and Belloni

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the process for

reviewing literature and critiquing published scientific

articles and their related data. A theme that

reinforces biochemical, cell biological, or physiological

principles taught earlier in the curriculum will be

chosen as the foundational topic area. Pass/Fail. Open

to DLP Master’s students only.

BMSM 8042 Interdisciplinary Seminar (Spring)

Credits: 1

Drs. Lerea and Belloni

Course Description:

This course is designed to help students develop their

methods and skills for critiquing and summarizing

scientific presentations. Pass/Fail. Open to DLP

Master’s students only.

BMSM 8400 Internship in the Biomedical Sector

Credits: 3

Dr. Mordue

Course Description:

The internship is applicable for students who have a

strong interest in gaining experience and practical

skills in the biomedical industry, or in the health or

not‐for‐profit sectors related to biomedical science. A

defined internship project is carried out in a program‐

approved professional company or organization and

can be composed of several components including the

discovery, development, management, and

commercialization of medical products. The intern will

comply with all guidelines, policies, procedures and

training required by the hosting company or

organization. Following the internship, the student will

prepare a written “capstone” report and presentation

on the assigned internship project that will be

assessed by the hosting company/organization and

departmental faculty. Prerequisites: Limited to

Biomedical Science & Management students. Full/part

time equivalent to 10‐12 wk. study. Pass/Fail.

BMSM 9110 Research Rotations (Fall, Spring,

Summer) Credits: 1

Dr. Belloni

Course Description:

First‐year research rotations for students in the

Integrated Ph.D. program. The student assists in

ongoing experiments, data analysis, and evaluation of

hypotheses being tested. The student also participates

in laboratory staff meetings and journal clubs and

seminars in the department housing that laboratory.

Students are required to prepare a brief written report

on the project they participated in. Graded on a

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. May be taken

multiple times in different laboratories. Open to Ph.D.

students only.

BMSM 9700 Master's Independent Study (Fall &

Spring) Credits: 4

Dr. Lerea

Course Description:

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Candidates for the Master of Science degree (Plan A)

in the Basic Medical Sciences program may use this

course to receive credit for their literature research

and writing of the mandatory Master’s Literature

Review (BMSM 9750). Students enrolled in BMSM

9700 must provide their faculty advisor with frequent

and regular evidence of their progress, and with

progressive drafts of the literature review itself

according to a pre‐arranged schedule. Independent

study. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.

May be taken only once. Open to Master’s students

only.

BMSM 9750 Master’s Literature Review (Fall &

Spring) Credits: 0

Dr. Lerea

Course Description:

This course is entered on the student’s transcript

when the Master’s Literature Review is approved by

the faculty review committee and submitted in final

form to the Graduate School. Required for Plan “A”

Master’s degree. Independent study. Pass only.

BMSM 9800 Master’s Thesis Research (Fall & Spring)

Credits: 1‐5

Dr. Lerea

Course Description:

Candidates for the Master of Science degree in Basic

Medical Sciences may elect to conduct a laboratory

research project under the supervision of a faculty

member (Plan B). Submission of an acceptable final

report summarizing the results is required (BMSM‐

9850). Thesis Research. Hours to be arranged.

Pass/Fail. May be taken multiple times for 1‐5 credits

per term, but only 5 credits may be counted towards

program requirements.

BMSM 9850 Master’s Thesis (Fall & Spring) Credits: 0

Dr. Lerea

Course Description:


when the Master’s Thesis is approved by the faculty

review committee and submitted in final form to the

Graduate School. Required for Plan “B” Master’s

degree. Independent study. Pass only.

BMSM 9920 Research for Exchange Students (Fall &

Spring) Credits: 1

Dr. Belloni

Course Description:

Laboratory research conducted under the supervision

of an authorized member of the Graduate Faculty.

This course is restricted to students who are

matriculated in other universities but who are working

at NYMC as visiting students under an exchange

program or other approved arrangement between

NYMC and the student’s home institution. Research.

Pass/Fail. May be taken multiple times.

Courses specifically for Accelerated Master’s

Program:

BCHM 1409, 1410 Medical Biochemistry 1A (Fall) &

1B (Spring) Credits: 8

Dr. Olson

Course Description:

Biochemistry is concerned with the structures and

reactions of cellular and tissue components. This

course examines fundamental aspects of the subject

and covers the basic concepts required for

understanding physiological and pathological

conditions. The subject matter, therefore, includes the

metabolism of major body constituents, enzymatic

and hormonal control mechanisms, nucleic acids and

protein synthesis, and nutrition. Weekly small group

conferences serve to reinforce lecture material and to

inform the student of current applications of

biochemistry to investigations and treatment of

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related genetic and metabolic diseases. Vehicles for

learning include solving problem sets and reading and

presenting the results of database searches of

assigned biomedical topics and discussion of selected

experimental studies from the original literature. This

course is open only to Ph.D. students and students in

the Accelerated Master’s program, with permission of

the course director. Lectures: 80 hours, Conferences:

18 hours. Letter‐graded.

CBAM 1420 Medical Histology–Cell Biology (Fall)

Credits: 6

Dr. Lerea

Course Description:

This course presents the structural organization and

correlated function of the microanatomy of the

human body. Since the cell is the basic element of all

tissues, particular attention is paid to aspects of

molecular and cell biology. New methods for studying

structure and function are discussed. Lectures

incorporate aspects of gross anatomy, embryology,

histophysiology and histopathology to establish a

foundation of integrated knowledge. In the

laboratory, students study structural aspects by

viewing prepared microscope slides and related

electron micrographs. Several lectures are devoted to

the clinical aspects of special topics in Cell Biology and

Histology. Open to Ph.D. students and students in the

Accelerated Master’s Program only. Lectures: 52 hrs.

Laboratory‐Conference: 70 hrs. Letter‐graded.

Students cannot apply credit for both CBAM 1420 and

CBAM 1320, 1330 to their degree requirements.

PHYM 1409, 1410 Medical Physiology 1A (Fall) & 1B

(Spring) Credits: 8

Dr. Thompson

Course Description:

Instruction is directed toward an understanding of the

means by which the various organ systems of the

human body operate and how these functions are

integrated. Laboratory and group conferences are

designed to illustrate and expand the lecture material.

Lecture and Laboratory. Letter‐graded. Open only to

Ph.D. students and students in the Accelerated

Master’s program. Students cannot receive graduate

credit for both PHYM 1410 and the PHYM 1010, 1020

sequence.

BMSM 1410 Medical Neuroscience (Spring) Credits: 8

Dr. Sharma

Course Description:

Fine structure and gross anatomy of the nervous

system, including pathways, are emphasized together

with the fundamentals of membrane physiology,

neuropharmacology and experimental evidence

elucidating conduction of nervous impulses. Reflex

activity and integration of function by the central

nervous system are dealt with on a theoretical basis

and from a clinical point of view. Lectures and

conferences: 100 hours, laboratory demonstrations

and clinical sessions: 100 hours. Letter‐graded. Open

to Ph.D. and Accelerated Master’s students only.

Courses specifically for Dental Linker Program: BCHM 1310 Dental Biochemistry (Fall) Credits: 4

Dr. Pinto

Course Description:

This course provides students with an in‐depth

comprehension of basic science and biochemical

aspects of biological systems upon which clinical

judgements will eventually be made and upon which

additional life‐long learning of dental health can be

achieved. Lectures: 60 hrs. Letter‐graded. Open to

DLP Master’s students only.

PHYM 1310 Dental Physiology (Fall) Credits: 7

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Dr. Edwards

Course Description:

This course involves the study of how the major organ

systems function and how they are interrelated. There

is strong emphasis on integrating the basic physiology

with dentistry. Lectures: 98 hrs. Letter‐graded. Open

to DLP Master’s students only.

CBAM 1380 Dental Anatomy I (Spring) Credits: 4

Dr. Peters

Course Description:

This course includes a lecture portion and hands‐on

dissection laboratory; the latter allows students to

interact with colleagues and faculty. This portion of

the anatomy course focuses on structure localized to

the thoracic cavity, abdomen, and extremities.

Lectures: 35 hrs. Laboratory: 30 hrs. Letter‐graded.

Open to DLP Master’s students only.

CBAM 1390 Dental Anatomy II (Spring) Credits: 3

Dr. Peters

Course Description:

This course is a continuation of Dental Anatomy I and

includes a lecture portion and hands‐on dissection

laboratory. This portion of the anatomy course

focuses on structure localized to the head and neck

regions. Lectures: 25 hrs. Laboratory: 22 hrs. Letter‐

graded. Open to DLP Master’s students only.

BMSM 9701 Research for Master’s Literature Review

(Spring) Credits: 1

Dr. Lerea

Course Description:

This course reflects the library research that students

undertake, under the supervision of a faculty advisor,

in preparation for their Master’s Literature Review.

Students enrolled in BMSM 9701 must provide their

faculty advisor with frequent and regular evidence of

their progress, and with progressive drafts of the

literature review itself according to a pre‐arranged

schedule. Independent study. Pass/Fail. Open to DLP

Master’s students only.

Biochemistry&MolecularBiology

Program Directors:

Zhongtao Zhang, Ph.D. (Ph.D. program)

Joseph M. Wu, Ph.D. (M.S. program)

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular

Biology offers programs leading to the Master of

Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The

educational goal of these programs is to provide

students with an in‐depth knowledge of modern

biochemistry and molecular biology. This theoretical

background provides the foundation necessary for an

understanding of the life sciences at the molecular

level.

Doctoral training in biochemistry and molecular

biology prepares students for careers in academia,

government, or industry as independent researchers

or teachers. Doctoral students are introduced to

laboratory research early in their course of study.

Research opportunities in the department are in the

areas of protein structure and function, enzyme

reaction mechanisms, regulation of gene expression,

mechanism of hormone action and cell signaling,

enzymology, mechanisms of DNA replication and

repair, cell cycle regulation, control of cell growth,

molecular biology of the cancer process, molecular

neurobiology, and the cancer preventive mechanisms

of diet‐derived phytonutrients. A common theme of

the research programs is the application of modern

recombinant DNA technology to the study of gene

regulation and protein structure‐function

relationships. For success in the Ph.D. program,

applicants are strongly encouraged to have completed

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at least one year each of inorganic chemistry, organic

chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics at the

undergraduate levels. A year of physical chemistry is

also recommended.

The Master’s program provides advanced training in

the principles of biochemistry and molecular biology.

Research opportunities (see above) are available for

Plan B Master’s students. Recent graduates from the

Master’s program have found technical positions in

academic and pharmaceutical company labs, pursued

careers in teaching, science writing and editing, and as

scientific consultants in business settings, or have

gone on to advanced studies for the Ph.D. or M.D.

degrees.

MasterofScience‐SpecificProgramRequirements(HegisCode0414)A minimum total of 30 credits (detailed below) and

either a Master’s Literature Review (Plan A) or a

Master’s Thesis (Plan B) are required for graduation.

Departmental Seminar and Journal Club (BCHM 8020)

may be taken multiple times but only two credits may

be counted towards degree requirements. Courses

offered by other departments may be applied toward

the elective credit requirements with the approval of

the program director.

For Plan C, the Biomedical Science & Management

track, 36 credits are required overall. This total

includes a minimum of 24 credits from the science

curriculum, a minimum of 8 credits from the

professional skills curriculum, and an internship and

capstone project report. A Master’s Literature Review

may be substituted for the capstone report if

proprietary concerns at the company hosting the

internship preclude a formal report. In certain

circumstances, with the approval of the program

director for the Biomedical Science & Management

program, a research rotation (BCHM 9800 or BMSM

9800, minimum 3 credits) may be substituted for the

internship, along with either a Master’s Literature

Review or a Master’s Thesis.

Plan A: BCHM 1010, 1020 General Biochemistry I & II – 8 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression – 4 credits BCHM 2690 Protein Structure and Function – 3 credits BCHM 8020 Departmental Seminar and Journal Club (taken twice) OR BCHM 8110 Current Topics – 2 credits BCHM 9700 Master’s Independent Study – 1 credit ‡ Electives (didactic credits only) – 12 credits BCHM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits Total: 30 credits

‡ BCHM 9700 is valued at 4 credits, but only 1 credit

may be counted toward the 30‐credit degree

requirement.

Plan B: BCHM 1010, 1020 General Biochemistry I & II – 8 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression – 4 credits BCHM 2690 Protein Structure and Function – 3 credits BCHM 8020 Departmental Seminar and Journal Club (taken twice) OR BCHM 8110 Current Topics – 2 credits BCHM 9800 Master’s Thesis Research ‐ up to 5 credits Electives (didactic credits only) ‐ 8 – 13 credits BCHM 9850 Master’s Thesis – 0 credits Total: 30 credits Plan C: Scientific curriculum BCHM 1010, 1020 General Biochemistry I & II – 8 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression – 4 credits BCHM 2690 Protein Structure and Function – 3 credits CBAM 1360 Cell Biology – 3 credits BMSM 1100 OR BMSM 1200 Statistics – 2 or 3 credits PHRM 1000 Fundamentals of Pharmacology – 3 credits Electives (didactic, scientific curriculum) – 1‐2 credits Scientific curriculum, minimum 24 credits Professional skills curriculum REQUIRED: PHRM 3010 Career Pathways in Pharmacology – 2 credits ELECTIVES: BMSM 2020 Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits HPMM 6039 Human Resource Management – 3 credits HPMM 6048 Organizational Theory – 3 credits HPMM 5003 Law and Health – 3 credits HPMM 6064 Strategic Management – 3 credits HPMM 5002 Health Economics – 3 credits ETHM 6011 Pharmaceutical Ethics – 3 credits Professional skills curriculum, minimum 8 credits Internship and Capstone

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EITHER BMSM 8400 Internship in Biomed Sector – 3 credits AND BMSM 9760 Master’s Capstone Project – 0 credits OR BCHM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits OR BCHM 9800 Master’s Research – 3 credits AND BCHM 9850 Master’s Thesis – 0 credits OR BCHM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits Internship & Capstone, minimum 3 credits Total: 36 credits minimum

DoctorofPhilosophy‐SpecificProgramRequirements(HegisCode0414)

Entry through the Integrated Ph.D. Program or with

Advanced Standing

BCHM 1010*, 1020 General Biochemistry I & II – 8 credits CBAM 1360* Cell Biology – 3 credits BMSM 2020* Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits BMSM 3510*, 3520* Life in Biomedical Research I & II ‐ 4 credits BMSM 1200* Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences – 2 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression – 4 credits PHYM 1010 Mammalian Physiology I ‐ 4 credits BCHM 2690 Protein Structure & Function – 3 credits Electives (didactic credits only) – 2 credits Total: 32 credits

* required as part of the Integrated Ph.D. Program

core curriculum.

Three research rotations (BMSM‐9110) are taken

during the integrated first year.

Departmental Seminar and Journal Club (BCHM 8020)

should be taken each semester following entry into

the biochemistry program. Research Techniques

(BCHM 9200) is taken each semester after completing

all research rotations until candidacy is achieved.

Doctoral Dissertation Research (BCHM 9900) should

be taken each semester after achieving candidacy.

Students entering with advanced standing take up to

three research rotations (BCHM 9110) during the first

year, but the number of required rotations may be

reduced based on previous research experience while

in the Master’s program. Departmental Seminar and

Journal Club (BCHM 8020) should be taken each

semester. Research Techniques (BCHM 9200) is taken

each semester after completing all research rotations

until candidacy is achieved. Doctoral Dissertation

Research (BCHM 9900) should be taken each semester

after achieving candidacy. All Ph.D. students are

required and expected to attend departmental

seminars.

M.D./Ph.D. Students

BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression – 4 credits CBAM 1360 Cell Biology – 3 credits BCHM 2690 Protein Structure and Function – 3 credits BMSM 1200 Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences – 2 credits BMSM 2020 Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits BMSM 3520 Life in Biomedical Research II – 2 credits Total: 16 credits

M.D./Ph.D. students may take as many as three

research rotations (BCHM 9110) during the first year

in the Ph.D. portion of the program, depending upon

their past research experience. Departmental Seminar

and Journal Club (BCHM 8020) is required during each

semester of enrollment in the Ph.D. program.

Research Techniques (BCHM 9200) is taken each

semester after completing all research rotations until

candidacy is achieved. Doctoral Dissertation Research

(BCHM 9900) should be taken each semester after

achieving candidacy. Students may elect to take

additional courses, including electives offered in other

departments.

Qualifying Examination

The Qualifying Examination is administered at the end

of the second year for students entering via the

Integrated Ph.D. Program, and at the end of the first

year for students entering with advanced standing or

via the M.D./Ph.D. Program. This written examination

tests the student's mastery of material covered in the

core biochemistry and molecular biology curriculum

and other selected topics. Under certain

circumstances, if performance on the examination is

unsatisfactory, a student may be given the

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opportunity to re‐take the examination within one

year. No more than two opportunities to pass the

examination will be provided.

Candidacy

The student is considered a doctoral candidate when

he or she has passed the Qualifying Examination, has

earned at least 32 didactic (letter‐graded) credits

including all the required courses, and has been

recommended for candidacy by the program faculty.

M.D./Ph.D. students are eligible for candidacy under

the same conditions except that the credit

requirement consists only of the required graduate

courses.

Advisory Committee

Ph.D. students in the biochemistry and molecular

biology program must meet with their Advisory

Committee at least twice each year to provide updates

on their research and academic progress and to set

goals for the next advisement period.

Dissertation Committee

Students must choose a dissertation advisor after

successful completion of the Qualifying Examination.

Before the end of the following year, a dissertation

research proposal should be presented in written and

oral forms to a duly constituted dissertation

committee (see General Degree Requirements). One

member of the committee may be a scientist with

appropriate expertise from outside the College. The

dissertation advisor chairs the committee. After

presenting an acceptable dissertation research

proposal, the student must meet with the committee

and present both oral and written progress reports to

the committee at least twice each year. Upon

approval of the committee, the student may write the

dissertation and defend it before the committee and

the department.

CourseDescriptions

BCHM 1010, 1020 General Biochemistry I & II (BCHM

1010 Part I: Fall, BCHM 1020 Part II: Spring) Credits: 8

Dr. Wu

Course Description:

This course is designed to present a thorough

background of structural biochemistry, molecular

biology and metabolism. The first semester provides

the underpinning of quantitative biochemistry – viz.,

stoichiometry, acids, bases, thermodynamics, and

kinetics. This is followed by a consideration of the

structure and properties of amino acids and proteins.

Fundamentals of catalysis and enzyme properties and

mechanisms follow the development of protein

structure.

Molecular biology is developed via consideration of

the structure, function and synthesis of DNA, RNA and

proteins. Aspects of information transfer and its

control are discussed in addition to the topics of

regulation of gene expression and biotechnology.

Finally, the structure and properties of carbohydrates

and lipids, including glycoproteins, glycolipids and

glycosaminoglycans are presented.

The second semester focuses largely on metabolism.

The subject is introduced by a discussion of the

principles governing metabolism including

bioenergetics, compartmentalization, and the

operation and control of pathways. Major metabolic

pathways of carbohydrate metabolism are discussed.

This is followed by a consideration of oxidative

metabolism and lipid metabolism (i.e., triglycerides,

phospholipids and sterols). This is followed by signal

transduction, membrane biochemistry and

biochemistry of hormones. Then, the metabolism of

amino acids, porphyrins and nucleotides are

developed with considerable discussion of inborn

errors of metabolism. The course concludes with a

discussion of nutritional biochemistry and integration

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of pathways.

Normally, Part I is a prerequisite for Part II. The order

of a student’s enrollment may be reversed with the

approval of the instructor if the student has received

adequate training in physical chemistry and molecular

biology. Lectures and conferences: 4 hours/week.

Letter‐graded.

BCHM 1011, 1021 Selected Topics in Biochemistry

(BCHM 1011 Part I: Fall, 3 credits; BCHM 1021 Part II:

Spring, 1 credit) Credits: 4 (total)

Dr. Wu

Course Description:

This course sequence is a “carve‐out” from the parent

BCHM 1010, 1020 course sequence. It is intended for

students in the Pharmacology Biomedical Science &

Management track who require a core of biochemistry

knowledge as a prerequisite for their pharmacology

studies. The lectures in BCHM 1011 and 1021

comprise a prescribed subset of the lectures of BCHM

1010 and 1020. BCHM 1011 includes lectures on

buffers, amino acids, proteins, enzymes,

glycoconjugates and blood coagulation, transcription

(RNA synthesis and processing, control of gene

expression, translation (tRNA, ribosomes, genetic

code, aminoacylation, initiation, elongation,

termination, regulation) and molecular biology

technologies and applications. BCHM 1021 includes

lectures on lipid digestion and absorption, fatty acid

exudation, ketogenesis, triglyceride biosynthesis,

amino acid metabolism, and purine and pyrimidine

metabolism.

BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression

(Fall) Credits: 4

Dr. M. Lee

Course Description:

In vitro and in vivo aspects of DNA, RNA and protein

synthesis are covered in depth by instructors actively

doing research in each of these areas. Special

emphasis is placed on methods and techniques used

to address key questions in the macromolecular

processes of DNA replication and repair, RNA

transcription and processing, protein synthesis, and

post‐translational modifications. Students are

introduced to principles and applications of molecular

techniques and new discoveries in the molecular

biology of eukaryotes. Students are provided with a

comprehensive reading list. Lectures: 4 hours/week.

Letter‐graded.

BCHM 1409, 1410 Medical Biochemistry 1A (Fall) &

1B (Spring) Credits: 8

Dr. Olson

Course Description:

Biochemistry is concerned with the structures and

reactions of cellular and tissue components. This

course examines fundamental aspects of the subject

and covers the basic concepts required for

understanding physiological and pathological

conditions. The subject matter, therefore, includes the

metabolism of major body constituents, enzymatic

and hormonal control mechanisms, nucleic acids and

protein synthesis, and nutrition. Weekly small group

conferences serve to reinforce lecture material and to

inform the student of current applications of

biochemistry to investigations and treatment of

related genetic and metabolic diseases. Vehicles for

learning include solving problem sets and reading and

presenting the results of database searches of

assigned biomedical topics and discussion of selected

experimental studies from the original literature. This

course is open only to Ph.D. students and students in

the Accelerated Master’s program, with permission of

the course director. Lectures: 80 hours, Conferences:

18 hours. Letter‐graded.

BCHM 2330 Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism

Credits: 2

Dr. Pinto

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Course Description:

This course will provide nutrition‐ and clinically‐

oriented students with an in‐depth command of the

biochemical, physiological, and clinical aspects of

micronutrient (vitamin/mineral) and phytonutrient

(nutraceutical) metabolism. Specific aims of the course

will be to a) understand the biochemical and

physiological regulation of micronutrients at the

molecular, cellular, and tissue level and their

interactions with proteins, fats, and carbohydrates; b)

describe the biochemical, physiological, and clinical

features of deficiencies and excesses of

micronutrients; and c) critically evaluate the potential

benefits of phytonutrients and herbal preparations in

disease prevention. Pre‐requisite: BCHM 1010, 1020

or equivalent or permission of instructor. Lectures: 2

hours/week. Letter‐graded.

BCHM 2630 Cell Signaling (Fall alt years) Credits: 2

Drs. Olson and Lerea

Course Description:

An advanced topic course that covers major signaling

components such as phospholipases, GTP binding

proteins, protein kinases, and protein phosphatases.

Format includes lectures by the instructors and

presentations of original literature by the students.

Prerequisite: BCHM 1010 or CBAM 1360. Lectures: 2

hours/week. Letter‐graded. Enrollment is limited.

BCHM 2690 Protein Structure and Function (Spring)

Credits: 3

Dr. Cooper

Course Description:

An introduction to the foundations of current

experimental approaches to models of protein

structure. Topics include protein folding, protein‐

protein interaction, protein engineering and structure‐

function relationships. Lectures: 3 hours/week. Letter‐

graded.

BCHM 7010 Directed Readings in Biochemistry &

Molecular Biology (Fall and Spring) Credits: 1

Dr. Wu

Course Description:

This course is designed for Master’s students in

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, but is also open

to students from other basic science programs. Topics

covered in the course will include recent scientific

advances or novel discoveries in biochemistry and

molecular biology. Students will work under the direct

supervision of a faculty member and will meet with

the faculty member on a weekly or biweekly basis.

Independent study: 1 hour/week. Letter‐graded. Open

to Master’s students only.

BCHM 8020 Departmental Seminar and Journal Club


Dr. Zhang

Course Description:

Students will present research results from current

literature in a seminar format. Seminar: 1 hour/week.

Pass/Fail. May be taken multiple times, but only a

limited number of credits may be applied towards

degree requirements.

BCHM 8110 Current Topics (Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Wu

Course Description:

Students present papers taken from the recent

scientific literature. Seminar: 2 hours/week. Pass/Fail.

Open to Master’s students only.

BCHM 9110 Research Rotation in Biochemistry &

Molecular Biology (Fall and Spring) Credits: 1

Dr. Zhang

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Course Description:

Laboratory rotations for Ph.D. students in individual

faculty laboratories. Up to three rotations (one credit

per rotation) may be taken for students entering with

advanced standing or for M.D./Ph.D. students. These

rotations are meant to introduce the incoming

graduate student to laboratory research by immediate

participation in ongoing faculty research. Through this

work, students will learn basic laboratory techniques

but, just as important, will be introduced to the

process of bench science and data analysis. The

evaluation of the student’s progress will be based on

his/her a) ability to execute bench experiments, b)

ability to critically evaluate the experimental results, c)

ability for problem solving, and d) acquisition of a

basic knowledge of the literature that provides a

background context for the project. Research.

Approximately 20 hours/week, hours to be assigned.

Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory. May be taken three

times. Open to Ph.D. students only.

BCHM 9200 Research Techniques in Biochemistry &

Molecular Biology (Fall and Spring) Credit: 1

Dr. Zhang

Course Description:

Research training undertaken by Ph.D. students after

choosing a dissertation sponsor, but before achieving

candidacy. Research. Hours to be assigned. Graded on

a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. May be taken

multiple times. Open to Ph.D. students only.

BCHM 9700 Master’s Independent Study (Fall and

Spring) Credit: 4

Dr. Wu

Course Description:


in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program

may use this course to receive credit for their

literature research and writing of the mandatory

Master’s Literature Review (BCHM 9750). Students

enrolled in BCHM 9700 must provide their faculty

advisor with frequent and regular evidence of their

progress, and with progressive drafts of the literature

review itself according to a prearranged schedule.

Independent study. Graded on a

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. May be taken only

once. Open to Master’s students only. N.B. Tuition

charged for 1 credit, and 1 credit may be used to fulfill

Plan A Master’s degree requirements.

BCHM 9750 Master’s Literature Review (Fall and

Spring) Credit: 0

Dr. Wu

Course Description:






BCHM 9800 Master’s Thesis Research (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 1‐5

Dr. Wu

Course Description:

Candidates for the Master of Science degree in

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology may elect to

conduct a research project under the supervision of a

faculty member (Plan B). Submission of an acceptable

final report summarizing results is required (BCHM–

9850). Thesis Research. Hours to be arranged.

Pass/Fail. May be taken multiple times, for 1 to 5

credits per term, but only 5 credits may be applied

towards program requirements. Open to Master’s

students only.

BCHM 9850 Master’s Thesis (Fall and Spring) Credit: 0

Dr. Wu

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Course Description:






BCHM 9900 Doctoral Dissertation Research (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 1

Dr. Zhang

Course Description:

Dissertation research conducted by candidates for the

Ph.D. degree in biochemistry and molecular biology.

May be taken multiple times. Thesis Research. Hours

to be arranged. Pass/Fail. Open to Ph.D. students only.

CellBiology Program Director: Victor Fried, Ph.D.

Training in the broad areas of cell biology and

neuroscience leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees is

available to prepare students for research and

teaching careers in universities, medical schools and

private industry. Ongoing projects include studies of

oncogene expression and cytokines, intracellular

mechanisms of pulmonary arterial hypertension,

apoptosis in glaucoma, modulation of neuronal and

astrocytic signaling, hemorrhage and neuroprotection

in the developing brain, aging and preservation of

oocytes and ovarian tissue, growth control in skeletal

muscle, signal transduction in tissues including

platelets, retina, muscle cells, and the Drosophila

nervous system, intracellular protein degradation,

cytoskeletal and receptor function, the development

and regeneration of the visual system, extracellular

matrices and limb development, spinal cord injury,

molecular mechanisms of neuroplasticity, learning and

memory, Alzheimer’s disease and modulation of

seizures and stem cells. The department has state‐of‐

the‐art facilities for tissue culture, subcellular

fractionation, protein chemistry, recombinant DNA,

fluorescent digital image analysis, electron

microscopy, electrophysiological recording, and

confocal and 2‐photon microscopy.

MasterofScience–SpecificProgramRequirements(HegisCode0417) A minimum of 30 credits is required including certain

specific core courses, specified below. A GPA of 3.00

or better (B average) must be maintained for this set

of required core courses. Electives may be chosen

from didactic courses in cell biology and other basic

sciences (biochemistry, physiology, etc.), in

consultation with the graduate program director.

For Plan C, the Biomedical Science & Management track, 36 credits are required overall. This total includes a minimum of 24 credits from the science curriculum, a minimum of 8 credits from the professional skills curriculum, and an internship and capstone project report. A Master’s Literature Review may be substituted for the capstone report if proprietary concerns at the company hosting the internship preclude a formal report. In certain circumstances, with the approval of the program director for the Biomedical Science & Management program, a research rotation (CBAM 9800 or BMSM 9800, minimum 3 credits) may be substituted for the internship, along with either a Master’s Literature Review or a Master’s Thesis. Plan A: CBAM 1320 Lectures in Histology – 3 credits CBAM 1330 Laboratory in Histology – 2 credits CBAM 1360 Cell Biology – 3 credits BCHM 1010 General Biochemistry I – 4 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression – 4 credits Electives (didactic credits only) – 13 credits CBAM 9700 Master’s Independent Study – 1 credit* CBAM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits Total: 30 credits

Plan B: CBAM 1320 Lectures in Histology – 3 credits CBAM 1330 Laboratory in Histology ‐ 2 credits CBAM 1360 Cell Biology – 3 credits

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BCHM 1010 General Biochemistry I – 4 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression – 4 credits CBAM 9800 Master’s Thesis Research ‐ up to 5 credits Electives (didactic credits only) ‐ 9–14 credits CBAM 9850 Master’s Thesis – 0 credits Total: 30 credits * CBAM 9700 is a 4‐credit course, but only 1 credit

may be counted against the 30‐credit degree

requirement. An additional didactic credit may be

substituted for CBAM 9700.

Plan C: Scientific curriculum BCHM 1010, 1020 General Biochemistry I & II – 8 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression – 4 credits CBAM 1360 Cell Biology – 3 credits CBAM 1320 Lectures in Histology – 3 credits CBAM 1330 Laboratory in Histology – 2 credits BMSM 1100 OR BMSM 1200 Statistics – 2 or 3 credits PHRM 1000 Fundamentals of Pharmacology – 3 credits Scientific curriculum, minimum 24 credits Professional skills curriculum REQUIRED: PHRM 3010 Career Pathways in Pharmacology – 2 credits ELECTIVES: BMSM 2020 Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits HPMM 6039 Human Resource Management – 3 credits HPMM 6048 Organizational Theory – 3 credits HPMM 5003 Law and Health – 3 credits HPMM 6064 Strategic Management – 3 credits HPMM 5002 Health Economics – 3 credits ETHM 6011 Pharmaceutical Ethics – 3 credits Professional skills curriculum, minimum 8 credits Internship and Capstone EITHER BMSM 8400 Internship in Biomed Sector – 3 credits AND BMSM 9760 Master’s Capstone Project – 0 credits OR CBAM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits OR CBAM 9800 Master’s Research – 3 credits AND CBAM 9850 Master’s Thesis – 0 credits OR CBAM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits Internship & Capstone, minimum 3 credits Total: 36 credits minimum

DoctorofPhilosophy–SpecificProgramRequirements(HegisCode0417) An average grade of “B” (GPA = 3.00 or better) must

be maintained in the required courses. Students

choose either Neural Science (BMSM 1410) or

Histology‐Cell Biology (CBAM 1420) based on their

research interests. Elective courses are also selected

based upon the student’s interests, in consultation

with the Graduate Program Director and research

sponsor. To gain teaching experience, students must

assist in teaching for one semester in one of the

department’s medical school courses (CBAM 8310,

8320, or 8330)

To become familiar with on‐going research projects,

students must attend “Work in Progress” seminars

given by faculty, postdoctoral fellows and graduate

students. Participation in weekly Journal Club (CBAM–

8010) and Research Seminar (CBAM–8020) sessions is

also required in all years of residence. Research

Techniques (CBAM 9200) is taken each semester after

completing all first‐year research rotations (BMSM

9110 or CBAM 9110) until candidacy is achieved. Once

candidacy is achieved, students enroll each semester

for doctoral dissertation research (CBAM 9900).

Entry through the Integrated Ph.D. Program or

with Advanced Standing

BCHM 1010* General Biochemistry I – 4 credits CBAM 1360* Cell Biology – 3 credits BMSM 2020* Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits BMSM 3510*, 3520* Life in Biomedical Research I & II ‐ 4 credits BMSM 1200* Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences – 2 credits PHYM 1010 Mammalian Physiology I ‐ 4 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression – 4 credits CBAM 1420 Histology–Cell Biology – 6 credits OR BMSM 1410 Neuroscience – 7 credits Electives (didactic credits only) – 2‐3 credits Total: 32 credits

Students undertake three different research rotations (BMSM 9110) during the integrated first year. * required as part of the Integrated Ph.D. Program

core curriculum.

Students entering with advanced standing undertake

at least two research rotations (CBAM 9110) in

different laboratories in order to gain an appreciation

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of different areas and strategies of investigation and

to determine a suitable dissertation advisor. The

number of rotations may be reduced based on the

student’s prior laboratory experience.

M.D./Ph.D. Students

CBAM 1360 Cell Biology – 3 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expressions – 4 credits BMSM 1200 Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences – 2 credits BMSM 2020 Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits BMSM 3520 Life in Biomedical Research II – 2 credits Total: 13 credits

During their first year, students undertake at least two research rotations (CBAM 9110) in different laboratories in order to gain an appreciation of different areas and strategies of investigation and to determine a suitable dissertation advisor. The number of rotations may be reduced based on the student’s prior laboratory experience. Qualifying Examination

Students take the comprehensive Qualifying

Examination after they have completed the required

courses and have chosen a dissertation sponsor.

Normally, this occurs by the end of the second year of

study. Students entering with advanced standing and

M.D./Ph.D. students may take the exam earlier.

Candidacy Examination

All students also take a doctoral candidacy

examination within eight weeks of completing the

comprehensive qualifying examination. For this exam,

the student prepares a research proposal in grant

application format on a topic different from the

projected dissertation research and presents the topic

in a seminar to members of the examining committee

and the department. The examining committee is

made up of three to four members of the Cell Biology

faculty and one faculty member from another

program.

Candidacy

The student is eligible to enter doctoral candidacy

after successful completion of the comprehensive

qualifying examination and the doctoral candidacy

examination, the accumulation of at least 32 didactic

credits including all the required courses, and the

recommendation of the program faculty. M.D./Ph.D.

students are eligible for candidacy under the same

conditions except that the credit requirement consists

only of the required core graduate courses.

Advisory Committee

Ph.D. students in the cell biology program must meet

with their Advisory Committee at least twice each year

to provide updates on their research and academic

progress and to set goals for the next advisement

period.


Students must choose a dissertation advisor after

successful completion of the Qualifying and Candidacy

Examinations. Before the end of the following year, a

dissertation research proposal should be presented in

written and oral forms to a duly constituted

dissertation committee (see General Degree

Requirements). One member of the committee should

be a qualified scientist with appropriate expertise

from outside the College, if this is feasible. The

committee is chaired by one of its members other

than the student’s dissertation sponsor. After

presenting an acceptable dissertation research

proposal, the student must meet with the committee

and present both oral and written progress reports to

the committee at least twice each year. Upon

approval of the committee, the student may write the

dissertation and defend it before the committee and

the department.

CourseDescriptions

CBAM 1320 Lectures in Histology (Fall) Credits: 3

Dr. Lerea

Course Description:

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This course involves the study of individual cells and

the organization in tissues and organ systems.

Emphasis is on the correlation of structure and

function at all levels of organization. Lectures: 3

hours/week. Letter‐graded. Students cannot apply

credit for both CBAM–1320 and CBAM–1420 to their

degree requirements.

CBAM 1330 Laboratory in Histology (Fall) Credits: 2

Dr. Lerea

Course Description:

Laboratory sessions involving microscopic analysis of

slides consisting of human and animal tissues and

organs. Laboratory: 4 hours/week. Co‐requisite:

CBAM 1320. Letter‐graded. Enrollment is limited.

Microscopes are required with a limited number

available for rental.

CBAM 1360 Cell Biology (Spring) Credits: 3

Dr. Lerea

Course Description:

This course focuses primarily on eukaryotic cells.

Lectures are devoted to structural details and the

molecular functions of the different parts of the cell.

Lectures will introduce topics such as endocytosis,

intra‐membrane transport, protein targeting,

organelle biosynthesis, protein sorting, exocytosis, cell

shape, motility, and cell‐to‐cell interaction. Lectures

also deal with signal transduction processes and

cellular functions that are required for cell growth and

programmed cell death. By its completion, students

should have a comprehensive understanding of the

architecture and function of living cells. In addition,

emphasis is placed on experimental approaches taken

to elucidate certain biology principles, including

“paper review sessions” with active participation by

students. Prerequisite: General Biochemistry I (BCHM

1010) or equivalent. Lectures: 3 hours/week. Letter‐

graded.

CBAM 1410 Gross and Developmental Anatomy (Fall)

Credits: 9

Dr. Pravetz

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide the student with a

working knowledge of the gross anatomical structures

of the human body, their functional relationships and

their development. Emphasis is placed on the regional

dissection of the entire cadaver. Laboratory sessions

begin with a discussion of the structures to be

dissected. Lectures introduce regions or systems,

supplemented with videotapes of prosections and

demonstrations. Lectures by faculty from the

Department of Surgery emphasize the relevance of

anatomical principles to clinical application.

Conferences conducted by members of the

Department of Radiology reinforce anatomical

principles with radiographs, computerized

tomography and magnetic resonance images. Small

group sessions and a problem‐solving approach to the

material is favored throughout the course. Human

development is presented by a combination of

lectures and conferences outlining the embryogenesis

of specific organ systems, small‐group problem‐solving

sessions and lectures emphasizing the clinical

application of embryology to neonatology and

pediatrics. Open to Ph.D. students only. Laboratory 90

hrs. Lectures‐Conferences: 75 hrs. Letter‐graded.

CBAM 1420 Medical Histology‐Cell Biology (Fall)

Credits: 6

Dr. Lerea

Course Description:

This course presents the structural organization and

correlated function of the microanatomy of the

human body. Since the cell is the basic element of all

tissues, particular attention is paid to aspects of

molecular and cell biology. New methods for studying

structure and function are discussed. Lectures

incorporate aspects of gross anatomy, embryology,

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histophysiology and histopathology to establish a

foundation of integrated knowledge. In the laboratory,

students study structural aspects by viewing prepared

microscope slides and related electron micrographs.

Several lectures are devoted to the clinical aspects of

special topics in Cell Biology and Histology. Open to


Master’s Program only. Lectures: 52 hours,

Laboratory‐Conference: 70 hours. Letter‐graded.

Students cannot apply credit for both CBAM 1420 and

CBAM 1320, 1330 to their degree requirements.

CBAM 3020 Mechanisms of Learning & Memory

(Spring alt years) Credits: 2

Drs. Stanton and Hannan

Course Description:

The course will focus on advanced study of the cellular

mechanisms of forms of synaptic plasticity underlying

learning acquisition and the formation of long‐term

memories. Examples of normal function or disease

states in which synaptic plasticity plays a significant

role will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on

both technical aspects and application in current

literature. Lectures: 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded. Pre‐

requisites: BMS 3010 is recommended, but instructor‐

assigned preparatory reading may be allowed as an

alternative.

CBAM 8010 Journal Club (Fall and Spring) Credit: 1

Dr. Fried

Course Description:

Students present and critically discuss current papers

in a selected area. Seminar: 1hour/week. Pass/Fail.

May be taken multiple times.

CBAM 8020 Research Seminar (Fall and Spring)

Credit: 1

Dr. Fried

Course Description:

The student presents a seminar in his/her own field of

interest and attends the weekly seminars presented

by invited guests, faculty members and students.

Seminar: 1 hour/week. Pass/Fail. May be taken

multiple times.

CBAM 8100 Current Topics in Cell Biology and

Neuroscience (Fall and Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Etlinger

Course Description:

Areas at the "cutting edge" of modern biology are

studied at an advanced level through lectures,

students’ presentations and critical discussions. Two

to four topics are covered each semester. Topics

include but are not limited to the following: Receptor

mediated endocytosis, growth factors and oncogenes,

ubiquitin and cellular function, interaction of

extracellular matrix with normal and transformed

cells, regeneration of muscle and nerve, neuronal

plasticity in visual systems, neurobiology of learning,

molecular basis of cell cycle, molecular basis of signal

transduction, programmed cell death. Seminar:

2hours/week. Letter‐graded.

CBAM 8310 Teaching Assistance in Gross Anatomy

(Fall) Credits: 2

Dr. Pravetz

Course Description:

Students assist the faculty in teaching departmental

courses to medical students. Hours to be arranged.

Pass/Fail. Open to Ph.D. students only.

CBAM 8320 Teaching Assistance in Histology‐Cell

Biology (Fall) Credits: 2

Dr. Lerea

Course Description:

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CBAM 8330 Teaching Assistance in Neural Science

(Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Sharma

Course Description:




CBAM 9110 Research Rotation in Cell Biology and

Neuroscience (Fall and Spring) Credits: 1

Dr. Etlinger

Course Description:

Training in experimental design and interpretation of

data as well as hands‐on experience with various

state‐of‐the‐art techniques used in modern research.

Individualized interaction is provided in a faculty

laboratory for approximately one semester. Within

the context of an experimental question, students

have the opportunity to learn diverse techniques

including tissue culture, electrophysiology, confocal

microscopy, recombinant DNA, digital imaging, protein

chemistry and FPLC, immunohistochemistry, etc.

Students present a “work in progress” seminar at the

conclusion of each rotation. Research: Approximately

20 hours/week, hours to be arranged.

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Open to Ph.D. students

only, who must take this course twice.

CBAM 9200 Research Techniques in Cell Biology (Fall

and Spring) Credits: 1

Dr. Fried

Course Description:



candidacy. Research. Graded on a Satisfactory /

Unsatisfactory basis. May be taken multiple times.

Hours to be assigned. Open to Ph.D. students only.

CBAM 9700 Master’s Independent Study (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 4

Dr. Fried

Course Description:


in the Cell Biology program may use this course to

receive credit for their literature research and writing

of the mandatory Master’s Literature Review (CBAM

9750). Students enrolled in CBAM 9700 must provide

their faculty advisor with frequent and regular

evidence of their progress, and with progressive drafts

of the literature review itself according to a

prearranged schedule. Independent study. Graded on

a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. May be taken only

once. Open to Master’s students only. N.B. Tuition

charged for 1 credit, and 1 credit may be used to fulfill

Plan A Master’s degree requirements.

CBAM 9750 Master’s Literature Review Credit: 0

Course Description:




form to the Graduate School. Required for “Plan A”


CBAM 9800 Master's Thesis Research (Fall and


Course Description:

Candidates for the Master of Science degree in Cell

Biology may elect to conduct a research project under

the supervision of a faculty member (Plan B).

Submission of an acceptable final report summarizing

the results is required (CBAM–9850). Thesis Research.

Pass/Fail. May be taken multiple times, for one to five

credits per term, but only five credits can be applied

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towards program requirements. Open to Master’s

students only.

CBAM 9850 Master’s Thesis Credit: 0

Course Description:




Graduate School. Required for “Plan B” Master’s


CBAM 9900 Doctoral Dissertation Research (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 1

Dr. Fried

Course Description:

Candidates for the doctoral degree elect this course

while performing research under the guidance of a

faculty member. Thesis Research. Hours to be

arranged. Graded on a Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory

basis. May be taken multiple times. Open to Ph.D.

students only.

MicrobiologyandImmunologyProgram Directors:

Raj Tiwari, Ph.D. (Ph.D. program)

Chandra Shekhar Bakshi, Ph.D. (M.S. program)

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology

offers a vigorous multi‐disciplinary training

environment leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.

Our programs focus on the comprehensive study of

bacteriology, virology, and immunology with emphasis

on mechanisms of human disease caused by

pathogens at the cellular and molecular level.

Graduates with a Master’s degree in Microbiology and

Immunology are prepared for research, technical, and

supervisory positions in scientific laboratories in

academia, industry, government, and the health care

field. Within the Master’s program, emphasis may be

placed on bacteriology, virology or immunology.

Doctoral candidates are prepared to engage in

advanced research for the prevention and cure of

infectious diseases, cancer, and autoimmune diseases.

Active collaborations with clinical researchers is

encouraged through interactions with the College’s

Divisions of Infectious Diseases, Oncology, and Allergy,

Immunology and Rheumatology.

The following areas are available for thesis research:

bacterial genetics, influenza virus vaccine

development, HIV infection, pathogenesis of

infectious disease, molecular mechanisms of cancer

biology, and cancer vaccine development and

chemoprevention.

There are no specific undergraduate courses required

for entry into one of the microbiology and

immunology degree programs, but a background in

chemistry (qualitative and quantitative analysis,

physical, and organic), physics, mathematics (including

calculus), and biology is desirable.

MasterofScience‐SpecificProgramRequirements(HegisCode0411) A minimum total of 30 credits and either a Master’s Literature Review (Plan A) or a Master’s Thesis (Plan B) are required for graduation. At least six of the required elective credits must come from advanced microbiology and immunology courses, which include those with catalog numbers 2000 – 7900, except for MCRM 2010 and 2110. Other elective credits may include courses offered by other departments, with the prior approval of the program director. For Plan C, the Biomedical Science & Management









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program, a research rotation (MCRM 9800 or BMSM




Plan A: BCHM 1010 General Biochemistry I – 4 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression OR BCHM 1020 General Biochemistry II – 4 credits MCRM 1010, 1020 General Microbiology I & II – 8 credits Electives (didactic credits only) – 13 credits* MCRM 9700 Master’s Independent Study – 1 credit† MCRM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits Total: 30 credits

* must include at least six credits in advanced microbiology and immunology courses.

† MCRM 9700 is a 4‐credit course, but only 1 credit may be counted against the 30‐credit requirement. An additional didactic credit may be substituted for MCRM 9700.

Plan B: BCHM 1010 General Biochemistry I – 4 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression OR BCHM 1020 General Biochemistry II – 4 credits MCRM 1010, 1020 General Microbiology I & II – 8 credits Electives (didactic credits only) ‐ 9‐14 credits* MCRM 9800 Master’s Thesis Research ‐ up to 5 credits MCRM 9850 Master’s Thesis – 0 credits Total: 30 credits

* must include at least six credits in advanced microbiology & immunology courses. Plan C: Scientific curriculum TWO biochemistry courses from this list: BCHM 1010 General Biochemistry I – 4 credits BCHM 1020 General Biochemistry II – 4 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression – 4 credits MCRM 1010, 1020 General Microbiology I & II – 8 credits MCRM 1050 Introduction to Immunology – 2 credits MCRM 2020 Advanced Immunology – 2 credits BMSM 1100 OR BMSM 1200 Statistics – 2 or 3 credits PHRM 1000 Fundamentals of Pharmacology – 3 credits Scientific curriculum, minimum 24 credits

Professional skills curriculum REQUIRED: PHRM 3010 Career Pathways in Pharmacology – 2 credits ELECTIVES: BMSM 2020 Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits HPMM 6039 Human Resource Management – 3 credits HPMM 6048 Organizational Theory – 3 credits HPMM 5003 Law and Health – 3 credits HPMM 6064 Strategic Management – 3 credits HPMM 5002 Health Economics – 3 credits ETHM 6011 Pharmaceutical Ethics – 3 credits Professional skills curriculum, minimum 8 credits Internship and Capstone EITHER BMSM 8400 Internship in Biomed Sector – 3 credits AND BMSM 9760 Master’s Capstone Project – 0 credits OR MCRM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits OR MCRM 9800 Master’s Research – 3 credits AND MCRM 9850 Master’s Thesis – 0 credits OR MCRM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits Internship & Capstone, minimum 3 credits Total: 36 credits minimum

DoctorofPhilosophy‐SpecificProgramRequirements(HegisCode0411) For all tracks, enrollment in Departmental Seminar

(MCRM–8020) is required each semester while the

student is active in the microbiology and immunology

program. Students are also required to teach at least

two years in the laboratory portion of the Medical

Microbiology course. Students who have chosen a

dissertation sponsor register for MCRM 9200 each

semester until achieving candidacy, and MCRM 9900

each semester thereafter until the dissertation

research is complete. A certain number of elective

credits (specified in each track) must be earned from

advanced courses in microbiology and immunology

(catalog # 2000‐7999, except for 2010 and 2110).


Advanced Standing

BCHM 1010* General Biochemistry I – 4 credits CBAM 1360* Cell Biology – 3 credits BMSM 2020* Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits

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BMSM 3510*, 3520* Life in Biomedical Research I & II – 4 credits BMSM 1200* Statistics for Basic Med Sci ‐ 2 credits MCRM 1010, 1020 General Microbiology I & II – 8 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression – 4 credits OR BCHM 1020 General Biochemistry II – 4 credits Electives (didactic credits only) – 5 credits† Total: 32 credits

* required as part of the Integrated Ph.D. Program core curriculum.

† at least 5 elective credits must be in advanced microbiology and immunology courses.

The student must complete three research rotations (BMSM 9110) during the integrated first year.

Students entering with advanced standing will undertake a minimum of two research rotations (MCRM 9110) before choosing a dissertation advisor. Fewer rotations may be required based on the student’s prior research experience.

M.D./Ph.D. Students Electives in microbiology and immunology (didactic credits only) – 5 credits † BMSM 2020 Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits BMSM 1200 Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences – 2 credits BMSM 3520 Life in Biomedical Research II ‐ 2 credits Total: 11 credits † at least 5 elec ve credits must be in advanced microbiology & immunology courses.

The student must undertake at least two research rotations (MCRM 9110) before choosing a dissertation advisor. The number of required rotations may be reduced based on the student’s prior research experience. Students may elect to take additional courses offered by other departments


Students in good academic standing take the Qualifying Examination at the end of their second year of study. Students entering with advanced standing or as M.D./Ph.D. students may take the Qualifying Examination after one year if they are sufficiently prepared.

Candidacy Examination

A doctoral candidacy examination is also required in which the student prepares a written mock research proposal and is examined orally by a faculty examining committee. This exam is conducted within two months of completing the Qualifying Examination.

Candidacy

The student is considered a doctoral candidate when

he or she has passed the qualifying examination and

the doctoral candidacy examination, has earned at

least 32 didactic (letter‐graded) credits including all

the required courses, and has been recommended for

candidacy by the program faculty. M.D./Ph.D.



only of the required graduate courses.


Students must form a dissertation committee (see General Degree Requirements) after successful completion of the Qualifying Examination. Before the end of the following year, a dissertation research proposal should be presented to the dissertation committee. One member of the committee may be a qualified scientist from outside the College. The dissertation sponsor serves as the chair of the committee.

CourseDescriptions

MCRM 1010 General Microbiology I (Fall) Credits: 4

Drs. Bakshi, Mordue, Schwartz and Tiwari

Course Description:

Part I explores the biology of microorganisms with a

detailed discussion of microbial structure, physiology

and growth with special emphasis on bacterial

metabolism. The elements of the immune system and

its relationship to infectious diseases will also be

discussed. The fundamental biological properties of

microorganisms will be related to their role in nature

and the means by which they are manipulated in the

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laboratory. Lectures: 4 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

Students cannot earn credit for either of these courses

if they have previously earned credit for MCRM–1410

(Medical Microbiology, no longer offered).

MCRM 1020 General Microbiology II (Spring) Credits: 4

Drs. Mordue, Schwartz and Tiwari

Course Description:

Part II continues with a detailed discussion of viruses,

their structure and function and mechanism of

infection. Molecular mechanisms of microbial

pathogenesis and the role of virulence factors in

diseases caused by infectious agents will also be

discussed. Lectures: 4 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

Students cannot earn credit for either of these courses

if they have previously earned credit for MCRM 1410

(Medical Microbiology, no longer offered).

MCRM 1050 Introduction to Virology (Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Bucher

Course Description:

A comprehensive course devoted to the field of

virology with special emphasis on the architecture and

characteristics of viruses, the infectious cycle, and the

replication of viral nucleic acids. Examples of

representative viruses will be used to discuss the

several classes of nucleic acid in the virion. Lectures: 2

hours/week. Letter‐graded. Prerequisite: a course in

biochemistry.

MCRM 2010 Basic Immunology (Fall) Credits: 2

Drs. Tiwari, Geliebter and Hamby

Course Description:

An introductory text‐based course designed to enable

students to comprehend the basic concepts of

immune function and regulation.


MCRM 2020 Advanced Immunology (Spring) Credits: 2

Drs. Geliebter, Tiwari and Hamby

Course Description:

This course covers advanced topics in immunology and

deals with both innate and adaptive immune

responses. Discussions of special topics are based on

published reviews and research articles. The course

also examines clinical aberrations of the immune

system and a detailed analysis of the involvement of

the immune parameters in either augmenting or

initiating a disease. Emerging clinical applications of

immunological research are also discussed. Lectures

and discussion: 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

Prerequisites: MCRM 1020, MCRM 2010 or Medical

Microbiology.

MCRM 2310 Molecular Biology & Immunology of

Tumor Cells (Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Tiwari

Course Description:

This course investigates the antigenic and biochemical

properties of tumor cells, development of host

immune responses, and use of monoclonal antibodies

in identification and characterization of tumor‐

associated antigens. The application of hybridoma

technology, molecular biology, and immunology

research to the treatment and diagnosis of human

malignant disease processes are emphasized.

Lectures: 2hours/week. Letter‐graded.

MCRM 7010 Directed Readings in Specialized Topics

(Fall and Spring) Credit: 2

Dr. Tiwari

Course Description:

Students undertake a course of independent study

under the guidance of one or more faculty advisors.

Readings from textbooks, handbooks, monographs

and the scientific periodical literature are assigned in a

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specific area of microbiology or immunology that is

relevant to the student’s interests. The student’s

progress is monitored and evaluated through a series

of oral or written examinations, oral presentations by

the students to the faculty advisors(s), and one or

more written essays or term papers based upon the

assigned reading. A letter grade is assigned based

upon the student’s performance in these exercises.

This course may be taken more than once with

concentration upon different topics. Available topics

include immunology, virology, bacteriology, and

microbial pathogenicity. Independent study.

Conferences: 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

Prerequisite: MCRM 1010, 1020 or the equivalent, and

permission of the instructor.

MCRM 7200 Current Topics in Microbiology &

Immunology (Spring) Credits: 2

Course Description:

The current topics in microbiology and immunology is

an advanced level discussion and literature analysis

based elective course. The topics are chosen by faculty

members and related to infectious disease and cancer

biology. Some recent topics that have been covered

are detailed below. The course format will include

lectures, student reports on assigned readings, and in‐

depth class discussions. Lectures and discussions: 2

hours/week. Letter‐graded. Students may take the

course multiple times with different topical themes.

Emerging Infectious Diseases

Dr. Mordue

The course is aimed at students both within and

outside of the Department of Microbiology and

Immunology who are interested in the

epidemiology/biology of newly emerging and re‐

emerging infectious diseases. The course employs

small group discussions, review articles and primary

research papers that utilize epidemiological and

evolutionary approaches to the study of new diseases

and disease outbreaks. Students are also required to

track and monitor disease outbreaks worldwide

throughout the course and these are discussed each

week in class. At the end of the course each student

designs their own novel emerging pathogen and

disease and details a response to identify the

causative agent and stop the outbreak. Each student

presents their “novel disease” to the class and writes

it up as a paper.

Infectious Disease

Dr. Bakshi

This course covers an up‐to‐date overview of current

topics in immunopathogenesis, diagnosis, and

management of infectious diseases. A broad array of

topics is covered in the course. These include

emerging infections and recent outbreaks,

mechanisms of evolution of multiresistant pathogens,

novel diagnostic methods, infections in the

immunocompromised host, microbiome and its

association with disease resistance. This is a discussion

based course focused on primary literature published

in high impact journals. In each class, a group of

students present papers and case studies from the

selected current topic. Other students participate in

panel discussions, debate and/or question and answer

sessions. At the end of the course, students write a

theme paper on any of the current topics discussed in

the course. Students are evaluated on their

presentation, participation and the paper.

Cancer Immunotherapies

Dr. Tiwari

This course covers an up‐to‐date overview of current

immunotherapies and recently approved FDA

antibodies and oncolytic viruses. This is a discussion

based course focused on primary literature published

in high impact journals. In each class, a group of

students present papers and case studies from the

selected current topic. Other students participate in

panel discussions, debate and/or question and answer

sessions. Students are evaluated on their

presentation, participation and one written exam.

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MCRM 7300 Advanced Topics in Microbiology and

Immunology (Spring) Credits: 2

Drs. Schwartz and Tiwari

This advanced graduate level course is designed to

provide the student with up‐to‐date understanding of

various specialized topics of microbiology and

immunology, such as microbial genomics, emerging

microbial pathogens, molecular biology of antibiotic

resistance, environmental microbiology, eukaryotic

pathogens, or cancer vaccines. Each offering of the

course will focus on one of these or similar themes.

The course format will include lectures, student

reports on assigned readings, and in‐depth class

discussions. Lectures and discussions: 2 hours/week.

Letter‐graded. Students may take the course multiple

times with different topical themes.

MCRM 8020 Departmental Seminar (Fall and Spring)

Credit: 1

Dr. Schwartz

Course Description:

Discussion of selected topics in microbiology and

immunology. Students present papers and are

expected to participate actively in the discussion.

Seminar: 1 hour/week. Pass/Fail. May not be counted

towards M.S. degree requirements.

MCRM 9110 Research Rotation in Microbiology and

Immunology (Fall and Spring) Credits: 1

Dr. Tiwari

Course Description:

Laboratory rotations for Ph.D. students in individual

faculty laboratories. Up to three rotations (one credit

per rotation) may be taken for students entering with

advanced standing or for M.D./Ph.D. students. These

rotations are meant to introduce the incoming

graduate student to laboratory research by immediate

participation in ongoing faculty research. Through this

work, students will learn basic laboratory techniques

but, just as important, will be introduced to the

process of bench science and data analysis. Research.

Hours to be assigned. Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory.

May be taken three times. Open to Ph.D. students

only.

MCRM 9200 Research Techniques in Biochemistry &

Molecular Biology (Fall and Spring) Credit: 1

Dr. Tiwari

Course Description:



candidacy. Research. Graded on a



MCRM 9700 Master’s Independent Study (Fall and

Spring) Credit: 4

Dr. Tiwari

Course Description:


in the Microbiology and Immunology program may

use this course to receive credit for their literature

research and writing of the mandatory Master’s

Literature Review (MCRM 9750). Students enrolled in

MCRM 9700 must provide their faculty advisor with

frequent and regular evidence of their progress, and

with progressive drafts of the literature review itself

according to a pre‐arranged schedule. Independent

study. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.

May be taken only once. Open to Master’s students

only. N.B. Tuition charged for 1 credit, and 1 credit

may be used to fulfill Plan A Master’s degree

requirements.

MCRM 9750 Master’s Literature Review (Fall and

Spring) Credit: 0

Dr. Tiwari

Course Description:

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MCRM 9800 Master’s Thesis Research (Fall and


Dr. Tiwari

Course Description:


Microbiology and Immunology may elect to conduct a


member (Plan B). Submission of an acceptable final

report summarizing the results is required (MCRM

9850). Thesis Research. Hours to be arranged. Pass /

Fail. May be taken multiple times for 1‐5 credits per

term, but only 5 credits may be counted towards

program requirements. Open to Master’s students

only.

MCRM 9850 Master’s Thesis (Fall and Spring) Credit: 0

Dr. Tiwari

Course Description:






MCRM 9900 Doctoral Dissertation Research (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 1

Dr. Tiwari

Course Description:


Ph.D. degree in microbiology and immunology under

the supervision and guidance of a faculty advisor.

Thesis Research. Hours to be arranged. Graded on a

Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory basis. May be taken


PathologyProgram Director:

Tetyana Kobets, M.D., M.S.P.H. (M.S. & Ph.D. programs)

Carol A. Carbonaro, Ph.D., SM, MLSCM (ASCP) (CLS program)

The Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy

programs in Pathology focus on the comprehensive

study of the causes and pathogenic mechanisms

involved in human disease. The famous nineteenth

century German pathologist Rudolph Virchow

declared that “pathology is biology under unfavorable

conditions.” Since that time, awareness of disease has

expanded from a focus on infectious and degenerative

diseases to encompass the entire range of human

illnesses including those stemming from

environmental degradation. In the twenty‐first

century, conquest and prevention of disease from all

causes depends on the application of advances in

understanding of its molecular basis. This requires a

multidisciplinary approach that involves all the basic

medical sciences. The educational programs for both

the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Pathology are therefore

designed to foster analytical problem‐solving within

the wide range of the basic medical sciences with

particular emphasis on biochemistry, cellular biology,

molecular genetics, and systemic pathology. Training

in departmental research laboratories complements

this approach and provides a vigorous

multidisciplinary milieu for a research career in the

biomedical sciences.

The M.S. program has two distinct tracks in general

pathology, allowing students to choose elective

didactic courses appropriate to their prior training and

current or future interests (Plan A) or to their interest

in obtaining laboratory research experience in

pathology (Plan B). A third track (Plan C), our

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Biomedical Science & Management program, is

designed to prepare students for careers in the

pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or a related industry.

The hallmark of the doctoral program leading to the

Ph.D. in Pathology is development of laboratory

research skills that prepare the student for a career in

basic biomedical research on human disease. A wide

range of departmental research laboratories (including

the College’s Brander Cancer Research Institute)

making use of state‐of‐the‐art molecular genetic,

immunologic, and flow cytometric methodologies is

available for the student’s dissertation research.

Special areas of research interest include examination

of the underlying mechanisms involved in biochemical

toxicology, cancer cell biology, cell‐cycle regulation

and apoptosis, chemical carcinogenesis,

hypersensitivity and chronic inflammation, molecular

genetics of human hypertension, Lyme disease,

tuberculosis, and tissue engineering. Departmental

faculty are also active collaborators in a number of

national and international research programs.

MasterofScience‐SpecificProgramRequirements(HegisCode0408)

For the Master’s tracks in Plans A or B, 31 credits are

required, as specified below, along with either a

Master’s Literature Review (PATM 9750, Plan A) or a

Master’s Thesis (PATM 9850, Plan B). Based upon prior

background and interests, students may choose a

sequence in either General Biochemistry, General

Microbiology or, in Plan A, Histology. Research credits

may be substituted for didactic credits in the M.S.

Research Thesis track (Plan B), but not in Plan A. In all

cases, only didactic credits may be used to fulfill

elective credit requirements.












program, a research rotation (PATM 9800 or BMSM




Plan A: PATM 1080 Introduction to Pathology – 3 credits PATM 1090 Systemic Pathology – 3 credits PATM 1200 Introduction to Epidemiology – 3 credits PATM 2310 Environmental Toxicology – 3 credits BMSM 1200 Introduction to Biostatistics – 2 credits OR BMSM 1300 Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences – 3 credits Any combination of the following courses – 8 credits BCHM 1010 General Biochemistry I – 4 credits BCHM 1020 General Biochemistry II – 4 credits MCRM 1010 General Microbiology I – 4 credits MCRM 1020 General Microbiology II – 4 credits CBAM 1320 Lectures in Histology – 3 credits CBAM 1330 Laboratory in Histology – 2 credits Electives * (didactic credits only) – 2‐3 credits PATM 9700 Master’s Independent Study† ‐ 1 credit PATM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits Total: 31 credits

* Elective courses in any BMS discipline with catalog

numbers 2000‐7999.

† PATM 9700 is a 4‐credit course, but only 1 credit

may be counted against the 31‐credit requirement.

Plan B: PATM 1080 Introduction to Pathology – 3 credits PATM 1090 Systemic Pathology – 3 credits PATM 1200 Introduction to Epidemiology – 3 credits BCHM 1010, 1020 General Biochemistry I & II OR MCRM 1010, 1020 General Microbiology I & II – 8 credits CBAM 1360* Cell Biology – 3 credits BMSM 1200 Introduction to Biostatistics – 2 credits OR BMSM 1100 Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences – 3 credits PATM 9800 Master’s Thesis Research ‐ up to 5 credits Electives (didactic credits only) – 3‐9 credits PATM 9850 Master’s Thesis – 0 credits Total: 31 credits

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* Based on the student’s background and interests, a

suitable elective may be substituted for CBAM 1360

with the approval of the program director.

Plan C: Scientific curriculum PATM 1080 Introduction to Pathology – 3 credits PATM 1090 Systemic Pathology – 3 credits PATM 1200 Introduction to Epidemiology – 3 credits PHRM 1000 Fundamentals of Pharmacology – 3 credits Any TWO of the following five courses: BCHM 1010 General Biochemistry I – 4 credits BCHM 1020 General Biochemistry III – 4 credits BCHM 1250 Biochem. of Gene Expression – 4 credits MCRM 1010 General Microbiology I – 4 credits MCRM I020 General Microbiology II – 4 credits Electives (didactic courses) – 2 ‐ 3 credits Scientific curriculum, minimum 24 credits Professional skills curriculum REQUIRED: PHRM 3010 Career Pathways in Pharmacology – 2 credits ELECTIVES: BMSM 2020 Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits HPMM 6039 Human Resource Management – 3 credits HPMM 6048 Organizational Theory – 3 credits HPMM 5003 Law and Health – 3 credits HPMM 6064 Strategic Management – 3 credits HPMM 5002 Health Economics – 3 credits ETHM 6011 Pharmaceutical Ethics – 3 credits Professional skills curriculum, minimum 8 credits Internship and Capstone EITHER BMSM 8400 Internship in Biomed Sector – 3 credits AND BMSM 9760 Master’s Capstone Project – 0 credits OR PATM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits OR PATM 9800 Master’s Research – 3 credits AND PATM 9850 Master’s Thesis – 0 credits OR PATM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits Internship and Capstone, minimum 3 credits Total: 36 credits minimum

ClinicalLaboratorySciencesProgramStudents in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program

will complete the didactic coursework at New York

Medical College and the clinical laboratory training at

Westchester Medical Center Health Network

hospitals. After one year of coursework and clinical

training has been successfully completed, students will

be eligible to take the New York State licensure exam

and, upon passing, will qualify to apply for New York

State licensure as a clinical laboratory scientist. Once

acquired, this license will allow employment, within

New York, as a clinical laboratory scientist while

studies toward a Master of Science degree in Clinical

Laboratory Sciences continue. Final degree conferral is

dependent on the submission of an approved Master's

Literature Review or Master's Clinical Capstone

Report.

Students complete 41.5 academic credits within a

single academic year (July through June).

PATM 4010 Introduction to CLS ‐ 2 credits PATM 4020 Clinical Chemistry ‐ 2.5 credits PATM 4030 Clinical Hematology ‐ 3 credits PATM 4040 Clinical Immunology/Serology/HLA ‐ 2 credits PATM 4050 Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluids ‐ 1 credit PATM 7410, 7420 Clinical Practicum I & II ‐ 22 credits PATM 4100 CLS Management ‐ .5 credits PATM 4060 Clinical Immunohematology ‐ 1.5 credits PATM 4070, 4080 Clinical Microbiology I & II ‐ 8 credits PATM 4090 Clinical Molecular Diagnostics ‐ 1 credit PATM 4110 Research Design/Journal Club ‐ 2 credits PATM 9750 Master's Literature Review OR PATM 9770 Master's Clinical Capstone Report ‐ 0 credits Total: 41.5 credits

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist program is an approved NYS Education program and is currently pending final accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory

Sciences 5600 North River Road, Suite 720

Rosemont, IL 60018‐5119 773‐314‐8880 www.naacls.org

DoctorofPhilosophy‐SpecificProgramRequirements(HegisCode0408)Students participate in laboratory research each

semester, acquiring skills and experience for

developing a program of supervised independent

research for the doctoral dissertation. Journal Club

(PATM 8010) is taken each semester by all Ph.D.

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students in residence in pathology. Students also

register for appropriate research activity each

semester in residence – viz., research rotation (BMSM

9110 or PATM 9110), pre‐dissertation research

training (PATM 9200), or doctoral dissertation

research (PATM 9900).


Advanced Standing

BCHM 1010*, 1020 General Biochemistry I & II – 8 credits CBAM 1360* Cell Biology – 3 credits BMSM 2020* Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits BMSM 3510*, 3520* Life in Biomedical Research I & II – 4 credits BMSM 1200* Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences – 2 credits PHYM 1010 Mammalian Physiology I – 4 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression – 4 credits PATM 1080 Introduction to Pathology – 3 credits PATM 1090 Systemic Pathology – 3 credits Electives – 2 credits Total: 35 credits


core curriculum.

Students must also complete three different research

rotations (BMSM 9110) during the integrated first

year.


at least two research rotations (PATM 9110) in






M.D./Ph.D. Students

CBAM 1360 Cell Biology – 3 credits BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression – 4 credits BMSM 1200 Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences – 2 credits BMSM 2020 Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits BMSM 3520 Life in Biomedical Research II – 2 credits Total: 13 credits

During their first year in residence in the experimental

pathology program, students undertake at least two

research rotations (PATM 9110) in different

laboratories in order to gain an appreciation of

different areas and strategies of investigation and to

determine a suitable dissertation advisor. The number

of rotations may be reduced based on the student’s

prior laboratory experience.


All candidates for the Ph.D. degree are required to

pass a comprehensive Ph.D. qualifying examination

administered by the program faculty at the end of the

second year of study. Students entering with

advanced standing and M.D./Ph.D. students may take

the examination at an earlier point in their study if

they are ready.

Candidacy


after successful completion of the Qualifying

Examination, the accumulation of at least 35 didactic

credits including all required courses, and the

recommendation of the program faculty.

CourseDescriptions

PATM 1010 Morphological and Functional Basis of

Pathobiology (Summer) Credits: 3

Dr. Moy

Course Description:

Objective‐oriented, problem‐solving review focused

on basic aspects of normal human anatomy, histology

and physiology as they relate to cellular and tissue

responses occurring under pathobiological conditions.

Lectures and Conferences: 3 hours/week. Letter‐

graded.

PATM 1050 Conceptual Pathology (Fall) Credits: 2

Dr. Moy

Course Description:

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Intensive reading and discussion of papers in the

literature to deepen students’ knowledge of the

experimental basis of topics covered in PATM 1080

General Pathology. Emphasis will be on basic concepts

of pathogenesis and disease processes with the aim of

showing how models, quantitative reasoning and

analysis guide generation of hypotheses, strategies of

experimental planning and data collection. This course

may be taken a maximum of two times. Papers to be

read in PATM 1050 will vary from year to year.

Conferences, presentations and papers: 2 hours/week.

Letter‐graded. Open to Ph.D. students (M.S. students

with permission of instructor). Prerequisite: CBAM

1360 (may be waived with permission of instructor).

Co‐ or prerequisite: PATM 1080 or equivalent (may be

waived with permission of instructor).

PATM 1080 Introduction to Pathology (Fall) Credits: 3

Dr. Kobets

Course Description:

An objective‐oriented, problem‐solving introduction to

general disease processes including: cellular

alterations and inflammation; genetic, immunological,

nutritional and circulatory disorders; effects of

infection, chemical and physical agents; blood and

vascular diseases; neoplasia; aging. Topics to be

covered also include analytic tools and techniques,

diagnostic methodology and criteria, and recognition

and control of environmental diseases. Lectures: 3

hours/week. Letter‐graded. Prerequisite: a course in

general biology or permission of the course director.

Students may not receive credit for PATM 1080 if they

have previously received credit for PATM 1410.

PATM 1090 Systemic Pathology (Spring) Credits: 3

Dr. Kobets

Course Description:

Problem‐oriented study of diseases specific for various

tissues (bladder, bone marrow, brain, kidney, liver,

muscle, lung) and the role of environmental

contamination (arsenic, asbestos, lead, mercury,

allergens) in disease pathogenesis. Lectures: 3

hours/week. Letter‐graded. Prerequisite: PATM 1080

or PATM 1410 or permission of the course director.

Students cannot receive credit for PATM 1090 if they

have previously received credit for PATM 1420.

PATM 1110 Fundamentals of Animal Research (Fall


Dr. Popilskis

Course Description:

A comprehensive course studying laboratory animals

from standpoints of care, management, handling,

stress, spontaneous diseases, routine clinical

pathology procedures and techniques pertaining to

anesthesia, injections, breeding, euthanasia and

necropsy. Lectures and laboratory: 3 hours/week.

Letter‐graded. (Fee: $500. for laboratory supplies)

PATM 1200 Introduction to Epidemiology (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 3

Dr. Moy

Course Description:

Basic principles, methodologies and sources of data

available to conduct research and monitoring activities

in environmental and public health. Epidemiologic

research methods and study design issues focusing on

disease clusters, surveillance activity, characterization

of human exposures and risk and biomarkers will be

explored. Lectures: 3 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

PATM 1410 General Pathology (Fall) Credit: 6

Dr. Lento

Course Description:

Cellular and molecular pathology of the basic

mechanisms in the structural and functional

manifestation of disease are discussed in detail. The

concepts of biochemistry, physiology and cell biology

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are utilized in developing a dynamic approach to the

study of the abnormal cell and its constituents.

Lectures and Conferences: 6 hours/week. Letter‐

graded. Open to Ph.D. students only.

PATM 1420 Systemic Pathology (Spring) Credits: 8

Dr. Lento

Course Description:

An intensive study of disease by organ systems. The

concepts of general pathology are applied to the

analysis of specific etiology and pathogenesis. Lectures

and conferences: 8 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

Prerequisite PATM–1410. Open to Ph.D. students only.

PATM 2310 Environmental Toxicology (Fall) Credits: 3

Dr. Moy

Course Description:

Pharmacological basis of toxicology, toxicity testing in

animals (acute, chronic, reproductive and

teratogenicity, carcinogenicity), alternative and in

vitro toxicity testing, role of epidemiology and risk

assessment, regulatory and legal influences,

applications in areas of pesticides, pharmaceuticals,

and medical devices. Lectures: 3 hours/week. Letter‐

graded. Prerequisite: PATM–1080 or PATM 1410.

PATM 2620 Topics in Cancer Research (Fall, alt years)

Credits: 2

Dr. Xu

Course Description:

This is an advance graduate course on selected topics in cancer research. It covers both the concepts and methodology of cancer research through lectures, discussions of research publications, critical reading/writing, grant writing, and journal clubs. The course focuses more on the practical side of cancer research to prepare students for careers in cancer research. Letter‐graded.

PATM 2920 Health Physics in Research and Medicine

(Summer, alt years) Credits: 2

Mr. Mozzor

Course Description:

The first segment of the course, which is presented

concurrently with course PHYM–2920, introduces

general concepts of radiation physics, interaction of

radiation with matter, radiation biology, dosimetry

and detection systems, and regulation of radioisotope

uses. The second segment explores practical aspects

of health physics in the laboratory, including simple

applications, instrumentation, radiation waste

disposal and clinical application of radioisotopes.

Students may not receive credit for both PATM 2920

and PHYM 2920. Lectures: 2 hours/week. Letter‐

graded.

PATM 4010 Introduction to CLS Program (Fall)

Credits: 2

Dr. Carbonaro

Course Description:

Orientation of CLS program will prepare students with

the basic entry level knowledge required to participate

in activities at NYMC and clinical practicum at assigned

internship location. Lecture and labs. 30 hours/week.

Letter‐graded.

PATM 4020 Clinical Chemistry (Fall) Credits: 2.5

Dr. Adem

Course Description:

The Clinical Chemistry lecture will discuss the

chemistry of the major body systems and their disease

states. The topics will include: Acid Base balance,

Renal functions, Cardiac markers, Liver function, the

Endocrine system, Tumor Markers, Immunochemistry

and Therapeutic/Toxic drug monitoring. Instrument

methods and their limitation will also be discussed.

Lecture. 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

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PATM 4030 Clinical Hematology (Fall) Credits: 3

Dr. Shakil

Course Description:

The Clinical Hematology Lecture will prepare the

student with the knowledge in Hematology required

to participate in the Clinical Laboratory Scientist Board

of Certification Exam. The topics will include normal

and abnormal blood and fluid cell identification in

different disease states, principles of hemostasis, and

all instrumentation methods including Flow

Cytometry. Lecture. 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

PATM 4040 Clinical Immunology/Serology/HLA (Fall)

Credits: 2

Dr. Carbonaro & Dr. Arnold

Course Description:

An intense study of clinical immunology; the student

will study the immune system, its cellular reactions,

and antigen‐antibody reactions and the body’s

immune response. They will concentrate on the

immunologic procedures and understand the theory

and practical considerations involved in precipitation

reactions, agglutination reactions, labeled

immunoassays, HLA (human leukocyte antigen)

identification and molecular techniques. Lecture. 2


PATM 4050 Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluids (Fall)

Credits: 1

Dr. Adem

Course Description:

The Clinical Urinalysis Lecture will prepare the student

with the knowledge in required participating in the

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Board of Certification

Exam. The urinalysis lecture is an intense study of

Kidney functions and its production of normal and

abnormal urine. The urine analysis principles and

understanding the methods of chemical and

microscopic analysis ‐ identifying elements such as

cells, bacteria, crystals, casts found in various disease

states. Lecture. 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

PATM 4060 Clinical Immunohematology (Spring)

Credits: 1.5

Dr. Adem

Course Description:

The Clinical Immunohematology Lecture will prepare

the student with the knowledge in

Immunohematology required to participate in the

Medical Laboratory Scientist Board of Certification

Exam. Lectures will review the normal and abnormal

pathology of blood antigens and antibodies. The

significance is reviewed of blood typing and

identification of antibodies for safe transfusion. The

topics covered are Lewis system, Kell, Kidd and Duffy;

MNS and I , P, Lutheran, Hemolytic Disease of the

Newborn and Immune hemolytic Anemias. Lecture. 2


PATM 4070 Clinical Microbiology I (Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Carbonaro

Course Description:

An intense study of Bacteriology; including pathogenic

and opportunistic bacteria and the human disease

they cause. The identification of bacteria by

appearance, biochemical and immunological

methodologies will be discussed. Lecture. 2


PATM 4080 Clinical Microbiology II (Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Wang

Course Description:

The Clinical Microbiology 2 Lecture will prepare the

student with the knowledge in Parasitology, Mycology

and Virology required participating in the Clinical

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Laboratory Scientist Board of Certification Exam. The

Lecture is an intense study of Parasitology, Mycology

and Virology; including normal and abnormal

organisms and the diseases they cause in the human

body. The identification of these organisms by

different methodologies will be discussed. Lecture. 2


PATM 4090 Clinical Molecular Diagnostics (Spring)

Credits: 1

Dr. Wang

Course Description:

The Clinical Molecular Diagnostics Lecture will prepare

the student with the knowledge required participating

in the Clinical Laboratory Scientist Board of

Certification Exam. This class is an intensive study of

Molecular Diagnostics principles. The concepts of

Molecular diagnostics are applied to the analysis of

DNA and RNA to identify microorganisms such as

bacteria, virus, fungus and parasites.

Lecture. 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

PATM 4100 CLS Management (Spring) Credits: .5

Dr. Fallon

Course Description:

The Clinical Management Lecture will prepare the

student with the knowledge in Management required

to participate in the Clinical Laboratory Scientist Board

of Certification Exam. The Management Lectures will

consist of a formal lecture series dealing with

government regulations/standards, basic education

theory and the five functions of management. The

importance of Quality Control, Quality Assessment of

laboratory tests and performance is reviewed.

Statistical principles are presented to understand

clinical analysis. Lecture. 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

PATM 4110 Research Design/Journal Club (Spring)

Credits: 2

Dr. Carbonaro & Dr. Moy

Course Description:

This course will have didactic, student written and

presented components and is designed to introduce

students to the practical tools needed for the

initiation and development of a research proposal and

training in the reading, analysis and discussion of

scientific journal articles. Lecture. hours/week. Letter‐

graded.

PATM 7010 Directed Readings in Experimental

Pathology (Fall and Spring) Credits: 1‐2

Dr. Moy

Course Description:

This course is intended for advanced students who

wish to explore a particular area of experimental

pathology in depth through intensive study of the

relevant scientific literature. Course content will be

designed to match the student’s interest with the

expertise of the Experimental Pathology faculty.

Topics include: clinical trials, oncology trial design,

biochemistry; molecular pathobiology; immunology;

toxicology; cardiac, pulmonary, vascular neural or

renal pathology; environmental health sciences;

environmental pathology; biostatistics or

epidemiology; or customized topics. Grades are based

upon examinations and written and oral reports by

the student. May be taken for credit more than once,

with permission of the program director. Independent

study. Conferences: 1‐2 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

PATM 7410 Clinical Practicum I (Fall, Spring) Credits:

11

Dr. Carbonaro

Course Description:

The Clinical Practicum 1 will prepare the student with

the knowledge and techniques required to participate


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Certification Exam. The clinical rotation will expose the

students to the practical aspects of knowledge learned

in the didactic classes. The students will review the

test methodologies and instrumentation. Students

will receive one on one training in clinical hematology,

coagulation, chemistry, immunochemistry, and

urinalysis. Clinical rotations. 49 hours/week. Letter‐

graded.

PATM 7420 Clinical Practicum II (Fall, Spring) Credits:

11

Dr. Carbonaro

Course Description:

The Clinical Practicum 2 will prepare the student with

the knowledge and techniques required to participate


Certification Exam. The clinical rotation will expose the

students to the practical knowledge received in the

didactic classes. The students will review the test

methodologies and instrumentation. Students will

receive one on one training in clinical microbiology,

virology, immunohematology, transplant immunology,

molecular diagnostics, management and phlebotomy.

Clinical rotations. 49 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

PATM 8010 Journal Club (Fall and Spring) Credit: 1

Dr. Moy

Course Description:

Students present critical appraisals of published

research papers dealing with topics of current

importance in experimental pathology. Seminar: 1

hour/week. Pass/Fail. Must be taken each semester by

Ph.D. students.

PATM 9110 Research Rotation in Experimental

Pathology (Fall and Spring) Credit: 1

Dr. Moy

Course Description:

Laboratory rotations in departmental laboratories for

first‐year Ph.D. students. Guided involvement in active

laboratory research and directed readings in the

relevant scientific literature. Research: hours to be

arranged. Graded on a Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory

basis. Open to Ph.D. students only. May be taken

multiple times.

PATM 9200 Research Techniques in Experimental

Pathology (Fall and Spring) Credit: 1

Dr. Moy

Course Description:





Open to Ph.D. students only.

PATM 9700 Master’s Independent Study (Fall and

Spring) Credit: 4

Dr. Moy

Course Description:


in the Pathology program may use this course to

receive credit for their literature research and writing

of the mandatory Master’s Literature Review (PATM

9750). Students enrolled in PATM 9700 must provide

their faculty advisor with frequent and regular

evidence of their progress, and with progressive drafts

of the literature review itself according to a pre‐

arranged schedule. Independent study. Graded on a

Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory basis. May be taken only

once. Open to Master’s students only.

PATM 9750 Master’s Literature Review Credit: 0

Dr. Moy

Course Description:

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form to the Graduate School. Required for Master’s

degree under Plans A. Independent study. Pass only.

PATM 9770 Master’s Clinical Capstone Report

Credits: 0

Dr. Carbonaro


when the Master’s Clinical Capstone Report is

approved by the faculty review committee and

submitted in final form to the Graduate School.

Independent study. Pass only.

PATM 9800 Master’s Thesis Research (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 1‐5 credits

Dr. Moy

Course Description:


Pathology may elect to conduct a research project

under the supervision of a faculty member (Plan B).

Submission of an acceptable final report summarizing

the results is required (PATM–9850). Thesis Research.

Hours to be arranged. Pass/Fail. May be taken

multiple times, for 1 to 5 credits per term, but only 5

credits may be applied towards program

requirements. Open to Master’s students only.

PATM 9850 Master’s Thesis Credit: 0

Dr. Moy

Course Description:






PATM 9900 Doctoral Dissertation Research (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 1

Dr. Moy

Course Description:

Laboratory research project to be carried out under

the guidance of a faculty advisor leading to submission

and defense of a doctoral dissertation. Thesis

research. Hours to be arranged. Graded on a

Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory basis. May be taken


PharmacologyProgram Directors:

Sachin Gupte, M.D., Ph.D. (Ph.D. program)

Charles T. Stier, Ph.D. (M.S. program)

The Department of Pharmacology graduate program

offers courses leading to the degrees of Master of

Science and Doctor of Philosophy. Emphasis is placed

upon training in research approaches examining the

action of drugs and bioactive molecules produced

endogenously on biological mechanisms, in health and

disease states at the systemic, cellular and subcellular

levels. Special efforts have been made to provide

considerable flexibility in determining the student's

program based on background, interests and

projected aims.

A graduate degree in pharmacology (Master’s or

Ph.D.) is excellent preparation for career opportunities

involving research, teaching and administration.

Academic positions are found in schools of medicine,

pharmacy, dentistry and veterinary medicine. Also,

since pharmacology spans many disciplines, academic

positions for pharmacologists can be found in

departments of biology, cell biology, chemistry,

biochemistry, pathology, immunology, microbiology

and molecular biology. Career opportunities also

abound in the pharmaceutical, chemical and

biotechnology industries as well as in numerous

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private and government research institutes, and in

governmental regulatory agencies such as the FDA.

There is and will continue to be a high demand for

individuals trained in pharmacology to address

problems that lie at the forefront of fields relating to

basic and applied biological science. Such careers offer

intellectual stimulation and creative expression, and

will be of practical importance to the future needs of

our society.

Active areas of research in the department include

investigation into the therapeutic and

pathophysiologic role of bioactive lipids (eicosanoids)

in cancer, ophthalmology and cardiovascular diseases

including: hypertension, kidney disease, stroke,

diabetes, atherosclerosis, and inflammatory

conditions.


A minimum grade of B– must be achieved in each

pharmacology core course and pharmacology elective

in order to use it to fulfill degree requirements.

Elective credits must be in advanced didactic courses

in pharmacology (catalog numbers 2000‐7999) or, if in

other disciplines, in didactic courses approved by the

program director. Students who submit a Master’s

Thesis (Plan A or Plan B) will be required to present

and defend their work before their thesis committees.












program, a research rotation (PHRM 9800 or BMSM




Plan A: Required courses – 24 credits PHYM 1010, 1020 Mammalian Physiology I & II – 8 credits BCHM 1010, 1020 General Biochemistry I & II – 8 credits PHRM 1010, 1020 Pharmacology I & II – 8 credits Electives – 6 credits PHRM 1000* Fundamentals of Pharmacology – 3 credits Pharmacology Elec ves† ‐ 4 credits PHRM 9700 Master’s Independent Study‡ ‐ 1 credit PHRM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits Total: 30 credits (minimum)

* Students with prior training in pharmacology may

substitute other elective credits for PHRM–1000.

† Elective credits must be advanced didactic courses

in pharmacology (catalog numbers 2000‐7999) or in

other disciplines with the approval of the program

director.

‡ PHRM 9700 is a 4‐credit course, but only 1 credit


requirement.

Plan B: PHYM 1010, 1020 Mammalian Physiology I & II – 8 credits BCHM 1010, 1020 General Biochemistry I & II – 8 credits PHRM 1010, 1020 Pharmacology I & II – 8 credits Pharmacology Elec ves† ‐ 2‐6 credits PHRM 9800 Master’s Thesis Research‡ ‐ up to 5 credits PHRM 9850 Master’s Thesis – 0 credits Total: 30 credits (minimum)




director.

‡ In a “Plan B” (Research Master’s) track, the student

may substitute up to 5 credits of Master’s Research

for an equivalent number of elective didactic credits.

The Master’s Thesis (Plan B) must be based on, and

include, research results that were obtained from

laboratory experiments that were performed. The

student may elect to earn some didactic credits

instead of the research credits.

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Plan C: Scientific curriculum BCHM 1011, 1021 Selected Topics in Biochem. I & II – 4 credits PHYM 1010, 1020 Mammalian Physiology I & II – 8 credits PHRM 1010, 1020 Pharmacology I & II – 8 credits BMSM 1100 OR BMSM 1200 Statistics – 2 or 3 credits PHRM 1000 Fundamentals of Pharmacology – 3 credits Elec ves † – 1‐2 credits Scientific curriculum, minimum 24 credits † Elec ve credits must be advanced didactic courses in pharmacology or physiology (catalog numbers 2000‐7999) or in other disciplines with the approval of the program director. Professional skills curriculum REQUIRED: PHRM 3010 Career Pathways in Pharmacology – 2 credits ELECTIVES: BMSM 2020 Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits HPMM 6039 Human Resource Management – 3 credits HPMM 6048 Organizational Theory – 3 credits HPMM 5003 Law and Health – 3 credits HPMM 6064 Strategic Management – 3 credits HPMM 5002 Health Economics – 3 credits ETHM 6011 Pharmaceutical Ethics – 3 credits Professional skills curriculum, minimum 8 credits Internship and Capstone EITHER BMSM 8400 Internship in Biomed Sector – 3 credits AND BMSM 9760 Master’s Capstone Project – 0 credits OR PHRM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits OR PHRM 9800 Master’s Research – 3 credits AND PHRM 9850 Master’s Thesis – 0 credits OR PHRM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits Internship & Capstone, minimum 3 credits Total: 36 credits minimum

DoctorofPhilosophy‐SpecificProgramRequirements(HegisCode0409)

For all entry tracks (see below), a minimum grade of

B– must be earned in each pharmacology course in

order for it to be applied to the degree requirements.

Elective credits must be in advanced didactic courses

in pharmacology (catalog numbers between 2000 and

7999) or in other disciplines if approved by the

program director. Journal Club (PHRM–8010) and

Laboratory Demonstrations (PHRM–8300) must be

taken each semester and each year, respectively, that

the student is in residence in pharmacology, except

for the year before graduation. Students who have

chosen a dissertation sponsor, but who have not yet

achieved candidacy, should enroll in Research

Techniques in Pharmacology (PHRM 9200) each

semester. After the student achieves candidacy,

enrollment in Doctoral Dissertation Research (PHRM

9900) is required each semester that the student

remains in residence.


Advanced Standing

BCHM 1010* General Biochemistry I – 4 credits CBAM 1360* Cell Biology – 3 credits BMSM 2020* Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits BMSM 3510*, 3520* Life in Biomedical Research I & II – 4 credits BMSM 1200* Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences – 2 credits PHYM 1010, 1020 Mammalian Physiology I & II – 8 credits PHRM 1010, 1020 Pharmacology I & II – 8 credits PHRM 2410 Cardiovascular Pharmacology – 2 credits PHRM 2710 Immunopharmacology – 2 credits Total: 35 credits

Students undertake three different research rotations

(BMSM 9110) during the integrated first year of study.


core curriculum.

Students entering with advanced standing undertake two research rotations (PHRM–9110) in different laboratories in order to gain an appreciation of different areas and strategies of investigation and to determine a suitable dissertation advisor. The number of rotations may be reduced based on the student’s prior laboratory experience. † Elective credits must be advanced didactic courses



director.

M.D./Ph.D. Students

Pharmacology electives (advanced didactic credits only) † ‐ 10 credits BMSM 1200 Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences – 2 credits BMSM 2020 Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits

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BMSM 3510 Life in Biomedical Research II ‐ 2 credits Total: 16 credits

During the first year, the student undertakes two

research rotations (PHRM–9110) in different

laboratories in order to gain an appreciation of

different areas and strategies of investigation and to

determine a suitable dissertation advisor. The number

of rotations may be reduced based on the student’s

prior laboratory experience.




director.


After completion of the required core courses, the

student must appear before the Pharmacology Faculty

for a Qualifying Examination, which has both written

and oral components. This usually occurs at the end of

the second year, but the exam may be delayed to

allow completion of all required courses. Students

entering with advanced standing and M.D./Ph.D.

students may take the Qualifying Examination after

one year, if deemed appropriate by the program

faculty.

Candidacy


after successful completion of the Qualifying Exam,

the accumulation of at least 35 didactic credits

including all the required courses, and the

recommendation of the program faculty. M.D./Ph.D.



only of the required graduate courses.


The Dissertation Committee is comprised of New York

Medical College faculty as specified in the Graduate

School’s general rules. It may include a scientist from

outside the institution. The research sponsor serves as

the chair of this committee.

CourseDescriptions

PHRM 1000 Fundamentals of Pharmacology

(Summer) Credits: 3

Dr. Stier

Course Description:

This course introduces the underlying principles of

pharmacology such as drug receptor interaction,

pharmacokinetics and toxicology, and provides

perspectives on regulatory (FDA) and industrial

aspects of pharmacological science. Overviews of

various areas of pharmacology include neuro‐

pharmacology, autonomic pharmacology, cardio‐

vascular pharmacology, immunopharmacology and

anti‐infective agents. The physiological, biochemical,

and anatomical foundations for the interaction of

drugs and chemicals with biological systems are

presented. This course is intended to orient new

graduate students to the general scope of

pharmacologic science. Lectures: 2 hours/week.

Letter‐graded.

PHRM 1010, 1020 Pharmacology I & II

(PHRM 1010, Part I: Fall, Credits: 4; PHRM 1020, Part

II: Spring, Credits: 4)

Dr. Stier

Course Description:

This basic course in pharmacology introduces the

student to concepts of the interactions of chemical

agents with living tissues. The teaching of

pharmacological principles and mechanisms is

emphasized, but toxicology and therapeutics are also

part of the program. BCHM 1010 and 1020 and PHYM

1010 and 1020, or their equivalent, are pre‐requisites.


PHRM 1410 Pharmacology (Spring) Credits: 8

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Dr. Powers

Course Description:

This basic course in pharmacology is taken with the

sophomore medical student class, introducing the

student to the basic concepts of the interactions of

chemical agents with living tissues. Demonstrations

performed by the graduate students are presented to

illustrate basic pharmacological principles and

exemplify the therapeutic and toxic actions of

important drugs and poisons. The teaching of basic

pharmacology is emphasized, but toxicology and

therapeutics are also part of the course. Letter‐

graded. Open to Ph.D. students only.

PHRM 2010 Drug Metabolism and Disposition (Fall


Dr. Inchiosa

Course Description:

The course teaches the basic principles of drug

absorption, metabolism and pharmacodynamics, drug‐

drug interaction, and drug interactions with diet,

including fat, carbohydrates, and proteins. These

factors are important in drug disposition in the organs

involved in biotransformation and metabolism. The

emphasis will be on methodology, bioavailability, and

other aspects of modern clinical and biotechnological

pharmacology, such as drug‐targeting in genetic

disease (including sense and antisense drugs),

methods of DNA drug delivery for altering protein and

growth factor expression, and effects on drug action.

Lectures: 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded. PHRM 1010 or

1020 is a pre‐ or co‐requisite.

PHRM 2030 Biochemical Pharmacology (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Ferreri

Course Description:

This course will provide state‐of‐the‐art information

regarding molecular and cellular aspects of receptor

mechanisms and signaling pathways relevant to the

pharmacological basis of therapeutics. Molecular

recognition via membrane receptors allows cells to

respond to extracellular stimuli via activation of

downstream effector molecules. Each of the steps that

underlie the molecular basis of these interactions may

be considered as potential targets for the treatment of

disease by novel gene‐based or traditional

pharmacological approaches.

Lectures will address the regulation of receptor and

transporter function by protein‐protein interactions,

protein structure‐activity relationships, dimerization,

and phosphorylation by receptor and non‐receptor

tyrosine kinases and serine‐threonine kinases. The

pharmacology of inflammation will be related to the

function of ligand‐ and voltage‐gated ion channels, G

protein pathways, growth factor and cytokine

signaling, calcium signaling, and cyclic nucleotides. The

course also will highlight the pharmacology of

inflammation by addressing selected molecules and

cellular mechanisms that contribute to the

inflammatory response in the context of diseases that

affect, for example, the cardiovascular, renal,

respiratory, and central nervous systems. An

understanding of the molecular mechanisms of drugs

and natural compounds used to treat and study

diseases, will provide the student with an appreciation

of how the integration of molecular processes and

basic science approaches can be translated into the

development of novel therapeutic agents for the

treatment of human disease. Lectures: 2 hours/week.

Letter‐graded. PHRM 1010 or 1020 is a pre‐ or co‐

requisite.

PHRM 2110 Selected Topics in Neuropharmacology


Dr. Powers

Course Description:

This course surveys selected areas of research areas of

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particular interest to modern neuro‐pharmacology.

This includes lectures on areas of basic neurobiology

that underlie the actions of important

pharmacological agents, or which relate to current

efforts to develop novel therapeutic agents. It also

includes lectures covering the pharmacology of

selected CNS‐active agents which are of intense

current interest to the medical community and

general public; and lectures covering the

pathophysiology of specific neurological or psychiatric

disorders and the therapeutic actions and side effects

of drugs used in treatment of these disorders. The

course consists of a series of lectures on the subject

matter selected; with appropriate reading

assignments prepared by each lecturer relevant to the

topic. Student performance is evaluated by two exams

– each covering half of the course and given equal

weight. Lectures: 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded. PHRM

1010 or 1020 is a pre‐ or co‐requisite.

PHRM 2210 Pharmacology of Autacoids (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Nasjletti

Course Description:

This is a detailed analysis of the pharmacologic effects

of naturally occurring autocrine and paracrine

hormones (autacoids) including histamine, serotonin,

angiotensin, kinins, substance P, growth factors,

cytokines, prostaglandins, and leukotrienes. Questions

to be addressed include the role of autacoids in basic

physiology and their value as drugs or targets of drug

action in various disease states. Lectures: 2

hours/week. Letter‐graded. PHRM 1010 or 1020 is a

pre‐ or co‐requisite.

PHRM 2310 Endocrine Pharmacology (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Powers

Course Description:

This course is concerned with the basic principles in

the use of hormones as drugs. Lecture topics include

neuroendocrinology, anterior and posterior pituitary

hormones, thyroid diseases, treatment of diabetes,

adrenal steroids, and reproductive hormones. Areas of

research such as neuroendocrine peptides are also

discussed. Lectures: 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

PHARM 1010 or 1020 is a pre‐ or co‐requisite.

PHRM 2410 Cardiovascular Pharmacology‐Drug

Development (Fall and Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Stier

Course Description:

This course is a detailed presentation of the latest

concepts concerning the mechanism of action of

cardiovascular drugs. There is special consideration of

new uses of established drugs, and recent additions to

the therapeutic armamentarium. The course will

survey the present status (especially theories of

mechanism of action) of agents used in the treatment

of cardiovascular diseases, including angina pectoris,

congestive heart failure, diabetes, hypertension and

lipid abnormalities. Lectures: 2 hours/week. Letter‐

graded. PHRM 1010 or 1020 is a pre‐ or co‐requisite.

PHRM 2610 Genetic Pharmacology (Fall and Spring)

Credits: 2

Dr. Abraham

Course Description:

Introduction to the genetic basis of pharmacology and

past, current and future gene therapy. Pharmacologic

approaches to genetic manipulation in humans include

somatic gene therapy, germline gene therapy,

enhancement of gene engineering, and eugenic

genetic engineering. The following topics will be

covered: (1) non‐viral gene transfer approaches: high‐

voltage electric fields, receptor‐mediated gene

transfer, microinjection of DNA, and the limitations of

non‐viral gene transfer; (2) viral gene transfer for

human therapy; (3) functional genomics in genetic

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pharmacology and the application of ribozyme

technology in the control of deleterious gene

repression in the cardiovascular system; and (4)

important examples of the use of gene therapy in

cystic fibrosis, angiogenesis and diabetes,

hypertension, ischemia, breast cancer, and leukemia.

Lectures: 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded. PHRM 1010 or

1020 is a pre‐ or co‐requisite.

PHRM 2710 Immunopharmacology (Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Ferreri

Course Description

Immunopharmacology is an area of research that

continues to evolve as our understanding of human

disease reveals roles for the immune system in, not

only classical inflammatory diseases such as

rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, allergies, and

autoimmune diseases but also, hypertension,

atherosclerosis, ischemic‐reperfusion injury, and

neurodegenerative disorders. Topics related to

pharmacology as well as pharmacy and

pharmaceutical sciences will provide the background

for understanding the rationale for the development

of novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of

human disease. This course will provide state‐of‐the‐

art information regarding the mechanisms that

underlie the cellular and molecular basis of these

interactions and will emphasize how uncovering

mechanisms of the immune response may reveal

potential targets for the treatment of diseases by

novel antibody‐, gene‐based, or traditional

pharmacological approaches. Lectures will include an

overview of the cell types and key mediators involved

in the innate and adaptive immune responses, the use

of antibody preparations and small molecules to

target chronic inflammation, cancer, influenza, and

autoimmunity in selected diseases, and how diseases

that are not traditionally thought of as inflammatory

disorders exhibit features that include activation and

infiltration of immune effector cells.

Prerequisites: Permission from the student’s graduate

advisor and/or course director

Lectures: 2 hrs/wk. Letter‐graded.

PHRM 3010 Career Pathways in Pharmacology (Fall)

Credits: 2

Dr. Carroll and Dr. Stier

Course Description:

The objectives of this course are to highlight the

various career pathways involved in bringing a drug to

market. The course will feature invited speakers from

industry biotech, mid and big Pharma, legal and

finance companies who will discuss their roles in

pharmaceutical development. The topics include drug

discovery, pre‐clinical and clinical research, regulatory

affairs, epidemiology, medical communications,

intellectual property and patent law, submissions for

FDA approval or government funding, finances and

liaisons and acquisitions. The course will provide

students with an understanding of all phases of drug

development from bench research and beyond, as

well as provide networking opportunities with

industry experts. Lectures and conferences: 2

hours/week. Letter‐graded. Required for students in

all Biomedical Science & Management tracks as a pre‐

requisite to BMSM 8400.

PHRM 7010 Directed Readings in Pharmacology (Fall

and Spring) Credits: 1‐2

Dr. Stier

Course Description:

This course is intended for advanced‐level

pharmacology Master’s students who wish to explore,

in depth, a particular area of pharmacology. Under the

guidance of a faculty member, students read the

scientific literature in a field. Topics include:

biochemical pharmacology, cardiovascular

pharmacology, endocrine pharmacology,

immunological pharmacology, molecular

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pharmacology, neural pharmacology, renal

pharmacology, toxicology and more customized

topics. Grades are based on examinations and written

and oral reports. Independent study. Conferences: 1‐2

hours/week. Letter‐graded. This course may be taken

multiple times with a different topic each time.

PHRM 8010 Journal Club (Fall and Spring) Credit: 1

Dr. Stier

Course Description:

Students attend and participate in seminars given by

graduate students, research staff or faculty. Each

semester the student will present a seminar to the

entire department. Seminar: 1 hour/week. Pass/Fail.

PHRM 8300 Laboratory Demonstrations (Spring)

Credit: 1

Dr. Powers

Course Description:

Pharmacology graduate students will be responsible

for demonstrating experiments in the medical

pharmacology course as assigned by a teaching staff

member. Internship: hours to be arranged. Pass/Fail.

PHRM 9110 Research Rotation in Pharmacology (Fall


Dr. Nasjletti

Course Description:

This course is intended to acquaint new graduate

students in pharmacology with the research being

carried out by departmental faculty. Students will

rotate through the laboratories on an arranged

schedule, observing and participating in research

activities. Research. Hours to be arranged. Graded on

a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Open to Ph.D.

students only, who may take this course multiple

times.

PHRM 9200 Research Techniques in Pharmacology


Dr. Nasjletti

Course Description:






PHRM 9700 Master’s Independent Study (Fall and

Spring) Credit: 4

Dr. Stier

Course Description:


in the Pharmacology program may use this course to

receive credit for reading and analyzing the scientific

literature they will use in writing their mandatory

Master’s Literature Review (PHRM 9750). Students

enrolled in PHARM 9700 must provide their faculty

advisor with frequent and regular updates on their

progress, and with progressive drafts of the literature

review itself according to a pre‐arranged schedule.

Independent study. Graded on a

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. May be taken only

once. Open to Master’s students only.

PHRM 9750 Master’s Literature Review (Fall and

Spring) Credit: 0

Dr. Stier

Course Description:






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PHRM 9800 Master’s Thesis Research (Fall and


Dr. Stier

Course Description:

Candidate for the Master of Science degree in

Pharmacology may elect to conduct a laboratory


member (Plan B). Submission of an acceptable report

summarizing the results is required (PHRM 9850).

Thesis research. Hours to be arranged. Pass/Fail. May

be taken multiple times for 1‐5 credits per term, but

only five credits may be applied towards degree

requirements. Open to master’s students only.

PHRM 9850 Master’s Thesis (Fall and Spring) Credits: 0

Dr. Stier

Course Description:






PHRM 9900 Doctoral Dissertation Research (Fall and

Spring) Credit: 1

Dr. Nasjletti

Course Description:


Ph.D. degree in pharmacology. Thesis research. Hours

to be arranged. Graded on a Satisfactory /



PhysiologyProgram Director: Carl I. Thompson, Ph.D.

Graduate training in physiology aims at providing

students with an understanding of the structure and

function of the cells and organ systems of the body

and the means by which these functions are

regulated. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of a

sound basic training in general physiology through

individually planned programs of course work,

tutorials, seminars and supervised research. In‐depth

training leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy

or Master of Science is available in the following

specialized areas: cellular neurophysiology, regulation

of sleep and wakefulness, neural, endocrine and local

control of the circulation and microcirculation, cardiac

dynamics, cardiac metabolism, cardiac hypertrophy

and failure, endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, renal

physiology, oxygen metabolism, and the physiology of

biological membranes.

Graduates with a degree in physiology can pursue

careers in research, teaching or management in

academia, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology

industries, private research institutions, government

science or regulatory agencies, or medicine and health

care.


A minimum of 30 credits, including the courses

specified below, and either a Master’s Literature

Review (PHYM 9750) or a Master’s Thesis (PHYM

9850) are required. Students must achieve an overall

“B” average in all physiology courses (GPA ≥ 3.00).

Elective credits are normally earned only through

advanced physiology courses, but upper level courses

offered by other departments may qualify for elective

credit with the approval of the physiology program

director. Only didactic (letter‐graded) courses may be

used to fulfill elective credit requirements.




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program, a research rotation (PHYM 9800 or BMSM




Plan A: PHYM 1010, 1020 Mammalian Physiology I & II ‐ 8 credits BCHM 1010, 1020 General Biochemistry I & II or PHRM 1010, 1020 Pharmacology I & II – 8 credits CBAM 1320* Lectures in Histology or CBAM 1360 Cell Biology or BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression ‐ 3–5* credits Electives ‐ 8–10 credits PHYM 9700 Master's Independent Study† ‐ 1 credit PHYM 9750 Master’s Literature Review ‐ 0 credits Total: 30 credits

Plan B: PHYM 1010, 1020 Mammalian Physiology I & II ‐ 8 credits BCHM 1010, 1020 General Biochemistry I & II or PHRM 1010, 1020 Pharmacology I & II – 8 credits CBAM 1320* Histology or CBAM 1360 Cell Biology or BCHM 1250 Biochemistry of Gene Expression ‐ 3–5 credits PHYM 9800 Master's Thesis Research ‐ up to 5 credits Electives ‐ 4‐11 credits PHYM 9850 Master's Thesis ‐ 0 credits Total: 30 credits

* If Histology (CBAM 1320) is taken, then Histology

Laboratory (CBAM 1330) may be counted towards

fulfillment of degree requirements.

† PHYM 9700 is a 4‐credit course, but only 1 credit


requirement.

Plan C: Scientific curriculum BCHM 1010, 1020 General Biochem. I & II – 8 credits PHYM 1010, 1020 Mammalian Physiology I & II – 8 credits BMSM 1100 OR BMSM 1200 Statistics – 2 or 3 credits PHRM 1000 Fundamentals of Pharmacology – 3 credits

Elec ves † – 3‐4 credits Scientific curriculum, minimum 24 credits † Elective credits must be PHYM or PHRM course numbers 2000‐7999 or other upper level didactic courses with the approval of the program director. Professional skills curriculum REQUIRED: PHRM 3010 Career Pathways in Pharmacology – 2 credits ELECTIVES: BMSM 2020 Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits HPMM 6039 Human Resource Management – 3 credits HPMM 6048 Organizational Theory – 3 credits HPMM 5003 Law and Health – 3 credits HPMM 6064 Strategic Management – 3 credits HPMM 5002 Health Economics – 3 credits ETHM 6011 Pharmaceutical Ethics – 3 credits Professional skills curriculum, minimum 8 credits Internship and Capstone EITHER BMSM 8400 Internship in Biomed Sector – 3 credits AND BMSM 9760 Master’s Capstone Project – 0 credits OR PHYM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits OR PHYM 9800 Master’s Research – 3 credits AND PHYM 9850 Master’s Thesis – 0 credits OR PHYM 9750 Master’s Literature Review – 0 credits Internship & Capstone, minimum 3 credits Total: 36 credits minimum

DoctorofPhilosophy‐SpecificProgramRequirements(HegisCode0410) Students must achieve an overall “B” average in

physiology courses (core and elective) (GPA ≥ 3.00).

Elective credits are normally earned only through

advanced physiology courses (catalog #s 2000‐7999),

but upper level courses offered by other departments

may qualify for elective credit with the approval of the

physiology program director. Only didactic (letter‐

graded) courses may be used to fulfill elective credit

requirements. PHYM 8300 (Practical Laboratory) must

be taken each Spring and PHYM 8010 (Journal Club)

and PHYM 8020 (Seminar / Research Rounds) each

semester in residence. Research rotations (BMSM

9110 or PHYM 9110) are required in each track, as

specified below. Following selection of a dissertation

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sponsor, students register for PHYM 9200 (Research

Techniques) each semester until achieving candidacy,

and PHYM 9900 (Doctoral Dissertation Research) each

semester thereafter until the dissertation research is

completed.

Entry through the Integrated Ph.D. Program or with Advanced Standing BCHM 1010* General Biochemistry I – 4 credits CBAM 1360* Cell Biology ‐ 3 credits BMSM 2020* Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits BMSM 3510*, 3520* Life in Biomedical Research I & II ‐ 4 credits BMSM 1200* Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences ‐ 2 credits PHYM 1010, 1020 Mammalian Physiology I & II ‐ 8 credits BCHM 1020 General Biochemistry II – 4 credits OR PHRM 1010 Pharmacology I – 4 credits Electives (upper level, didactic credits only) ‐ 6 credits Total: 37 credits

Students undertake three different research rotations

(BMSM 9110) during the integrated first year.


core curriculum.


at least two research rotations (PHYM 9110) in






M.D./Ph.D. Students Electives (upper level, didactic credits only) ‐ 8 credits BMSM 1200 Statistics for Basic Medical Sciences – 2 credits BMSM 2020 Responsible Conduct of Research – 2 credits BMSM 3510 Life in Biomedical Research II ‐ 2 credits Total: 14 credits

During their first year in residence, students undertake

at least two research rotations (PHYM 9110) in






Ph.D. Qualifying Examination

Students must take the Qualifying Examination at the

end of the second year of study. Students entering

with advanced standing and M.D./Ph.D. students may

take the exam after one year in residence if they are

sufficiently prepared.

Pre‐proposal Examination

In order to test the candidate’s in‐depth knowledge of

their field of interest and their capacity for critical

analysis, the student prepares a written scholarly

review of a topic assigned by an ad hoc faculty

examining committee. The student also presents a

seminar on this topic to the department and is

examined by the committee. This examination is taken

prior to the dissertation proposal within the first year

of candidacy.

Candidacy


after successful completion of the qualifying exam, the

accumulation of at least 37 didactic credits including

successful completion of all the required courses, and

the recommendation of the program faculty.

M.D./Ph.D. students are eligible for candidacy under

the same conditions except that the credit

requirement consists only of the required graduate

courses.


The dissertation committee must comprise at least 5

members, as specified by Graduate School regulations.

One member may be from another institution. The

research sponsor serves as chair of the committee.

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CourseDescriptionsPHYM 1010, 1020 Mammalian Physiology I & II

(PHYM 1010, Part I, Fall, Credits: 4; PHTM 1020, Part

II, Spring, Credits: 4)

Dr. Thompson

Course Description:

This course provides the student with an introduction

to each of the major physiological organ systems

(cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, neural

and gastrointestinal) as well as basic concepts of

cellular physiology. The course covers two semesters.

PHYM–1010 or permission of the course director is a

prerequisite for PHYS–1020. Lectures: 4hours/week.

Letter‐graded.

PHYM 1011 Fundamentals of Cell Physiology (Fall)

Credits: 1

Dr. Thompson

Course Description:

This course is a carve‐out of the first 15 hours of PHYM

1010. It covers basic concepts of cell physiology, such

as the properties of excitable membranes, muscular

contraction, and trans‐membrane transport.

Permission of Instructor required. Lectures: 4

hours/week for limited period. Letter‐graded.

PHYM 1013 Physiology of Organ Systems (Fall)

Credits: 3

Dr. Thompson

Course Description:

PHYM 1013 is PHYM 1010 excluding the “carve‐out”

represented in PHYM 1011. This course (1013) covers

the basic physiology of the mammalian cardiovascular,

respiratory and renal systems. PHYM 1011 plus PHYM

1013 is the equivalent of PHYM 1010. PHYM 1011 is a

pre‐requisite for PHYM 1013. Lectures: 4 hours/week.

Letter‐graded.

PHYM 1409, 1410 Medical Physiology 1A & 1B – 8

credits (PHYM 1409, Part 1A, Fall; PHYM 1410, Part

1B, Spring)

Dr. Thompson

Course Description:

Instruction is directed toward an understanding of the

means by which the various organ systems of the

human body operate and how these functions are

integrated. Laboratory and group conferences are

designed to illustrate and expand the lecture material.

Lecture and Laboratory. Letter‐graded. Open only to


Master’s program. Students cannot receive graduate

credit for both PHYM 1409, 1410 and the PHYM 1010,

1020 sequence.

PHYM 2010 Cardiovascular Physiology (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Messina

Course Description:

This course covers selected topics in cardiovascular

physiology at a greater depth than in PHYM–1010. The

historical and experimental development of ideas and

the identification of current areas of controversy will

be stressed. In addition to lectures by the instructors,

student presentations and group discussions of

selected original research reports will be included.

Lectures: 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded. Prerequisite:

PHYM 1010.

PHYM 2020 The Heart (Fall and Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Belloni and Dr. Hintze

Course Description:

This course provides an in‐depth look at cardiac

performance, and the cellular, ultrastructural and

molecular bases of normal cardiac function and

myocardial blood flow. The format will include both

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lectures and group discussions. Lectures: 2

hours/week. Letter‐graded. Prerequisite: PHYM–1010.

PHYM 2040 Cardiovascular Development (Spring, alt

years) Credits: 2

Dr. C. Eisenberg and Dr. L. Eisenberg

Course Description:

This course provides an up‐to‐date, multidisciplinary

view of the development of the cardiovascular system.

Topics discussed in this course include: (1) the

morphological and molecular events underlying

formation of the heart and its remodeling into a four‐

chambered structure; (2) the development of

specialized tissues, such as the conduction system and

cardiac valves; (3) blood vessel formation and

development of the great arteries and coronary

vessels; and (4) cardiac stem cells and regeneration of

cardiac tissue in the adult. Lectures: 2 hours/week.

Letter‐graded.

PHYM 2110 The Peripheral Circulation (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Thompson

Course Description:

Various regional circulations will be examined in

detail. The vascular beds to be studied include those

of the heart, brain, skeletal muscle, gastrointestinal

tract, skin, and kidney. Physiology and

pathophysiology will be examined. The format will

include lectures, student presentations of assigned

readings and group discussions. Lectures: 2

hours/week. Letter‐graded. Prerequisite: PHYM 1010.

PHYM 2120 Vascular Physiology (Fall and Spring)

Credits: 2

Dr. Wolin

Course Description:

The course concentrates on neuronal, humoral and

local mechanisms of regulation of organ blood flow. It

also focuses on physiological and pharmacological

mechanisms of regulation of vascular smooth muscle

contractility. Lectures: 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

Prerequisite: PHYM 1010.

PHYM 2130 Vascular Smooth Muscle and Control of

the Microcirculation (Fall and Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Sun and Dr. Messina

Course Description:

This course explores the diversity of vascular smooth

muscle excitation‐contraction coupling mechanisms.

Additional topics include the influence of the

endothelium on vascular tone and reactivity on local

blood flow regulation. Lectures: 2 hours/week. Letter‐

graded. Prerequisite: PHYM 1010.

PHYM 2310 Cellular Physiology (Spring, alt years)

Credits: 2

Dr. Wolin

Course Description:

Discussion of cellular functions including regulatory

mechanisms involving receptors and second

messengers, coordination of cellular metabolism to

meet physiological challenges, functional properties of

membranes and the structure‐function relationship of

such specialized cells as muscle, vascular and

phagocytic cells. Lectures: 2 hours/week. Letter‐

graded. Prerequisite: PHYM 1010, 1020.

PHYM 2410 Renal Physiology and Membrane

Transport (Fall and Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Levine and Dr. Thompson

Course Description:

The general control of the volume and composition of

body fluids attributed to kidney functions will be

addressed. Specific topics include: control of

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glomerular filtration; nephron function; transport of

fluid, electrolytes and organic molecules; endocrine

regulation of the kidney. Thermodynamic, kinetic,

electrophysiological and metabolic aspects of

membrane transport will be discussed. Lectures: 2

hours/week. Letter‐graded. Prerequisite: PHYM 1010,

1020.

PHYM 2510 Reproduction (Fall and Spring) Credits: 2


Course Description:

This course will include a detailed review of the

endocrine and neuroendocrine interactions that

regulate puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy,

fertility, male and female physiological function and

behavior. Effects of certain environmental and

occupational hazards on fertility and reproductive

behavior will be discussed. Lectures: 2 hours/week.

Letter‐graded. Prerequisite: PHYM 1010, 1020.

PHYM 2520 Endocrine and Neuroendocrine

Physiology (Fall and Spring) Credits: 2


Course Description:

The course will cover the basic interactions that occur

between several endocrine and neuroendocrine

systems. Feedback control of endocrine secretions, of

hormone metabolism, and of metabolic and

physiologic responses to various hormones will be

discussed. The course will present an integrated

approach to endocrinological functions, with an

emphasis on how hormones act in concert. Some of

the topics to be discussed are endocrine regulation of

carbohydrate metabolism, growth, reproduction, lipid

metabolism, salt and water intake. Lectures: 2


1020.

PHYM 2730 Cellular Neurophysiology (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Ross

Course Description:

Fundamental mechanisms of action potential

propagation, synaptic transmission, and receptor

potential generation will be examined. The course

involves reading original research reports, but will

emphasize an understanding of fundamental

principles rather than an accumulation of research

data from the experimental literature. Lectures: 2


1020 or BMSM 1410.

PHYM 2910 Physiology of Exercise and Special

Environments (Fall and Spring) Credits: 2

Dr. Edwards

Course Description:

This course will examine the integrated physiological

response to exercise and the adaptation to special

environments. Specific topics to be covered include

the cardiovascular, respiratory and biochemical

responses to exercise, marathon running and athletic

training, as well the physiological adaptations to high

altitude and zero gravity environments. Lectures: 2


1020.

PHYM 2920 Use of Radioisotopes in Biology and

Medicine (Summer in alt years) Credits: 2

Mr. Mozzor

Course Description:

The first half of the course describes the physics,

biological effects, safe handling and hazards of

radioactive isotopes. The second half consists of

lectures by faculty from several departments

describing the use of radioactive isotopes in research.

Lectures: 2 hours/week. Letter‐graded. Students may

not receive credit for both PHYM 2920 and PATM

2920. Prerequisite: PHYM 1010, 1020 or permission of

instructor.

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PHYM 7010 Directed Readings in Physiology (Fall and


Dr. Thompson

Course Description:

Students undertake a course of independent study

under the guidance of one or more faculty advisors.

Readings from textbooks, handbooks, monographs

and the scientific periodical literature are assigned in a

specific area of physiology that is relevant to the

student’s interests. The student’s progress is

monitored and evaluated through a series of oral or

written examinations, oral presentations by the

students to the faculty advisors(s), and one or more

written essays or term papers based upon the

assigned reading. A letter grade is assigned based

upon the student’s performance in these exercises.

This course may be taken more than once with

concentration upon different topics in physiology.

Available topics include cardiovascular, cardiac,

vascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, muscle, renal,

cellular, endocrine, comparative physiology,

neurophysiology, physiology of special senses or

special environments, fluid and electrolyte physiology,

or customized topics. Independent study.

Conferences: 1‐2 hours/week. Letter‐graded.

Prerequisite: PHYM 1010, 1020 or the equivalent, and

permission of the instructor.

PHYM 8010 Journal Club (Fall and Spring) Credit: 1

Dr. Edwards

Course Description:

Students attend and participate in presentation of

reports on articles in current journals. Each student

makes at least two presentations. Seminar: 1

hour/week. Pass/Fail. May be taken multiple times.

PHYM 8020 Seminar/Research Rounds (Fall and

Spring) Credit: 1

Dr. Thompson

Course Description:

Ongoing research projects are presented by graduate

students, faculty and visiting researchers. Seminar: 1

hour/week. Pass/Fail. Open to Ph.D. students only.

May be taken multiple times.

PHYM 8300 Teaching Practicum (Fall, Spring) Credit: 1

Dr. Messina

Course Description:

Students take part in lecture preparation and delivery,

and/or the preparation, performance and explanation

of laboratory experiments and demonstrations in

courses with physiology content. Internship. Students

will be supervised, observed, and evaluated by faculty.

Hours to be arranged. Pass/Fail. Open to Ph.D.

students only. May be taken multiple times.

PHYM 9110 Research Rotation in Physiology (Fall,

Spring, Summer) Credits: 1

Dr. Thompson

Course Description:

Students rotate through various laboratories in the

department acquiring the practical skills necessary to

conduct research. Research: hours to be arranged.

Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Open to

Ph.D. students only. May be taken multiple times.

PHYM 9200 Research Techniques in Physiology (Fall


Dr. Thompson

Course Description:


choosing a dissertation sponsor but before achieving

candidacy. Research. Graded on a



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PHYM 9700 Master’s Independent Study (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 1

Dr. Thompson

Course Description:


physiology (Plan A) may use this course to receive

credit for reading and analyzing the scientific

literature they will use in writing their mandatory

Master’s Literature Review (PHYM 9750). Students

enrolled in PHYM 9700 should provide their faculty

advisor with frequent and regular updates on their

progress. Independent study. Graded on a

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Open to Master’s

students only.

PHYM 9750 Master’s Literature Review (Fall and

Spring) Credit: 0

Dr. Thompson

Course Description:






PHYM 9800 Master's Thesis Research (Fall, Spring,

Summer) Credits: 1‐5

Dr. Thompson and Staff

Course Description:

Candidates for Master's degree fulfill this Plan B

requirement by proposing a research project to be

carried out under the guidance of a faculty advisor.

Thesis research. Hours to be arranged. Pass/Fail. May

be taken multiple times, for 1‐5 credits per term, but

only 5 credits may be counted towards program

requirements (Plan B only). Open to Master’s students

only.

PHYM 9850 Master’s Thesis (Fall and Spring) Credit: 0

Dr. Thompson

Course Description:






PHYM 9900 Doctoral Dissertation Research (Fall and

Spring) Credits: 1

Dr. Thompson

Course Description:

Dissertation research conducted by students who

have qualified as candidates for the Ph.D. degree.

Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Thesis

research. Hours to be arranged. Open to Ph.D.

students only. May be taken multiple times.

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Admissions Policies, Procedures & Requirements

GeneralAdmissionPolicyThe Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences seeks

to admit students who are well prepared for its

educational programs and who, upon graduation, hold

the best promise of becoming outstanding teachers,

researchers, and practitioners of science.

The number of positions in Graduate School programs,

particularly our Ph.D. program, is limited. The

Admissions Committee considers many factors in

reaching its decision on each applicant. Objective

criteria, such as academic record and standardized

test scores, are important. Equally important,

however, are more subjective assessments of factors

such as the candidate’s intellectual curiosity, maturity,

integrity and motivation.

In order to be considered seriously for admission to

any of the degree programs of the Graduate School,

candidates must demonstrate above‐average

academic achievement at the undergraduate level and

in any previous work undertaken at the graduate level.

Strong performance in mathematics and science

courses is particularly important. Scores on

standardized tests, such as the GRE general test,

MCAT, DAT or OAT, must support the candidate’s

strength in basic quantitative and verbal skills. For

international applicants educated in non‐English

speaking institutions, an adequate TOEFL score is

needed to demonstrate the applicant’s ability to

communicate in English.

Since it is a major goal of our degree programs, in

particular the Ph.D. program, to produce graduates

who are capable of pursuing careers involving active

scientific investigation, candidates for these programs

must also possess certain other abilities and skills of

several varieties. These include abilities and skills

related to observation, communication, and fine

motor skills. The potential for high‐level conceptual,

integrative and quantitative thinking must be present.

Candidates must possess behavioral and social

abilities and skills commensurate with the interactive

nature of modern science. While technical

compensation can be made for some disabilities in

certain of these aforementioned areas, the Graduate

School must be fully satisfied that a candidate can

perform in a reasonably independent manner, and be

able to complete all aspects – intellectual and physical

– of the entire curriculum of required courses,

electives, and training activities. The use of a trained

intermediary is not acceptable since this would

subordinate the candidate’s judgment to the influence

of someone else’s powers of observation and

selection.

The Graduate School actively recruits applicants of

both sexes and members of minority groups that are

under‐represented in the biological sciences. No

person shall be denied admission to any educational

program or activity on the basis of any legally

prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to,

such factors as race, color, religion, national or ethnic

origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

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All policies regarding admissions, employment, and

education programs and activities are established and

administered in conformity with the Education

Practices Act of New York State, as well as state and

federal civil rights laws, specifically including Title IX of

the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and its

associated regulations, prohibiting practices or policies

in admissions, education programs, or employment

that are in any way discriminatory on the basis of sex.

All applicants should be aware that official acceptance

into any of the degree programs of the Graduate

School of Basic Medical Sciences is conferred only by a

letter of acceptance from the Dean of the Graduate

School. Informal and non‐binding indications of an

applicant’s acceptability for a program may be

conveyed by a program director, but the Dean’s letter

is the official notice of admission.

RecordsRetentionAll application materials become the property of the

Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences and cannot

be returned either as an original or as a photocopy.

Under the 1974 Family Educational Rights and Privacy

Act (FERPA), access to this material is limited.

Application materials for those who are not admitted,

and those who do not submit complete applications,

are held for only one year and then destroyed.

RequirementsforAdmissionThe Admissions Office of the Graduate School of Basic

Medical Sciences is separate from the admissions

offices of other schools within New York Medical

College. Therefore, documents previously submitted

in support of admission to one of the other schools

within the College cannot be used to support an

application of admission to the Graduate School.

1. Applicants must have obtained a baccalaureate or

higher degree, prior to the start of the term for

which the student is admitted, from an accredited

U.S. college or university or from a recognized

foreign institution.

An “accredited” U.S. institution is any post‐secondary

institution that is accredited by the appropriate

regional accrediting agency – ex., the New England

Association of Schools and Colleges, Middle States

Association of Colleges and Schools, North Central

Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest

Association of Schools and of Colleges and

Universities, Southern Association of Colleges and

Schools, or the Western Association of Schools and

Colleges. A “recognized foreign institution” is an

institution outside of the U.S. that is recognized by

that country’s Ministry of Education or similar

authority as a post‐secondary, academic‐degree‐

granting institution.

The Graduate School reserves the right to evaluate

whether any specific degree earned by the applicant is

academically “equivalent” to, or higher than, a

baccalaureate degree. Applicants with degrees from

foreign institutions are encouraged to have their

record formally evaluated by a recognized

independent agency, such as the World Education

Service, and to submit that evaluation to the Graduate

School. We reserve the right to require such an

outside evaluation in individual cases, at the

applicant’s expense.

An exception to the requirement of a previously

completed baccalaureate degree may be made for

students undertaking the beginning of graduate study

under a formal or ad hoc articulation agreement with

the applicant’s undergraduate institution. In general,

no graduate degree will be granted, and the Graduate

School’s offer of admission will be revoked, if the

student fails to complete the undergraduate degree

within the time allowed by the articulation agreement.

2. Students must submit official transcripts from all

post‐secondary schools attended.

Transcripts must be sent directly to the Graduate

School from the issuing college or university in sealed

envelopes, must bear the official seal or stamp of the

university, and must indicate the date and name of

any degree(s) awarded. Official, but non‐final,

transcripts are acceptable during the application

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process, if the applicant is still enrolled in the

undergraduate or graduate institution. A final

transcript showing the degree awarded must,

however, be submitted to the Graduate School before

the student’s initial enrollment. Failure to submit such

a final transcript may prevent the student’s

enrollment. If the student is allowed to enroll on a

conditional basis pending the receipt of the required

document(s), he/she would not be eligible for financial

aid, student housing, or other services provided only

to fully matriculated students.

Transcripts must be submitted from all post‐

secondary schools attended, even if the applicant was

not a matriculated student or even if only a single

course was taken.

Each transcript should be accompanied by an

explanation of the credit hour and grading system.

This is particularly true for foreign institutions or if a

grading system other than the traditional American 4‐

point system (4.0) is used. Applicants should ask their

Registrars to provide such an explanation if it is not

already included on the official transcript. All

submitted transcripts, diplomas and certificates of

completion must be in English or must be

accompanied by a complete, verified translation into

English.

In the event that official transcripts cannot be

provided by the applicant’s previously attended

institutions – such as because of political prohibitions

or the destruction of the institution’s records – the

applicant should submit an official letter from an

official of the institution or the country’s Ministry of

Education that explains the situation. In these extreme

cases, the Graduate School may allow the submission

of authenticated copies of the required documents.

Any and all such exceptions must be authorized by the

Graduate School Admissions Office, which retains final

authority in this matter.

3. Students must submit valid standardized test

scores in order to be considered for admission into

a degree program in the Graduate School.

Applicants for the Ph.D. program may submit scores

for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General

Test; they are not required. GRE Subject Test scores

are not required. The College's institutional code

number (CEEB code) is 2553; the name is NYMC Grad

Sch of Basic Med Sci. Submission of these scores for

the Ph.D. program is optional.

Applicants for any of the Master’s programs must

submit scores for either the GRE General Test, the

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), the Dental

Admission Test (DAT), or the Optometry Admission

Test (OAT). If available, all scores may be submitted,

but only one test is required. Standardized test scores

may be waived for students enrolling under a formal

articulation agreement with an undergraduate

institution. Applicants to the Accelerated Master’s

program are required to submit Medical College

Admission Test (MCAT) scores.

Students seeking admission as non‐matriculants are

not required to submit standardized test scores. These

test scores will be required, however, if the student

subsequently seeks matriculation into a degree

program.

All test scores must be reported by the testing agency

directly to the Graduate School. We accept GRE scores

taken within the last 5 years, MCAT scores within the

last 2‐3 years, DAT scores within the last 3 years, and

OAT scores within the last 2 years. If such scores

cannot be reported because the testing agency’s time

limit has expired, the applicant will need to re‐take the

required test. The MCAT verification code and AAMC

ID must be supplied to the Graduate School office by

the applicant so that the MCAT scores may be verified

and printed by the school.

In the event that an applicant cannot take the

required test without undue hardship because it is

geographically or politically unavailable, the applicant

may request, in writing, that the requirement be

deferred until his or her arrival at NYMC. If the

Graduate School grants the request, the applicant may

be offered conditional admission. Failure to complete

the missing test and obtain acceptable scores before

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the end of the first semester of study will result in the

revocation of the offer of admission. Foreign

applicants should note, however, that it is in general

very difficult to obtain an entry visa based on a

conditional admission. Therefore, every reasonable

effort should be made to take the required tests in a

timely fashion.

There is no pre‐set minimum standard for these test

scores that would determine an applicant’s eligibility

for admission (with the exception of the Accelerated

Master’s track). However, GRE/MCAT/DAT test scores

below the U.S. national mean, or TOEFL scores that

suggest significant difficulty in understanding or

communicating in English will reduce an applicant’s

chances for admission.

The minimum criteria for acceptance into the

Accelerated Master’s track is an overall undergraduate

GPA of 3.1, including a 3.1 GPA in science and math

courses, and a total MCAT score of 28 with no

individual section score less than 8 (prior to January

2015) or a minimum total score of ≈70% (after January

2015). These are minimum criteria for consideration

but do not, by themselves, guarantee acceptance into

the Accelerated Masters track in Basic Medical

Sciences.

4. Each application must be supported by two letters

of recommendation from professors or other

professionals with knowledge of the applicant

(three for Ph.D. applicants).

The letters should address the applicant’s fitness and

readiness for graduate study. This may involve the

applicant’s academic abilities, creativity, intellectual

curiosity, stability, integrity, and motivation, as well as

other factors. The writer of each letter of

recommendation should comment on as many of

these factors as he or she may have knowledge of.

The letters must be signed, dated, and written (in

English) on the letterhead of the writer’s institution.

These letters must be sent directly by the writers to

the Graduate School Admissions Office either in sealed

envelopes via postal mail, OR through our online

recommendation system, OR through Interfolio. The

official recommendation form should be completed by

each recommender, either in written format or

electronically. It includes a place for the applicant to

waive his or her right to see the recommendation.

5. The applicant must submit a complete application,

including personal statements that explain the

applicant’s motivation and purpose in undertaking

graduate study.

The applicant must complete all sections of the

application. The application must be ‘signed’

electronically. We expect that the applicant will reply

truthfully to all information requested on the

application. Any false statements or withholding of

information that is requested may result in the College

revoking any offer of admission or in the student’s

subsequent dismissal from the Graduate School.

Depending on the program of choice, a personal

statement(s) must be uploaded explaining the

applicant’s motivation and purpose in undertaking

graduate study.

The application should be submitted electronically

with the appropriate non‐refundable application fee

($75.00 for U.S. applicants, $100.00 for international

applicants), which is paid by credit card.

An application is considered “complete” when the

Admissions Office has received the application,

personal statement(s), application fee, transcripts,

standardized test scores, and letters of

recommendation. It is the applicant’s responsibility to

ensure that transcripts, test scores, and letters of

recommendation are submitted to the Graduate

School by the appropriate institutions or individuals in

a timely manner.

6. International Applicants

International applicants must provide additional

documents that include the items mentioned below.

Applicants whose native language is not English must

submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign

Language (TOEFL). The College's institutional code

number (CEEB code) is 2553; the name is NYMC Grad

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Sch Basic Med Sci. A foreign applicant who has earned

an undergraduate or previous graduate degree from

an institution in which English is the official language

of instruction may request, in writing, that the TOEFL

requirement be waived. Documentation to support

the claim that English was the language of instruction

is also required if the institution is in a country where

a language other than English is the official or most

common language. The Graduate School reserves the

right to grant or deny the request.

If test scores are older than two years, the applicant

may be required to take the test again.

All foreign transcripts must be translated into English.

If the postsecondary institution does not use a

standard grading system (A‐F) or uses a non‐standard

credit system that does not conform to customary

American practice, the transcript should be converted

to American equivalents using one of the following or

a comparable certified service:

World Education Services

(212) 966‐6311

Email: [email protected]

Educational Credential Evaluators

(414) 289‐3400


Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.

(305) 273‐1616


This is the applicant's responsibility. We cannot

guarantee that your application will be reviewed if we

do not receive these materials by the deadline date.

TOEFL scores and transcripts should be submitted as

soon as possible to expedite the admissions process.

AdmissionsProcessApplicants are required to use the ApplyYourself

Application Network to apply to any of our programs.

The online application can be accessed and completed

using the following URL:

https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=nymc‐gmed.

Accelerated Master’s Program and Traditional Two‐

year BMS Program applicants may also use

PostBacCAS:

https://postbaccas.liaisoncas.com/applicant‐

ux/#/login.

All supporting documents should be sent to:

Office of Admissions

Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences

New York Medical College

Basic Sciences Building, Room A41

Valhalla, NY 10595

If you send your documents via an overnight service

such as FedEx or UPS, include the street address “40

Sunshine Cottage Road” in the delivery address.

Applicants may apply to only one program at a time.

Once an applicant has been denied admission, or has

been placed on a waiting list, the applicant may

declare interest in another program, in writing. No

additional application fee will be charged within a

single academic year. Only one such change will be

allowed per application.

The following documents are required parts of an

application to any program in the Graduate School.

A completed Application for Admission,

including personal statement(s) and full

payment of the non‐refundable application

fee of $75 for U.S. applicants or $100 for

international applicants.

Official (original) transcripts from all post‐

secondary schools attended by the

applicant, indicating the dates that any

degrees were awarded.

Two letters of recommendation (or three

letters for Ph.D. applicants) from former

professors or other professionals who know

the applicant well.

Standardized Test Scores

o Master’s program applicants: Official

test scores for either the GRE General

Test, the Medical College Admission

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Test (MCAT), the Dental Admission

Test (DAT), or the Optometry

Admission Test (OAT).

o Accelerated Master’s program

applicants: Official test scores for the

Medical College Admission test

(MCAT).

o TOEFL scores for applicants whose

native language is not English.

AdmissionCategoriesIn addition to regular admission into one of the

degree‐granting (Master’s or Ph.D.) programs, the

following special categories are available.

Provisional (Conditional) Admission

A candidate whose application is incomplete, because

not all of the required supporting materials have been

received, may be allowed to register as a provisional

student for one semester only, at the discretion of the

dean. If the candidate is ultimately admitted to the

Graduate School, the credits taken are counted

towards the degree requirements. However, the

degree‐seeking candidate who enrolls as a provisional

student accepts the risk that admission may ultimately

be denied if the supporting documents are not

received before the next semester begins, or if the

applicant’s record as revealed in the awaited

supporting materials is deemed unsatisfactory.

Students admitted on a provisional basis are not

eligible for financial aid, student housing, student

medical insurance, or certain other student services.

Admission as a Non‐Matriculant Student

Applicants who do not meet the general requirements

for admission, or who do not wish to enroll in a degree

program, may apply for non‐matriculant (undeclared)

status. You must complete the application online

along with one personal statement. This statement

should explain why the applicant would like to enroll

in classes at New York Medical College. Letters of

recommendation are optional. An official copy of all

transcripts from undergraduate institutions attended,

or an authenticated copy of an undergraduate

diploma, must be submitted along with the application

for admission. At a minimum, applicants for non‐

visiting, non‐matriculated admission must provide

proof that a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent has

been earned. Applicants in this category whose

background suggests they are unprepared for

graduate study or whose previous academic record

indicates that they are likely to experience significant

difficulty in Graduate School courses may be denied

admission.

There are restrictions regarding how many credits may

be attempted by non‐matriculants in any given

semester and cumulatively.

Admission as a Visiting Student

Individuals who are matriculated students at another

university may apply for admission as a visiting

student. This category is intended for students wishing

to undertake a course or a more extended period of

study or research within the Graduate School that will

lead to partial fulfillment of the requirements for their

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degree from their home university. For example, a

student from another university who wishes to

complete a significant portion of his or her doctoral

dissertation research under the guidance of a member

of the NYMC Graduate Faculty would apply for

admission as a visiting student.

The student must complete an online application and

include a statement that explains the purpose of the

desired activity at NYMC. When completing the

Program Selection tab, choose Degree Type = Non‐

Matriculating, then the Department/Program of your

choosing. The required supporting documentation

would include an official academic transcript from the

home university, a letter from the student’s dean at

the home university certifying that the student is in

good standing and that the proposed activity can be

applied towards fulfillment of the student’s degree

requirements, and a letter from the NYMC faculty

sponsor that outlines the proposed activity and

provides an estimate of the duration of the student’s

proposed stay at the College. If needed, the

appropriate paperwork and documentation for

obtaining a student visa (F‐1) or visiting scholar or

student visa (J‐1) must also be submitted.

OffersofAdmissionOffers of admission and any offers of tuition waiver or

fellowship or assistantship support will be conveyed in

a letter from the Dean of the Graduate School. Any

similar offer, whether verbal or in writing, that is made

by a faculty member, program director or an

individual graduate program is unofficial and not

binding.

Applicants who are offered admission into a Master’s

degree program by the Graduate School must accept

the offer (respond via the ApplyYourself Admissions

Response Form link located in your decision email)

within two weeks of receipt in order to secure the seat

offered in the incoming class.

The Graduate School abides by the policy promulgated

and endorsed by the member universities of the

Council of Graduate Schools regarding acceptances of

offers of certain types of financial aid by graduate

students. Ph.D. applicants are given until April 15 to

consider multiple offers they might receive from the

various graduate programs they have applied to. As of

April 15, however, applicants are “bound” by their

acceptance of offers of admission and scholarships,

fellowships, traineeships, or assistantships. Offers of

tuition waivers and stipend support fall into this

category of financial aid. Students accepting such

offers from NYMC after April 15 must declare that

they have not accepted admission to another

graduate school, or they must produce a written

release from any graduate program from which they

have accepted such an offer. Similarly, any student

who has accepted an offer of admission and financial

aid from NYMC must, after April 15, request a release

from that acceptance if they wish to accept an offer of

admission into any other graduate program.

SpecialAdmissionsProceduresNon‐matriculated students who wish to enter a

Master’s or Ph.D. program

Non‐matriculants seeking entry into a degree program

must complete all the requirements for admission

including a new application and two personal

statements. Official transcripts and official test scores

previously submitted to the Graduate School of Basic

Medical Sciences may be used to support the

application for matriculation, if they have been

retained by the Graduate School. New letters of

recommendation are required, however, if letters

were previously supplied to support the non‐

matriculating application. Letters from faculty

members of the program being applied to can be

added to the application, but cannot replace the

requirement for two additional letters from professors

or professionals outside that program.

Non‐matriculants should seek entry into a degree

program before completing 12 academic credits at the

College.

Matriculated Master’s students who wish to enter a

Ph.D. program

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Master’s students seeking entry into a Ph.D. program

must complete all the requirements for admission

including a new application and two personal

statements. Official transcripts and test scores

previously submitted to the Graduate School may be

used in support of the new application, but must be

supplemented by official transcripts for any academic

course work taken since entering the Graduate School,

including the student’s academic record at New York

Medical College. Two letters of recommendation must

be submitted, in addition to any letters submitted by

faculty in the Ph.D. program to which admission is

sought. One recommendation may be from an NYMC

faculty member; the second recommendation must be

from outside New York Medical College.

If the student wishes to concurrently complete and

receive the Master’s degree as well as the Ph.D.

degree, this request must be made in writing at the

time of the application to enter the Ph.D. degree. This

request will be granted only if the student has

substantially completed the requirements for the

Master’s degree. In practical terms, this means that

the student should need only to complete fewer than

six additional credits, including the Master’s Thesis or

Literature Review, which is required for the Master’s

degree. The student must be able to complete the

program within the next semester, and would be

liable for the payment of tuition for the required

credits.

Master’s student seeking transfer to another Master’s

program or a Ph.D. student seeking transfer to another

Ph.D. program

The student must complete a special transfer form

and provide a letter explaining the reason for the

requested transfer. Letters in support of the transfer

must also be provided by the program directors of

both the student’s current program and the program

to which admission is sought.

Ph.D. student wishing to transfer to a Master’s

program

The student must provide a letter requesting the

transfer and explaining the student’s reason for the

transfer. Letters in support of the transfer must also

be provided by the program directors of both the

student’s current Ph.D. program and the Master’s

program to which admission is sought. If the transfer

is within the same department or program, a single

letter from the department’s program director or

jointly signed by the doctoral and Master’s program

directors will suffice.

Visiting/Exchange students

The student must complete an Application for Visiting

or Exchange Students and include a statement that

explains the purpose of the desired activity at NYMC.

The required supporting documentation would include

an official academic transcript from the home

university, a letter from the student’s dean at the

home university certifying that the student is in good

standing and that the proposed activity can be applied

towards fulfillment of the student’s degree

requirements, and a letter from the NYMC faculty

sponsor that outlines the proposed activity and

provides an estimate of the duration of the student’s

proposed stay at the College. If needed, the

appropriate paperwork and documentation for

obtaining a student visa (F‐1) or visiting scholar or

student visa (J‐1) must also be submitted.

TransferofCredits Credits for courses taken at other schools may be

transferred and counted towards the student's degree

requirements in both the M.S. and Ph.D. programs,

subject to the following provisions. Such courses must

be judged to represent valid contributions to the

student's program of study. Only graduate level

courses from accredited universities or academic

institutions may be transferred. A minimum grade of B

for courses in the student's major field, or a minimum

grade of C for courses in a minor concentration is

required. The student must submit a Transfer of

Credits form and must also supply further

documentation about the course proposed for

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transfer, including the course syllabus and the

assigned textbook or reading list. An official transcript

must be sent directly to the GSBMS office from the

institution offering the course(s). The program

director determines the suitability and credit value of

the proposed transfer credits with regard to the

student’s program of study. The dean authorizes the

transfer if it meets the Graduate School’s rules

outlined herein.

Only matriculated students can transfer credits.

Master’s students can transfer a maximum of 6 credits

towards their M.S. degree requirements. Ph.D.

students can transfer a maximum of 12 credits

towards their Ph.D. degree requirements. Transfer of

credits can occur only after the satisfactory

completion of 12 credit hours in residence in the

Graduate School. Transfer credits earned more than

10 years before the date of graduation from NYMC

cannot be used to fulfill GSBMS degree requirements

except as specified in Graduate School rules.

Transferred credits do not carry their grade with them

and, thus, do not contribute to the student’s GPA at

NYMC.

InternationalApplicantsStudents who are not U.S. citizens or permanent

residents should follow the regular admission

procedures, taking special note of the additional

requirements for international applicants. The

application must be completed in English. All letters of

recommendation must be written in English. English

translations of all transcripts and explanations of the

grading system must be provided. TOEFL scores must

be provided unless English is the applicant’s native

language or the applicant completed a post‐secondary

degree at an institution where English is the language

of instruction. Applicants who would require an entry

visa to begin study must also submit a financial

affidavit form and a certified letter or bank statement

showing sufficient assets to support the student’s

initial year of study. Because of the extra time needed

to process visa requests, our application deadlines are

earlier for international applicants. It is unlikely that

students will be able to obtain an initial entry visa in

time for the Fall semester if their application is not

complete by the May 1 deadline.

Student Visas (I‐20)

Student visas are issued by the International Student

and Scholar Advisor. The visa is not issued until after

the applicant has submitted all necessary

documentation and has been admitted into a

program. When the applicant has accepted our offer

of admission and submitted a non‐refundable deposit

of $500 against the first semester's tuition, the

International Student and Scholar Advisor will send

the I‐20.

Before issuing an I‐20, NYMC requires the following

documents from each international Master’s applicant

dated no earlier than February 1:

A written acceptance from you of our offer of

admission (respond via the ApplyYourself

Enrollment Response Form link located in

your decision email).

A completed International Sponsor Affidavit

Form.

A completed International Applicant Financial

Affidavit Form from applicants entering a

Master’s program and from applicants

entering a Ph.D. program who have not been

offered a fellowship with stipend support.

Supporting financial documentation, such as a

certificate of bank deposits, etc., indicating

sufficient funds available for tuition and

expenses for one academic year. If you intend

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to be accompanied to the U.S. by a spouse or

other dependents, your affidavit must reflect

the availability of funds sufficient to cover

their living expenses as well as yours. (See

paragraph below regarding bringing a spouse

and dependents to the U.S. after beginning

graduate study at the College.)

A tuition deposit of $500 (paid either by credit

card). This deposit will be applied to your first

semester’s tuition, and it is non‐refundable.

That is, if you do not enroll, or if you enroll

and then withdraw, this deposit will not be

returned to you.

If you have previously submitted financial affidavits

and supporting documentation that pre‐date February

1, you will need to submit new documents.

NYMC will not issue I‐20 forms until approximately 4

months before the academic term in which you will

begin studies. This should allow you ample time to

receive your entry visa and make your travel plans. In

general, entry to the U.S. on a student visa can occur

no sooner than 60 days before the start of classes. The

exact date when classes start varies from year to year,

but, as a rule of thumb, the earliest entry date would

be early July for matriculation in the Fall term, or late

November for matriculation in the Spring term.

International students who wish to bring a spouse

and/or minor dependents into the United States after

beginning their graduate study must be in good

academic standing and must submit to the dean a

written acknowledgment of the student’s intention

from his or her department chairperson. The student

must also supply an Affidavit of Support for each

dependent and spouse, and an updated affidavit for

him‐ or herself. A notarized bank statement indicating

that sufficient funds for this support are on deposit,

and proof of family‐plan health insurance that is

acceptable to the College, are also required.

DeadlinesApplications for admission and all supporting

documents must be submitted to the Graduate School

by the deadline dates listed below. Since offers of

admission are made on a rolling basis, it is to the

applicant’s advantage to submit applications and

support documentation as early as possible.

Program

Term of initial enrollment Application deadline

Ph.D. Fall January 1

M.S. Fall June 15 (U.S.) May 1 (International)

M.D./Ph.D. Fall November 1

M.S. CLS Fall May 1

The Graduate School cannot guarantee that

applications received after these dates will be

reviewed in time for admission in the desired

semester. Timely receipt of application materials is

particularly important for international applicants

because of the extra time needed to obtain an entry

visa.

All applicants must accept the offer via the

ApplyYourself Enrollment Response Form link located

in the decision email within two weeks in order to

secure a seat in the incoming class. For Ph.D. offers

made before April 1, the applicant has until April 15 to

declare his/her acceptance of the offer.

Deferral Requests

All accepted applicants who wish to defer their

acceptance to a future semester must indicate the

desired semester of enrollment in the ApplyYourself

Enrollment Response Form and include the reason for

the request in the Additional Comments

section. Enrollment may be deferred for one year from

the semester of acceptance. After that time,

applicants must reapply. For international applicants,

in order to request a deferral, the non‐refundable

$500 deposit must be received by NYMC. Applicants

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will receive a decision regarding their deferral request

via email.

OtherInformationRelatedtoAdmissions

Fellowships and Assistantships

Graduate School fellowships are available to a limited

number of outstanding Ph.D. students. Fellowships

include a full waiver of tuition and a stipend for living

expenses. Selection is based upon academic

achievement and the recommendation of the program

faculty. Recipients must enroll as full‐time students or

be certified by their program as full‐time (12 credit

hours or the equivalent each semester). Partial

fellowships involving only tuition waivers are also

offered.

There is no application form for fellowships. All Ph.D.

applicants are considered for these appointments.

Fellowships are awarded on an annual basis and are

dependent upon continued academic progress.

Stipend payments (for living expenses) are paid bi‐

weekly. The first check, however, may be delayed for

up to four weeks, depending upon when the date of

appointment falls within the payroll cycle. Therefore,

new students should have sufficient funds available to

cover their living expenses during this interim period.

Research assistantships are also available to full‐time

Ph.D. students for work on funded research projects.

The Dean’s letter of admission will outline the terms

of the fellowship and/or assistantship being offered to

the applicant.

In general, no fellowship support is available for

Master’s students. Research assistantships may be

available to Master’s students in individual research

laboratories, pending the availability of research

support funds. Placement in such positions must be

secured by the student on his or her own initiative,

and is not part of the Graduate School admissions

process.

Financial Aid

A variety of subsidized and unsubsidized loans are

available to support tuition and living expenses. There

are both enrollment and financial need requirements.

In general, students must be matriculated in a degree

program and carry a full‐time academic load to be

eligible for complete financial aid. Students with a less

than full‐time academic load may be eligible for partial

financial aid. Financial need is determined by the

information supplied in the FAFSA form (Free

Application for Federal Student Aid), which is available

from the College’s Office of Student Financial

Planning.

Housing

A limited number of on‐campus housing units are

available to graduate students. Units are available for

single or married students. Housing is available on a

first‐come, first‐served basis, although preference is

given to Ph.D. students, Accelerated Master’s

students, international students, and current students.

The Office of Student and Residential Life also

maintains a database of off‐campus housing and will

provide guidance in seeking off‐campus options.

EnteringStudentRequirements

Proof of Immunization

Entering students are required to have a complete

physical examination, laboratory tests, immunizations

and TB screening performed by their personal health

care provider prior to registration. All entering

students born after January 1, 1957, must show proof

of immunization against measles, mumps and rubella

by completing the Student Immunization Record

provided on the registration website, and attaching

the appropriate documentation. These immunizations

are mandated by the New York State Health Code and

are a prerequisite to matriculation. Because of

concerns for patient safety, hospitals require students

coming in contact with patients to demonstrate their

immunity to varicella (chicken pox), with either a

positive titer report or documentation of two varicella

vaccines, Hepatitis B virus, and up to date Tetanus,

diphtheria and Pertussis vaccination.

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Pursuant to NYS Public Health law (2167) all colleges

and universities must distribute information about

meningococcal disease vaccinations.

You can obtain forms and a more detailed description of what is required by Health Services by visiting http://www.nymc.edu/current‐students/student‐life/health‐wellness‐‐support/health/health‐services/incoming‐students‐health‐service‐packets/

Physical Examination and Health History

All Ph.D. students, Accelerated Master’s students, and

Master’s students living on‐campus MUST enroll in the

College’s Health Services program. They must provide

the results of a physical examination taken within the

12 months prior to initial enrollment at the College. A

Health History, Physical, and Immunization packet

should be completed by the student’s physician. It is

the student’s responsibility to provide the required

information and test results. If the student does not

have results of a recent physical exam or the required

lab tests, Health Services will perform these tests upon

the student’s arrival on‐campus. The student will be

charged for these tests, however. These charges are

not waived for Ph.D. students and are not included in

any fellowship award.

Medical Insurance and Proof of Insurance Coverage

It is Graduate School policy that all Ph.D. and Master’s

students (both U.S. and international) must have

personal health insurance coverage. Full‐time

Master’s and Ph.D. students are eligible to enroll in a

student group hospitalization and medical insurance

plan through the College. All students who elect not to

participate in this plan must provide proof of

hospitalization and medical insurance coverage prior

to registration. Any external coverage must be

acceptable to the College.

As noted, all matriculated students who are enrolled

on a full‐time basis are eligible to enroll in the

College’s student hospitalization and medical

insurance plan. The insurance premium for individual

insurance coverage and the Student Health Services

annual fee are waived for Ph.D. students on College

fellowships; however, Master’s students must pay

these costs. Family insurance coverage is not available

and is not covered in the College’s Ph.D. fellowship

package. Furthermore, Health Services are available

only to students, not their families.

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StudentFinancialPlanning

IntroductionFunding your graduate education at New York Medical

College is a noteworthy investment. This venture

requires a great deal of time, energy and thought. The

Office of Student Financial Planning at New York

Medical College offers students a financial program

that assists them with their decision making before,

during and even after they have graduated from New

York Medical College. The Office strives to help

students find and understand the numerous financial

resources available and how these resources will

impact their lives. Our goal is to sharpen your financial

literacy, avoid costly mistakes and help you make

sound and educated financial choices.

New York Medical College graduates have one of the

lowest student loan default rates in the nation. We

believe our students have benefited from the 70‐plus

combined years of expertise of the Student Financial

Planning Office.

The field of financial aid is always changing.

Technological advances are upon us and students have

the ability to take better ownership of their financial

aid information via school and industry websites.

However, keep in mind that the best source of

financial aid information lies with the Office of Student

Financial Planning.

ApplicationProcessandDeadlinesThe Financial Aid deadline occurs in late April for the

new academic year. All required Financial Aid steps

and required forms must be completed and submitted

to the Office of Student Financial Planning by this

date. These steps include completing a Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.) If

borrowing federal student loans, a promissory note

must be filed. Any additional required

documents/online processes required by the financial

aid office must be submitted. More detailed

information is available on the NYMC website at:

http://www.nymc.edu/current‐students/office‐of‐

student‐financial‐planning/apply‐for‐financial‐

aid/graduate‐school‐of‐basic‐medical‐sciences/

If you are accepted after the deadline date, you must

complete and submit the required steps and forms

within 14 days of your acceptance date to the Office

of Student Financial Planning.

EligibilityRequirementsAn eligible student is defined as one who: has not

defaulted on a Federal loan, does not owe a refund on

any federal or state grant program, is a United States

citizen or has a valid alien registration card, is in good

academic standing, has a clean credit record to obtain

credit based loans, if needed, is registered with the

Selective Service if required by law to do so and has a

valid social security number. To be eligible for

financial aid, a student must also be in an approved

degree granting program of study.

In addition, students must be making satisfactory

progress towards a degree as defined by the NYMC

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards. See

SAP link below.

Student Rights

As a student you have the following rights:

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To be informed of the cost of attendance

Procedures and deadlines for submitting

applications for financial aid

The different types of financial assistance

available from federal, state, and institutional

sources

Who the financial aid personnel is and the

location of the Office of Student Financial

Planning

As a borrower you have certain rights. Once the U.S.

Department of Education approves your loan, you will

receive in the mail a Disclosure Statement providing

you with the following information:

The full amount of the loan

The interest rate of the loan

The servicer, assigned by the U.S. Department

of Education to service your loan, must return

your promissory note when the loan is paid in

full

When you must start repaying the loan

Before you begin repayment of your loan, the servicer

of your loan, is required to give you a repayment

schedule and detailed information regarding interest

rates, fees, your outstanding balance and available

repayment options:

You have the right to defer repayment for

certain defined periods after the grace period,

if you qualify

You have the right to request a forbearance, if

you qualify

You may prepay your loan in whole or in part

at any time without penalty

Student Responsibilities

One of the major aspects in financial aid is for a

student to understand the responsibilities attached to

receiving aid. By accepting the aid offered, a student

must realize that he/she is expected to:

Know and understand the terms and

conditions of all financial aid programs from

which aid was awarded.

Know all deadlines for applying for aid and

adhere to them. Provide all required

documentation, corrections, and/or

information requested by the Office of

Student Financial Planning.

Understand that the proceeds from the loan

can only be used for tuition, fees, living

expenses and other reasonable related

educational living expenses, as outlined in the

budget.

Repay loans with all accrued interest and

deducted fees, even if you do not complete

your education, are unable to find

employment or are dissatisfied with the

education you received.

Repay loans within the time allocated by the

lender or designated agency.

Notify the lender or designated agency in writing

within 10 days if the following occur:

Change of name

Change of address

Change of phone number

Change of graduation date

Transfer to another school

Enroll less than half time

Withdraw from school

Complete the paperwork to have loans

deferred or placed on forbearance

Not be in default on any loans or owe a

refund on any grant

Inform the Office of Student Financial

Planning of any grants, scholarships or any

other form of assistance that you may receive

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SatisfactoryAcademicProgress(SAP)

Satisfactory Academic Progress ("SAP") ensures

students are able to complete their academic program

at NYMC in a timely manner while achieving and

maintaining compliance with minimum academic

standards. Federal regulations mandate that all

students are required to conform to SAP standards as

they work towards a degree in order for them to

qualify to receive financial assistance through all

Touro College and University System ("Touro") eligible

Title IV federal financial aid programs. Conformance to

Touro’s SAP policy ensures students complete their

academic program in a timely manner while achieving

and maintaining compliance with minimum academic

standards.

This SAP policy applies to all Touro Students including

Undergraduates, Graduates and Professional students.

These standards are for Title IV Federal Financial Aid

purposes only and neither replace nor override

academic policies outlined by Touro, other state or

Federal benefit programs or individual program

requirements. However, these standards are intended

to be at least as rigorous as NYMC Touro College

academic policies.

You can find and review the SAP policy

here https://www.touro.edu/students/policies/satisfa

ctory‐academic‐progress‐policy/

TypesofFinancialAid

NON NEED‐BASED LOANS

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

Requirements:

1. 2019‐2020 Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Renewal FAFSA)

2. 2019‐2020 NYMC Financial Aid Information Form

3. Federal Direct Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note, if required (refer to Step 4 of Apply for Financial Aid for explanation)

4. No previous student loan default problems 5. Registered for classes 6. Maintain satisfactory academic progress 7. US Citizen or Eligible Noncitizen

Additional information: Interest will accrue while the student is in school and only when the money is disbursed. For the Academic Year 2019‐2020, for loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2018 the interest rate will be 6.595%. The loan will be disbursed in two installments. This means that you will receive half of your loan for the Fall semester and half for the Spring semester, minus any applicable federal mandated origination fees.

For loans first disbursed on or after October 1, 2018, the U.S. Department of Education will deduct a 1.062% origination fee from each loan disbursement.

Repayment begins 6 months after the grace period or an authorized deferment period has finished.

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan

Credit approval based on the student not having an adverse credit history. To request a copy of your current credit reports and credit scores, please refer

to https://www.nymc.edu/current‐students/office‐of‐student‐financial‐planning/financial‐aid‐links/.

Requirements:

1. 2019‐2020 Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Renewal FAFSA)

2. 2019‐2020 NYMC Financial Aid Information Form

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3. Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note, if required (refer to Step 4 of Apply for Financial Aid for explanation)

4. No previous student loan default problems 5. Registered for classes 6. Maintain satisfactory academic progress 7. US Citizen or Eligible Noncitizen

Additional information: Interest will accrue while the student is in school and only when the money is disbursed. The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan, allows students to borrow up to the total Cost of Attendance (budget) minus any financial aid resources received for the Academic Year. The student must be enrolled at least as a half‐time student in an eligible program of study.

For the Academic Year 2019‐2020, for loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2018 the interest rate will be 7.595%. The loan will be disbursed in two installments. This means that you will receive half of your loan for the Fall semester and half for the Spring semester, minus any applicable federal mandated origination fees.

For loans first disbursed on or after October 1, 2018, the U.S. Department of Education will deduct a 4.248% origination fee from each loan disbursement.

Repayment of principle and interest begins 30‐60 days after the loan is fully disbursed. Deferment options are available while the student is enrolled at least half‐time in an eligible program of study.

Federal laws mandate that students must first borrow the maximum annual Federal Direct Stafford loan amount before borrowing the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS.

TuitionandFees

TUITION Fall 2019 & Spring 2020 Semesters Tuition (Per Credit Hour) $1200

REGISTRATION FEES Entrance Fee (one time only) $135

Academic Support Fee (Fall & Spring) $100

Student Activity Fee (per semester) $25

Life Experience Fee (Fall & Spring) $110

Technology Fee (Fall & Spring) $75

Reactivation Fee $75

Late Registration Fee $125

OTHER FEES Application Fee (US) $75

Application Fee (International) $100

Readmission Fee $150

Graduation Fee $150

Official Transcript Fee (for active students) $5

Student Lab Fee (Fundamentals of Animal Research course ONLY) $500

Health Services (annual) $175

The following budget reflects the minimum amount

needed to attend the Graduate School as a full‐time

student living on‐campus for one year. It is based on a

full‐time Master’s student load of 8 academic credits

each semester. Benchmark expenses are applicable

for the 2019‐2020 academic year. These are the

minimum expenses that international students must

be able to meet. They are also a starting point for

estimation of student loan eligibility for US students.

TUITION/FEES:

Application Fee $ 75.00

One‐time fee; U.S. application fee = $75

Annual Tuition (min 16 credits) 19,200.00

($1,200/credit ‐ Fall 2019)

Entrance Fee 135.00 One‐time fee

Academic Support Fee 200.00 $100/semester

Student Activity Fee 50.00 $25/semester

Life Experience Fee 220.00 $110/semester

Technology Fee 150.00 $75/semester

Health Services Fee 175.00 $88/semester

Subtotal, tuition & fees: $ 20,205.00

Living Expenses:

Books and Supplies $ 2,392.00 Estimated cost

Housing/Food/ Transportation and Miscellaneous Expenses

18,704.00

Estimated cost

Parking 240.00 Annual fee for a full‐time student

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living on‐campus with a car.

Health Insurance (expected premium – subject to change) 4,290.00

Effective 8/2019 ‐ this represents the health insurance premium for the NYMC student ONLY.

Health Services 225.00

Annual; family enrollment in health services is not available.

Telecommunications Fee 500.00

$250/semester if living on‐campus

Subtotal, living expenses: $ 26,634.00

GRAND TOTAL: $ 46,556.00

AcceleratedMaster'sProgram,Classof2020The following budget reflects the minimum amount


Accelerated Master’s student living on‐campus for one

year. Benchmark expenses are applicable for the

2018‐2019 academic year.

TUITION/FEES:

Application Fee $ 75.00

One‐time fee; International application fee = $100

Annual Tuition (32 credits) 43,559.00 Fall 2019


Academic Support Fee 200.00 Annual fee


Life Experience Fee 220.00 Annual fee

Technology Fee 150.00 Annual fee


Living Expenses:



20,802.00

Estimated cost

Parking 240.00 Annual fee for a full‐time student

living on‐campus with a car.

Health Insurance 4,321.00

Effective 7/2019 ‐ This represents the health insurance premium for the NYMC student ONLY.

Health Services 175.00 $88/term

Telecommunications Fee 500.00

$250/semester if living on‐campus

Subtotal, living expenses: $ 27,804.00


DentalLinkerProgram,Classof2020The following budget reflects the minimum amount


Dental Linker Program student living on‐campus for

one year. Benchmark expenses are applicable for the

2019‐2020 academic year.

TUITION/FEES:

Application Fee $ 75.00 One‐time fee; International application fee = $100

Annual Tuition (30 credits)

39,140.00 Fall 2019







Living Expenses:



20,802.00

Estimated cost

Parking 240.00 Annual fee for a full‐time student living on‐campus with a car.

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Health Insurance 4,678.00 Effective 7/2019 ‐ This represents the health insurance premium for the NYMC student ONLY.


Telecommunications Fee

500.00 $250/semester if living on‐campus

Subtotal, living expenses:

$ 28,111.00


ClinicalLaboratorySciencesProgram,Classof2019The following budget reflects the minimum amount


Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program student living on‐

campus for one year. Benchmark expenses are

applicable for the 2018‐2019 academic year.

TUITION/FEES:

Application Fee $ 75.00 One‐time fee; International application fee = $100

Annual Tuition (41.5 credits)

30,000.00 Fall 2019







Living Expenses:



20,802.00

Estimated cost

Parking 240.00 Annual fee for a full‐time student living on‐campus with a car.

Health Insurance 4,678.00 Effective 7/2019 ‐ This represents

the health insurance premium for the NYMC student ONLY.


Telecommunications Fee

500.00 $250/semester if living on‐campus

Subtotal, living expenses:

$ 28,111.00


PaymentOptionsMaster’s students may pay tuition in one lump sum by

credit card or e‐check (through the TouroOne portal),

financial aid, and/or other tuition remission or special

arrangement (e.g. scholarship).

Students who wish to use student loans to pay for

their tuition must apply through the Office of Student

Financial Planning well in advance of registration, and

must complete and sign all the required forms and

loan agreements prior to registration.

TuitionPaymentPlanThe payment plan is available for all students in the

Graduate School with at least $200 in charges. The

enrollment is through TouchNet and is open for

enrollment 30 days prior to the start of classes and

closes approximately 30 days after the start of classes.

The fee is $50 per term and is the only payment

required at set up. The payments will be charged on

the 25th of each month. The plans recalculate every

day up to 14 days before the payment due date.

TuitionRemissionAll Ph.D. students must submit a Tuition Assessment

Form that has been approved and signed by the

appropriate Graduate Program Director and the Dean

of the Graduate School, and, if necessary, by the

student’s dissertation sponsor (if the sponsor’s grant is

supporting the tuition charges). All fees must be paid

by the student.

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NYMC employees, spouses, dependent children, and

employees of NYMC affiliates may also be entitled to

some tuition remission. Please visit

the Bursar or Human Resources for more details.

PaymentPoliciesAll tuition and fees are due by the first day of class

unless you are taking financial aid or enrolling in a

payment plan. Students who have an outstanding

balance from a prior semester will have a hold placed

on their student account. This hold will not allow them

to register until the outstanding balance is paid in full.

No student will be permitted to attend classes unless

officially registered.

There is no deferment of tuition and fees for any

reason other than a delay in processing of a certified

bank loan application through the Financial Aid Office.

If the loan is not approved for any reason, a late

penalty fee of $100 will be charged. The late penalty

fee will be charged to all accounts with outstanding

balances of $500 or more. The fee will be charged

every 30 days, beginning with 30 days from the start

of term until the balance is paid in full.

No exceptions to the regular tuition policy will be

made in those instances where a student receives

reimbursement in whole or part from his employer or

other party for tuition and fees. The student is

required to pay tuition and fees in the same manner

as all other students.

A charge will be assessed for the first check returned

by the bank as unpaid. All subsequent unpaid checks

will result an additional $40 charges. Unpaid checks

will be regarded as “not received” for purposes of

determining applicability of a late fee.

Any student who registers for courses and does not

pay in full will have their account balance sent to our

internal collections office. Failure to arrange a

payment plan with internal collections will result in

your account being sent to an outside collection

agency.

Issuance of the diploma as well as transcripts of

academic records will be withheld from any degree

candidate who has not paid in full all amounts due for

tuition and fees.

TuitionRefundsforWithdrawalIf a student terminates his/her enrollment by an

official leave of absence or withdrawal, tuition will be

charged for the semester in accordance with the

student’s confirmed last date of

attendance/participation as documented on the

Student Status Change form submitted to the

Registrar’s Office.

Students who drop or withdraw from classes may be

entitled to a partial or full refund of tuition depending

upon the exact date on which they provide a formal

request for the change to the Registrar. The following

schedule is generally used to determine refunds for

regular semesters, but an exact schedule is posted in

the official academic calendar and in the Course

Schedule published for each semester.

M.S. and Ph.D. Students (except M.S. Accelerated,

Dental Linker and Clinical Laboratory Sciences)

Fall and Spring Semesters:

Withdraw/Drop by Refund of

tuition

One week after classes begin. 100%

Two weeks after classes begin. 75%

Three weeks after classes begin. 50%

Four weeks after classes begin. 25%

Beyond four weeks after classes begin. 0%

Summer Semester:

Withdraw/Drop by Refund of

tuition

One week after classes begin. 100%

Two weeks after classes begin. 66%

Three weeks after classes begin. 33%

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Beyond three weeks after classes

begin.

0%

The starting time for this refund schedule – the date

classes begin – is the first day of the semester on

which any classes are scheduled. Thus, the deadline

dates are the same for all classes, regardless of the

first day on which any particular course meets for the

first time.

If a student adds credits during the drop/add period,

tuition is charged at the full semester rate. If a student

drops and adds an equal number of credits during the

drop/add period, there is no refund, nor extra tuition

charged.

NOTE: No tuition refund will be made if a student is

dismissed from New York Medical College. In such

cases, tuition for the entire semester is payable in full.

Fees are not refundable. A tuition refund will not be

made until all approved documentation has been

received by the Bursar’s Office.

Students who receive federal student aid are subject

to both the general New York Medical College refund

policy and a separate Federal Title IV Funds Refund

Policy.

Accelerated Master’s Program/Dental Linker

Program/Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program

The following represents the refund schedule for the

Accelerated Master’s, Dental Linker, and Clinical

Laboratory Sciences programs. Payment for the AMP

program is made in two installments, July and

December; payment for the DLP and CLS program is

made in two installments, June and December.

% of Full Tuition Refund for Withdrawal

Tuition payment and refund schedules

Refund schedule #1, (Fall 2019)

Milestone Payment / refund %

Tuition due 50% of annual

Withdrawal in week 1 100%








Refund schedule #2, (Spring 2020)

Milestone Payment / refund %

Tuition due 50% of annual









No tuition refund will be made if a student is

dismissed from New York Medical College. In such

cases, tuition for the entire semester is payable in full.

No tuition refund will be made until all approved

documentation has been received by the Bursar’s

Office. Fees are not refundable.

Students who receive federal student aid are subject

to both the general New York Medical College refund

policy and a separate Federal Title IV Funds Refund

Policy.

PaperLoanChecksAll checks representing the net proceeds of loans

made to students under subsidized or unsubsidized

Loan Programs by commercial banks are made

payable to both the student and the College.

Government regulations require that all such checks,

after endorsement, be deposited by the College. The

College will apply the amount so deposited to the

student’s tuition and fees account. Other receipts will

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also be deposited to the student’s tuition and fees

account.

RefundtoStudentsRefunds to students from loans or other receipts will

be made if the amount received is in excess of the

tuition and fees charged for the year, plus any

amounts owed for prior periods and any possible late

fees. The refund will be processed in the Office of the

Bursar within two weeks after receipt of funds with

appropriate endorsements.

For questions regarding tuition and fees, please

contact the Office of the Bursar at 914‐594‐4454.

Registration & Enrollment

RegistrationProcessing&TimingRegistration encompasses the process of selecting

courses and getting approval of course selections, as

well as ensuring that tuition and financial aid issues

are addressed in a timely manner.

Registration procedures and timing vary according to

program:

The Basic Medical Sciences programs (M.S. (non‐

accelerated) and Ph.D.) have curricula composed of

required (core) and elective courses. Students register

themselves online via the TouroOne Portal, after

receiving their advisor’s approval of their proposed

course schedule.

Students receive registration instructions and dates

before registration opens (in July for fall classes, in

November for spring classes, and in May for summer

classes). Course offerings for each term are posted to

the website in advance of registration.

Students are advised to register early to avoid of the

possibility of a being closed out of classes because

they have reached their maximum. Guidelines for the

optimum, and maximum class size, are followed to

insure the best educational experience for the

student.

The College reserves the right to limit class size,

change instructors, or cancel courses in cases of

insufficient registration or in certain other situations.

If course cancellations occur, students will be notified

to adjust their academic schedules or will be given a

complete refund of any tuition already paid for the

cancelled course.

The Accelerated Master’s program (AMP) has a pre‐

defined, full‐time curriculum.

Students receive registration instructions, dates, and

course numbers from the Admissions Office, before

registration opens. AMP students register themselves

online via the TouroOne Portal in early July, for their

full year’s schedule.

RegistrationHoldsIn the event that a student fails to satisfy

requirements for documentation or payment, the

appropriate College office will place a hold preventing

further registration. Students should check the

TouroOne Portal regularly to see if any holds have

been placed on their account. The portal will indicate

the type of hold and the appropriate office to contact

to resolve the hold.

ChangesinCourseStatus:DropsandWithdrawals

Schedule changes (drop/add)

Students can add or drop classes online through the

semester add/drop deadline, which is typically two

weeks into the term for fall and spring classes, and

one week into the term for summer classes.

Dropped courses are removed entirely from the

student’s transcript. In addition, students may change

their status in a course from graded to audit, or vice

versa, during the drop/add period.

Classes (credits) dropped during the add/drop period

may result in a partial tuition charge, unless they are

being replaced with an identical number of credits

(“swapping”).

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Before dropping a course, it is highly recommended

that a student discuss the matter with the instructor

and/or the appropriate program advisor.

Withdrawing from a class after drop/add:

After the drop deadline, students may withdraw from

a course through the 15th week from the start of the

fall or spring term, or through the 5th week from the

start of the summer term. Students must get approval

from their program director or department chair and

submit this form to the Registrar’s Office.

Students who stop attending a course but do not

officially withdraw will receive an “F”.

Courses from which the student withdraws after the

close of the drop/add period will remain on the

student’s transcript with a grade of W (withdraw) or

W/F (withdraw, failing). The W/F grade is given if the

student is failing the course and more than 50% of the

final grade has been determined. Both W and W/F are

“non‐penalty” grades that do not negatively impact a

student’s GPA.

Students who receive a “W” or “W/F” may retake the

course for credit provided they reregister and pay to

take the course again.

Refund policies for course drops and withdrawals can

be found here.

Registration for a class or classes is the official

admittance of a student. Only registered students are

allowed access to campus services, facilities, and the

school network and email system.

To finalize their registration, students must make

satisfactory payment arrangements with the Bursar’s

Office prior to the start of each semester. At the

beginning of each academic year, students should

review their contact information (address, phone, and

emergency) on file and make updates as needed. This

can be done through the TouroOne Portal.

EnrollmentStatusStudent status (full‐time, part‐time, half‐time, leave of

absence) is determined on a semester basis for the

Fall and Spring terms. Registration is not required

during the summer academic session. The GSBMS

Dean shall be the final authority in determining

student status in individual cases.

Full‐Time Status

To be eligible for loan deferments and financial aid,

students must either have full‐time status or be

undertaking a sufficient part‐time load. Only full‐time

students are eligible for on‐campus housing, Student

Health Services or Student Health Insurance.

International students on F‐1 visas must be engaged in

a full‐time program in order to maintain their visa

status.

A student is considered to be in full‐time status

according to the conditions outlined in the following

sections.

Ph.D. Students

Ph.D. students are full‐time if registered for 12 credits

or engaged in an equivalent level of approved

academic activity, such as laboratory research training

or dissertation research.

M.S. Students

M.S. students are full‐time under the following

conditions:

1. if registered for 8 credits.

2. if registered for at least one academic credit

for Master’s thesis research while engaged

full‐time in a research project as part of a Plan

B Master’s program. This classification

requires that all other program requirements

will be fulfilled at the successful completion of

the semester’s program of study. This

classification may be used for no more than

two semesters per degree.

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3. if registered for at least 6 credits, but for

fewer than 8 because of a lack of course

offerings appropriate to the student’s

program of study. Approved academic activity

equivalent to the number of missing credits

must be undertaken in order to qualify for

full‐time status under this classification.

4. an international student on a student visa, if

registered for fewer than 8 credits because of

language difficulties. This classification may

be invoked only in the first semester of

graduate study.

Any Master’s student who wishes to be considered in

full‐time status under the conditions outlined in

paragraphs (1) through (4) must complete a

Certification of Full‐time Status Form at the time of

registration. The completed form must be signed by

both the student and the graduate program director.

Any documentation required should be attached to

the form. The dean decides whether the student

qualifies for full‐time status under the provisions of

this policy.

Part‐Time and Half‐Time Students

Students who are not full‐time are considered part‐

time or half‐time, based on the number of credits

relative to the nominal full‐time load of 12 credits for

Ph.D. programs and 8 credits for M.S. programs.

Non‐Matriculated Students

Non‐matriculated students may enroll for a maximum

of 2 courses (6 credits) per semester and for a

“lifetime” maximum of 12 credits. The dean has the

authority to waive the limit for non‐matriculant

students in good academic standing, if there is

sufficient justification for such a waiver. Non‐

matriculants in good standing (GPA of 3.00 or better)

who wish to matriculate should apply to the program

of their choice before completing 12 credits.

AuditingaCourseStudents who do not wish to receive credit for a

course may register as auditors. Such students must

formally register and pay full tuition and any fees

associated with the course. However, they are not

required or allowed to take exams or submit

assignments.

A student may change from credit to audit status for a

course through the add/drop deadline. A student who

wants to audit a course should self‐register for the

course online and then submit an add/drop form to

the Registrar’s Office once approved by their program

advisor.

WithdrawalfromtheSemesterand/ortheAcademicProgramTo drop or withdraw from all classes in a term, take a

leave of absence, or withdraw from the academic

program entirely, students should contact their

Program Director or Department Chair to initiate the

process.

The student’s academic record and tuition charges for

the semester will be adjusted as per the institution’s

policies. Students receiving Title IV financial aid may

need to return funds to the government, in

compliance with the Title IV refund policy.

Refund deadlines can be found here.

LeaveofAbsence,MaintenanceofMatriculationandReapplicationGraduate students are allowed a Leave of Absence for

a period of up to one year with the approval of the

appropriate graduate program director or department

chairperson and the Dean of the Graduate School. A

Leave of Absence form must be submitted to the

Registrar. A leave may be requested at any time

during a student’s period of study, except during the

add/drop period of a student’s first term of study,

when exceptional circumstances deem a deferment of

admission more appropriate. For a deferment, a

student should contact the Office of Admission to ask

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about a deferral and drop of registration (if

applicable). To request a leave of absence, a student

should complete Part I of the Student Status Change

form and then submit it to his/her Program Director or

Department Chair. The form is available here. Refund

deadlines can be found here.

Recipients of student loans should note that a leave of

absence typically constitutes a break in their program

of study, resulting in loss of their loan repayment

grace period and/or eligibility for repayment

deferment. They should consult Student Financial

Planning (Financial Aid and Bursar’s Offices) prior to

filing the Student Status Change form.

International students in F‐1 and J‐1 visa status must

leave the United States during a leave of absence to

avoid falling out of status. They should consult the

International Student and Scholar Advisor, prior to

filing the Student Status Change form.

Matriculated students must maintain continuous

enrollment until all degree requirements are

completed. Students can maintain their matriculation

status during all Fall and Spring terms either by (a)

enrolling in one or more courses or (b) paying the

maintenance of matriculation tuition (equal to the

cost of ½ credit) + all semester‐based student

registration fees during the normal registration period.

(The maintenance of matriculation fee is waived for

full time Ph.D. students who receive tuition

remission). Registration for Summer terms is not

required. Non‐matriculated students do not have to

maintain continuous enrollment.

Students who fail to register for one or two

consecutive semesters must be reinstated before

continuing their pursuit of a degree. Reinstatement is

not guaranteed. Reinstatement requires submission of

a letter from the student explaining his/her failure to

maintain continuous enrollment. If the explanation is

accepted by the Dean and the student’s academic

standing and progress‐to‐date are acceptable, the

student will be reinstated upon payment of the

Reinstatement Fee ($100), plus whatever tuition and

fees are appropriate for the semester of

reinstatement. The Reinstatement Fee is payable by

both Master’s and Ph.D. students.

If the student fails to register for three (or more)

consecutive semesters, that student’s matriculation

shall be inactivated. For such a student to resume

pursuit of a degree, he/she must apply for

readmission and pay a Reapplication Fee ($150). The

Reapplication Fee is payable by both Master’s and

Ph.D. students. The student must provide a written

statement explaining the interruption of studies and

justifying his/her readmission. Readmission is not

guaranteed.

Restoration of fellowship or scholarship support after a lapse in continuous enrollment is not guaranteed, despite a favorable decision on any petition for reinstatement or readmission.

ChangeofProgramA student who wishes to change his/her degree

program of concentration should send a request to

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the Chair or Program Director of the new program,

along with a Change of Program form.

If the Chair/Program Director agrees to accept the

student into the new program, he/she will sign the

form and forward it to the Chair of the student’s

former program for signature. The Chair of the

student’s former program will forward the form to the

Dean’s Office for final approval or denial. The Dean

will sign the form and forward it to the Registrar.

Academic Regulations & Policies

SystemofGradesThe system of grades and points assigned to each

grade is as follows:

Grade Grade/Quality Points and Description

A 4.0

A‐ 3.7

B+ 3.3

B 3.0

B‐ 2.7

C+ 2.3

C 2.0

C‐ 1.7

F 0.0 Failure

P 0.0 Pass

H 0.0 Honors

HP 0.0 High Pass

A student who ceases to attend classes but does not

officially withdraw from a course will automatically

receive a failing grade. Other designations are:

Grade Description

AUD Audit

GNR Grade Not Received

INC Incomplete

IP In Progress

W Withdraw

WF Withdraw Failing

MT Multi‐Term Course

NG Non‐graded Course

TR Transfer

Note: Once a course is repeated and graded, the first

attempt will be excluded from the GPA. Courses

excluded from the GPA are marked with an ‘E’

(exclude) in the ‘R’ (repeat) column of the official

transcript.

CalculatingGradePointAverage(GPA)Each credit earned generates a specific number of

quality points according to the letter grade earned.

Grade point average is determined by dividing the

total number of a student’s quality points by the total

number of credits for which a grade has been

assigned.

Example:

Credit Hours Grade Point Quality Points

3 x 4.0 (A) = 12.0

3 x 3.3 (B+) = 9.9

3 x 3.0 (B) = 9.0

30.9 ÷ 9 = 3.43

The GPA for this student is 3.43.

A grade for transferred credits is not calculated in the

student’s grade point average. However, transferred

credits are applied toward the completion of degree

requirements.

IncompleteCourseworkCourses in which the student’s performance has not

yet been fully evaluated owing to a missing

assignment or an examination that was missed for a

valid and acceptable reason will be assigned a grade of

INC. The student must complete the work within one

term or the INC will be changed automatically to an F.

A student who is unable to complete a course for valid

reasons (poor health, major change in job location,

etc.) must submit to the course instructor a formal

request to defer completion of the course work. If the

reason is deemed appropriate, the student will receive

the grade INC (Incomplete) for the course. When the

required work is completed, the appropriate grade will

replace INC. An INC must be corrected within one

semester or a grade of "F" will be assigned. In general,

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a student must complete a substantial portion of the

semester (usually two‐thirds of the semester or more),

to qualify for a grade of INC. Withdrawal is the

appropriate action for a student who must discontinue

participation in a course before completing two‐thirds

of the semester. A student who withdraws from a

class without formal notification to the Registrar or

who stops participating without authorization will

receive a failing grade (F).

RepeatingCourses

Students who do not meet a minimum grade

requirement in a core or concentration course may be

required to repeat the course. Similarly, students may

wish to repeat a course in which a grade of “F” was

received in order to remove that grade from the

calculation of the GPA.

When a student repeats a course, the transcript will

reflect the repetition and each letter grade. Only the

latter of the two grades will be calculated in the

student’s grade point average. Credit for the course

will be given only once.

ReplacingMissedClassesCourses have a minimum of 45 scheduled classroom

hours for a 3‐credit course (60 hours for a 4‐credit

course). Holiday scheduling and/or cancellation of

classes due to weather or other events may result in a

loss of contact hours. In these instances, hours missed

may be replaced by alternative arrangements

designed to minimize the impact on start and end

dates of the semester.

StudentGradeReportsStudents enrolled in classes may view final grades and

print an unofficial copy of their transcript in the

TouroOne Portal.

Transcripts and Release of Information

An official transcript carries the Registrar's signature

and the NYMC seal, and documents a student's

permanent academic record at the college. Students

may have a transcript mailed to the address of their

choosing (including other educational institutions and

hospitals) by submitting an official request. Transcripts

are not issued for students with outstanding debts to

NYMC. For additional information visit:

http://www.nymc.edu/current‐students/student‐

services/registrar/transcripts/

The release of transcripts and other pieces of a

student’s educational record is governed by The

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

(FERPA) and its associated regulations.

FERPAIt is the policy of New York Medical to protect

information contained in students’ records from

unauthorized disclosures and to comply in all respects

with the provisions of The Family Education Rights and

Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and its associated

regulations. FERPA was enacted to protect the privacy

of education records, to establish the right of students

to review their education records, and to provide

guidelines for correction of inaccurate or misleading

statements. For the complete FERPA policy and

NYMC’s list of directory information that may be

disclosed without specific consent, visit https://www.nymc.edu/media/schools‐and‐

colleges/nymc/pdf/current‐students‐academic‐policies‐/FERPA.pdf.

ResidencyandTimeLimitsResidency Requirement

Residence is defined in terms of course credits and not

according to elapsed time. The residency

requirements exist to ensure that any degree awarded

by the Graduate School is based predominantly on

academic activities undertaken by the student at New

York Medical College.

A minimum of 24 credits in residence in the Graduate

School is required for attainment of the Master’s

degree. For the Ph.D. degree, a maximum of 12

didactic credits may be transferred from other schools

and applied towards fulfillment of degree

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requirements, regardless of the total number of

didactic credits required by the different Ph.D.

programs. Credits for journal clubs, teaching

assistance, research training, or dissertation research

cannot be transferred, nor can credits for any courses

graded on a pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory

basis.

Transfer of Credits

Credits for didactic courses (i.e., letter‐graded) taken

at other schools may be transferred and counted

towards the student's degree requirements in both

the Master’s and Ph.D. programs, subject to the

following provisions. Such courses must be judged to

represent valid contributions to the student's program

of study. Only graduate level courses from accredited

universities or academic institutions may be

transferred. Credits earned for research projects or

research training cannot be transferred. A minimum

grade of B for courses in the student's major field, or a

minimum grade of C for courses outside the student’s

major discipline is required. The student must submit

an Application for Acceptance of Transfer Credits form,

including the course syllabus, the name of the

assigned textbook or the course reading list, and other

specific documentation. Upon completion of the

course, an official transcript must be sent directly to

the GSBMS office from the institution offering the

course. The Program Director determines the

suitability and credit value of the proposed transfer

credits with regard to the student’s program of study.

The Dean authorizes the transfer if it meets the

Graduate School’s rules outlined herein. Requests to

transfer credits for courses taken while the student is

matriculated at NYMC must be pre‐approved by both

the student’s Program Director and the Dean. All

requests for transfer of credits, including the required

supporting documentation, must be submitted no

later than one week before the registration period for

the student’s final semester at NYMC.

Only matriculated students may transfer credits.

Master’s students may transfer a maximum of 6

credits towards their M.S. degree requirements; Ph.D.

students may transfer a maximum of 12 credits

towards their Ph.D. degree requirements. Transfer of

credits can occur only after the satisfactory

completion of 12 credit hours in residence in the

Graduate School. Transfer credits earned more than

10 years before the date of graduation from NYMC

cannot be used to fulfill GSBMS degree requirements

except as specified in Graduate School rules.

Transferred credits do not carry their grade with them

and, thus, do not contribute to the student’s GPA at

NYMC.

Time Limits for Completion of Degree Requirements

The requirements for the degree of Master of Science

must be completed within five years following

matriculation. Credits earned prior to becoming a

matriculated student may be used to meet degree

requirements, provided the ten‐year limit on

individual courses (see below) is not exceeded.

The requirements for the degree of Doctor of

Philosophy must be completed within the following

time limits following matriculation into the Ph.D.

program.

a) seven years, if the student matriculates

directly into a Ph.D. program, including the

Integrated Ph.D. Program, upon enrollment at

NYMC.

b) five years, if the student matriculates into a

Ph.D. program after having completed a

Master of Science degree in the same

discipline at NYMC, or after having completed

all degree requirements for the Master of

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Science degree except for the Master’s Thesis

or Literature Review, or after having earned

at least 29 didactic credits at NYMC that may

be applied to the Ph.D. requirements.

c) six years, if the student matriculates into a

Ph.D. program after having earned at least 16,

but not more than 29, didactic credits at

NYMC that may be applied to the Ph.D.

degree requirements, whether as a Master’s

degree student or as a non‐matriculated

student.

d) five years for students in the M.D./Ph.D.

program.

If a student does not complete the degree

requirements within the specified time limit, the

student may petition to be allowed to continue in the

program. Such petition may be granted upon the joint

consent of the graduate faculty in the student’s

program and the Dean. When a student makes such a

petition to extend the time limit, or whenever it

becomes apparent that the student will be unable or

unlikely to complete the degree requirements within

the specified time limit, the Dean shall appoint a

special supervisory committee to oversee the

student’s progress. This committee shall be composed

of at least three graduate faculty from the student’s

program or department, and at least one graduate

faculty from outside the program or department. In

the case of a Ph.D. student, the dissertation

committee may be asked to serve this role. The

committee will assess the student’s progress and

recommend either for or against an extension. If the

committee supports an extension, it may recommend

specific actions that the student should take in order

to improve the likelihood of timely completion of the

degree requirements. The recommendation of the

committee will be weighted heavily by the Dean in the

decision to approve a time limit extension. Any

extension of the time limit must be reviewed at least

once each semester.

For the purpose of this rule, the matriculation date is

the semester of initial registration after being

accepted into the program. The base unit of time is

the semester. Thus, one year equals two semesters.

The summer term is not counted as a separate

semester in calculating time limits.

Ten‐Year Limit for Courses

Because scientific knowledge changes so rapidly, only

courses completed within the previous ten years shall

be counted towards fulfillment of the degree

requirements for any degree. Application of this rule

may result in the student having an insufficient

number of credits or inadequate representation of

required core courses to present for his or her degree.

Remedies for this situation include repeating the

course, substituting a new course that covers an

equivalent body of material, or passing a special

examination to confirm the student's mastery of up‐

to‐date knowledge in the particular field represented

in the outdated course(s). Outdated courses that are

not repeated shall remain on the student's official

transcript along with their grades, and shall contribute

to the GPA, but the courses shall be annotated to

indicate that they do not count towards fulfillment of

degree requirements. The ten‐year limit also applies

to courses that have been completed at another

university and transferred to the student’s academic

record at NYMC. (The 10‐year rule applies to students

matriculating in the spring 1994 semester or

thereafter.)

AcademicStanding

Good Academic Standing

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Students are required to maintain Good Academic

Standing at all times. Good Academic Standing has

two basic components – (1) a grade point average

(GPA) that meets or exceeds the defined graduation

standard, and (2) timely fulfillment of degree

requirements. A student who meets both

components is said to be in good academic standing.

A student remains in good academic standing by

maintaining a "B" average as represented by an

overall GPA of 3.00 or above. In addition, good

standing in certain programs may require a GPA of

3.00 or better in specific core courses. Good standing

also requires a passing grade or, in certain programs, a

specified minimum grade (e.g., B– or B) in certain

individual core or elective courses.

Good academic standing also requires students to

fulfill the requirements for the intended degree in a

timely fashion, and to meet stated deadlines and time

limits. Failure to complete the degree requirements

within the stated time limits, failure to maintain

continuous enrollment or failure to enroll in the

courses needed for graduation, or failure to pass the

doctoral qualifying examination, achieve doctoral

candidacy, submit a dissertation proposal, complete or

make satisfactory progress in dissertation or thesis

research, or prepare the Master’s literature review,

Master’s thesis, or doctoral dissertation in timely

fashion may also jeopardize the student’s standing in

the program and subject the student to warnings,

probation or dismissal.

Ph.D. students must obtain a faculty sponsor for their

dissertation research. The sponsor must be a member

of the Graduate Faculty with mentor privileges. Failure

to obtain a dissertation sponsor in timely fashion is, in

itself, grounds for dismissal.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

The purpose of the Satisfactory Academic Progress

(SAP) Policy is to ensure that students complete their

academic program in a timely fashion while achieving

and maintaining at least the minimum required

academic standards. Federal regulations mandate that

all students are required to conform to SAP standards

as they work towards a degree in order to qualify for

financial assistance through Title IV federal financial

aid programs administered through New York Medical

College, as part of the Touro College and University

System (TCUS).

This policy applies to all students in the Graduate

School of Basic Medical Sciences of New York Medical

College. This policy is fully compliant with and

consistent with the TCUS system‐wide SAP policy. This

policy and standards are for Title IV Federal Financial

Aid purposes only and neither replace nor override

and other academic policies related to other state or

federal benefit programs, or to GSBMS or individual

program requirements. The standards outlined herein,

however, are intended to be at least as rigorous as

other GSBMS academic policies.

For the purpose of this policy SAP standards consist of

three distinct measurements: (1) Cumulative Grade

Point Average (CGPA), (2) Pace, and (3) Maximum

Time Frame.

To read the policy in its entirety, visit: http://www.nymc.edu/media/schools‐and‐colleges/nymc/pdf/policies/SatisfactoryAcademicProgressPolicy.pdf

Waiver of Regulations

The Graduate School recognizes that there may be

extraordinary circumstances in which the enforcement

of a deadline or regulation would create a clear and

undue hardship for a student. Under such

circumstances, a request for a waiver of regulations

may be made in writing to the Dean of the Graduate

School by the student or the graduate program

director.

Student Grievance Procedure

Procedures for Handling Student Grievances

Students who feel they have not been treated

equitably may register a formal grievance related to

their individual treatment or to the application of

academic policies to them with their graduate

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program director or the chair of their academic

department. In addition, students may register their

grievance directly with the dean. If the matter in

question occurred at the level of the department

chair, the grievance is elevated to the dean.

The graduate program director, chair, or dean will

review the nature of the grievance and seek a

resolution acceptable to the student. In rare instances,

a satisfactory resolution cannot be attained at this

initial ad hoc level of intervention, either within the

department or by the dean. In such cases, the dean

will convene an ad hoc committee of faculty and

students selected from other programs within the

school to review the circumstances of the grievance,

interview the parties involved, and make a

recommendation to the dean. The dean of the school

is the final arbiter of a grievance within the school.

Alternatively, students may pursue a complaint

through other avenues outside of the school. In such

cases, the College office of general counsel may

become involved.

There are other specific policies and procedures,

involving specific adjudicating bodies, in place for

students who wish to appeal grades or academic

judgments made against them, such as dismissals,

revocation of good academic standing, or allegations

of violations of the student code of conduct.

Procedures for Appeal of Grades

1. A student who wishes to appeal a grade received

should first discuss the matter with the course

director. This discussion should be initiated as

soon as possible after the grade is received. The

course director should listen to the student’s

argument and should provide the student with an

explanation of how and why the grade was

assigned. The course director should be receptive

to the possibility of changing the grade if the

student provides a compelling argument for doing

so. The course director should not, however, grant

special treatment to the individual student that

would not be afforded to the other students in

the class. In most cases, the issue should be

resolved at this point.

2. If the student’s concerns are not resolved, s/he

may then raise the issue with his/her graduate

program director or with the chairperson of the

instructor’s department. If the program director

or chairperson feels that the complaint has merit,

s/he should discuss it with the course instructor.

3. If the matter remains unresolved to the student’s

satisfaction, s/he may appeal the grade to the

GSBMS dean. The dean may seek to resolve the

issue informally, through discussion with the

course instructor, program director and/or

department chair. If that approach does not yield

a resolution satisfactory to both the student and

the instructor, the dean will refer the appeal to

the Academic Standards Committee.

4. The Academic Standards Committee will review

the grade appeal. It will normally require a written

statement from the student outlining the basis of

the student’s complaint. Depending upon the

nature of the complaint, the Committee may also

require documentation about the course from the

course director, such as the syllabus, the course

objectives, the course’s grading policy, etc. Copies

of the student’s exams and/or written

assignments may also be requested from either

the instructor or the student. The dean may be

asked to provide other documentation relevant to

the case. The Committee will normally interview

the student and the course director, and may

interview other persons as it deems appropriate.

If the nature of the appeal and the course are

such that some specific scientific expertise is

required that is not represented on the

Committee, the dean may appoint an appropriate

ad hoc member from the graduate faculty.

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5. After reviewing the arguments and evidence on

both sides, and after deliberating the issues and

merits of the case, the Committee may choose

either to uphold the instructor’s original grade

assignment, or to determine that the original

grade should be changed to some specific

alternative grade. The Committee should provide

a brief explanation of its decision, in writing, to

the student (if the original grade is upheld), to the

course director (if the original grade is changed),

and to the dean (in either case).

6. If the course director wishes to appeal the

Committee’s decision, s/he may provide a written

argument within one week of receiving notice of

the decision. The Committee would then consider

the appeal and decide to reverse its original

decision, let it stand, or re‐open its deliberation.

In most cases, unless the instructor offers relevant

new information, the Committee’s original

decision should stand.

7. If the Committee’s final recommendation (i.e.,

after considering any appeal by the instructor) is

to grant the student’s appeal, the dean will

instruct the College registrar to change the grade

on the basis of the Academic Standards

Committee’s review. The dean will also inform the

student, the course director, and the department

chair of the final decision.

Graduate School Appeals Board

The purpose of the Graduate School Appeals Board

(GSAB) is to review appeals brought by graduate

students of decisions made by College representatives

concerning:

1. retention in graduate programs,

2. charges of academic misconduct or dishonesty,

and

3. selected other issues related to graduate

education as deemed appropriate to forward to

the GSAB by the Dean of the Graduate School of

Basic Medical Sciences or other College officials.

The GSAB will consist of five members of the Graduate

Faculty and three graduate students (matriculated and

in good standing), all broadly representative of the

graduate programs in the GSBMS. Members of the

committee will be appointed for 3‐year terms (running

from July 1 through June 30) by the Dean after

consultation with the Graduate Faculty Council and

the Graduate Student Association. Members may be

appointed to consecutive terms on the Board. The

GSAB will be chaired by a designee of the Dean. Initial

appointments (i.e., when the GSAB is first established)

will be staggered so that no more than three faculty

members and two graduate students will rotate off

the Board in any one year. Members may be re‐

appointed for a second term or a term may be

extended in order to complete an appeal.

The Dean may appoint an additional member to serve

on the GSAB on an ad hoc basis during any particular

case. This ad hoc appointee may be a member of the

College administration, a faculty member, or a student

who adds an expertise or perspective that the Dean

feels will assist the GSAB in reaching a fair and just

resolution to the appeal. The ad hoc appointee will

have full membership rights.

The Graduate School will provide support personnel to

the Board to record hearings

1. The GSAB will meet as soon as possible when

notified by the Dean that an appeal is pending.

2. Disqualification. Any member with a conflict of

interest in the pending case shall be excluded by

the GSAB from its proceedings and deliberations in

that case. Any member of the GSAB may disqualify

him/herself. The student bringing the appeal may

disqualify one faculty and one student member of

the Board.

3. Quorum. Meetings or hearings of the GSAB require

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a quorum of at least three persons including at

least two faculty members and at least one

graduate student member. If the disqualification of

Board members makes it impossible to obtain a

quorum, the process will be suspended until the

Dean can appoint additional ad hoc members.

The Chair of the GSAB will notify the student bringing

the appeal and the College representative of the

decision reached by the GSAB in the initial review of

the appeal – viz., whether an appeal will be heard or

not. If a hearing is to be held, the Chair will notify the

student and College representative (whose decision is

being appealed) of the date, time, and place for the

hearing. The Chair of the GSAB is responsible for

notifying the Dean of the Board’s findings and

recommendations reached by the GSAB after the

hearing. The Dean will notify the student and College

representative of any action to be taken.

1. The GSAB may recommend affirming or reversing

the decision being appealed and may make such

recommendations for further actions as seem

appropriate.

2. In the course of any hearing, the GSAB is

authorized to request additional evidence and/or

the appearance of any student, faculty, staff

member, employee of the College, or other

individual as a witness.

3. The GSAB shall have final authority in procedural

matters.

4. The GSAB will forward recommendations to the

Dean along with a record of the hearing

proceedings. The Dean will make a final

independent decision, taking into account the

findings and recommendations of the GSAB and

the records of the hearing. The Dean will inform

the relevant parties and the GSAB of the decision

in writing within 14 calendar days of receiving the

GSAB recommendation.

5. If the appeal is being made against a decision of

the Dean, the GSAB shall forward its

recommendation to the Chancellor, who shall take

on the role of the Dean described in the preceding

paragraph. The Dean shall remain the proper

recipient and independent executor of the GSAB’s

recommendations if his/her involvement in the

case had been primarily to execute a decision

made by a program or faculty committee, rather

than to initiate the action being appealed. The

GSAB has the authority to decide whether the

Dean or Chancellor is the appropriate official to

whom to forward its recommendations for action.

In any case, a copy of the GSAB’s report and

recommendations shall be delivered to the Dean

for filing.

GSAB Procedures

1. Filing an appeal.

Before a request for an appeal is accepted by the

GSAB, the normal channels for resolving disputes must

have been utilized. First, the student should consult

with his/her advisor to resolve the issue at that level.

If the issue is not then resolved, the student should

seek out the program director or department chair for

resolution. In some cases, if the advisor and

department head have not been able to satisfy the

appeal or the action still needs to be pursued, it may

be appropriate to pursue the issue with the Dean. If

the concern has not been resolved at any one of these

levels, an appeal to the GSAB may be pursued. All

requests for appeals must be submitted to the Dean,

in writing, on the approved form (see below) along

with supporting documents, a list of witnesses, and

any other pertinent evidence. The written appeal must

specify the grounds for the appeal. It is the

responsibility of the student making the appeal to

demonstrate to the GSAB in this application that

grounds for the appeal exist.

The Dean will notify those individuals whose decisions

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are being appealed and will request relevant

information. The information and evidence will be

transmitted to both parties and to all members of the

GSAB. Any additional evidence brought to the hearing

is subject to acceptance or rejection by the GSAB. All

information submitted becomes part of the

permanent record of the GSAB hearing record

maintained by the Graduate School.

2. Initial review of appeals.

The GSAB will be convened by the Chair to conduct an

initial review of the appeal to determine whether the

appeal is subject to dismissal or if further action by the

GSAB is warranted. Appeals that fail to set forth

appropriate and acceptable grounds for an appeal

shall be dismissed.

The GSAB will consider appeals when all other levels

of appeal have been exhausted and at least one of the

following conditions applies:

a) the student can show grounds that he/she was

previously denied a fair hearing.

b) the decision being appealed is not supported by

substantial evidence.

c) the sanction being imposed is beyond the authority

of the person(s) issuing the decision.

d) the sanction or action is unduly severe or

disproportionately harsh in comparison to similar

cases.

When the GSAB determines that a graduate student

should be afforded a hearing on an appeal, the Chair

of the GSAB shall give written notice to all parties

involved in the appeal, allowing preparation time of

no less than one week before the hearing.

3. Hearings.

All hearings by the GSAB shall be subject to the

following requirements:

a) Any additional materials requested by the GSAB at

the time of the initial review to be considered at

the hearing shall be made available to all parties

prior to the hearing.

b) Parties to the appeal have the right to be present

and hear all arguments and oral statements made

to the board.

c) Parties to the appeal shall make arguments,

present oral statements and written documents,

and question witnesses with regard to any issues

of fact relevant to the grounds for appeal.

d) Hearings shall not be adversarial in nature and

shall be conducted in a manner conducive to

ascertaining the facts of the case upon appeal.

e) Hearings shall be closed to the public and to

members of the College community not

specifically invited by the Board to attend. The

Board may consider requests by any of the parties

to the appeal to have a person with no

involvement in the case attend the hearing as an

observer. The Board has the right to approve or

deny the attendance of any individual observer.

f) Parties to the appeal shall not be permitted to

have legal counsel present during the

proceedings.

g) The GSAB may establish time limitations for

presentations before the Board.

h) GSAB members may address questions to any

person giving testimony before the Board.

i) In hearings involving more than one student, the

Board may choose to hold separate hearings for

each student, if it deems it appropriate to do so.

j) It shall be the responsibility of the Chair, together

with the recording secretary, to see that the

integrity of the record is maintained.

k) The Chair shall preside and rule on matters of

procedure and evidence.

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l) The Chair shall have the right to dismiss from the

hearing anyone whose conduct becomes

disorderly.

m) The minutes of the GSAB shall be made available

to the members of the GSAB and, after their

approval, to all parties to the appeal and to the

Dean. Proceedings of the GSAB shall be

considered confidential except insofar as

information needs to be disclosed in order to

execute the final resolution of the appeal. The

burden of confidentiality is borne by the GSAB

members, all parties to the appeal, any witnesses

who appear before the GSAB, and any observers

of the proceedings.

4. Findings, decisions and recommendations of the

GSAB:

Upon completion of the hearing, the GSAB shall meet

in closed session for deliberations. A simple majority

vote of the GSAB is required for all findings and

recommendations. In concluding its findings and

recommendations, the Board shall only concern itself

with whether reasonable people, acting on the

available evidence, could have made the same

decision or taken the same action as the one being

appealed within the letter and spirit of the applicable

rules and regulations of the Graduate School and

College or, in the absence of any applicable rule or

regulation, in a manner consistent with the norms of

practice at comparable academic institutions.

The GSAB shall prepare a written report addressing all

issues presented in the appeal and shall make a

recommendation that indicates whether the appealed

decision or sanction should be affirmed, set aside, or

modified. The GSAB may also make recommendations,

if appropriate, for further actions by College

authorities. This report and recommendations shall be

delivered to the Dean within 14 days of concluding its

deliberations. Under normal circumstances, the GSAB

should complete its entire task – considering the

request for an appeal, holding the necessary hearing,

evaluating the appeal, and delivering its report to the

Dean – within 45 days of the date the valid request for

an appeal is duly submitted to the Dean. The Dean

may extend this time limit if the complexity of the

case or the presence of extraordinary circumstances

make a more timely resolution impractical.

The Dean shall act upon the findings and

recommendations of the GSAB within 14 days of

receiving its report. If no action is taken within 14

days, except when extenuating circumstances justify a

delay, the findings and recommendations of the GSAB

will be final. Further appeal is not available within the

College.

TheOfficeofStudentAcademicSupport(OSAS)The Office of Student Academic Support (OSAS) is committed to the academic success of all GSBMS students. The amount of material and pace of the curriculum generally will require students to adapt or modify their study and personal habits, as well as their test‐taking skills, and this can present difficulties for many students. Our goal is to identify struggling students as early as possible and provide academic or other support resources for the purposes of course and exam preparation. OSAS staff members lead workshops about study strategies and are available to meet one‐on‐one with students who would like support with creating individual study plans. The OSAS manages and administers a peer learning partners program in several GSBMS courses. In addition to academic support, the Office of Student Academic Support also offers: workshops on all stages of the writing process; strategies for non‐native English speakers; and individual guidance (in person and electronically) on resumes, cover letters, personal statements, class assignments, presentations, theses, dissertations, and more. OSAS is not involved in career advising and encourages students to seek program specific career advice within their respective program.

SupportServicesOffered:

AcademicSupportServicesOffered:

Study skills and test‐taking strategies workshops

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Time and stress management workshops

Peer Learning Partner Program

One‐on‐one study strategies appointments (in‐person, zoom, or phone)

Study Partner Match Program

Exam and other accommodations (students with disabilities)

Supplemental one‐on‐one writing support for coursework

All students need assistance at some point in their academic career; there are many staff and faculty available at NYMC to assist you.

StudentswithDisabilities New York Medical College prohibits discrimination

against any individual on the basis of physical or

mental disability. It is also the policy of the College

to provide reasonable accommodations, as required

by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the

ADA and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (the

"ADAAA"), to qualified students with a diagnosed

and documented disability who have identified

themselves to the College in a timely manner as

individuals with a disability so that such qualified

students will be capable of completing the full

curriculum of required courses and electives under

College policies and in accordance with applicable

technical standards for admissions and enrollment.

Such reasonable accommodations shall be provided

on an individualized basis and shall serve to alleviate

an impairment created by a functional limitation

unless such accommodations would impose an

undue burden or fundamentally change the

essential educational environment of the program

involved or adversely affect the safety and welfare

of other students, faculty or patients. Furthermore,

it is the policy of the College to require qualified

students with disabilities to meet the same

academic standards as non‐disabled students.

A student seeking an appropriate and reasonable

accommodation by the College must identify as an

individual with a disability by completing and filing the

Registration and Application for Accommodation form

and submitting the appropriate medical

documentation of a disability, as specified below, with

the College Designee for Students with Disabilities in

the Office of Student Academic Support (OSAS) as

soon after matriculating as possible and/or as soon as

a disability becomes known. Appropriate medical

documentation of a disability must include a written

evaluation from a licensed physician, psychologist or

other qualified specialist that establishes the nature

and extent of the disability, the basis for the diagnosis

and the dates of testing, and the current need for

accommodation. The documentation must at a

minimum provide for the following:

a. Clearly identify the diagnosed disability or

disabilities;

b. Describe the functional limitations resulting from

the disability or disabilities;

c. Be current within three (3) years for learning

disabilities and ADHD, and within six (6) months for

psychiatric impairments;

d. Be current for visual, hearing or mobility‐related

impairments. (Although some individuals have long‐

standing or permanent diagnoses, because of the

changing manifestations of many physical disabilities,

it is essential for those individuals to provide recent

and appropriate documentation from a qualified

evaluator);

e. Include a complete educational, developmental and

medical history relevant to the disability;

f. Include a list of all test instruments used in

evaluation and relevant subtest scores. (This

requirement does not apply to visual, hearing or

mobility‐related impairments);

g. Describe the specific accommodations, adaptive

devices, assistive services, compensatory strategies

and/or collateral support services requested;

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h. Be typed or printed on official letterhead with

contact information and signed by an evaluator

qualified to make the diagnosis, including licensure or

certification and area of specialization; and,

i. Provide documentation of accommodations received

at previous educational institutions.

Medical documentation may need to be updated or

augmented in order to be reviewed more fully. A

student who submits documentation that does not

meet the above guidelines will be required to send a

revised evaluation before being considered for

accommodations. Students need to allow time for the

paperwork to be reviewed and processed. From the

time a student's complete file has been submitted, it

will take up to fifteen (15) business days to make a

determination and notify the student of a decision.

Students should plan accordingly and submit

documents early, so there is enough time to review

the file, make a determination, and put exam

accommodations in place prior to any upcoming

examinations.

The evaluation and forwarding of medical

documentation to the College Designee for Students

with Disabilities in the Office of Academic Support

shall be done at the student's expense. The completed

Application for Accommodation(s)form and the

medical documentation received shall be reviewed by

the College Designee for Students with Disabilities in

the Office of Academic Support and an in‐person

meeting will be arranged to discuss the student’s

needs. Following such review, the College Designee

will prepare a written accommodations plan if the

student is found to qualify for reasonable

accommodations because of a disability. Not all

accommodations requested by a student or suggested

by an evaluator are necessarily feasible, reasonable or

appropriate in a medical or graduate school

environment. The student's needs and preferences

shall be taken into consideration, along with the

applicable technical standards for admissions and

enrollment, when determining what is reasonable;

however, the College is not obligated to approve a

student's exact request. If the student agrees with the

written accommodations plan, the student will accept

and such plan shall be in effect for the term of such

academic year. Such plan shall thereafter be reviewed

each academic year by the College Designee for

Students with Disabilities and the student involved at

the beginning of each academic year to determine

whether it should be continued, modified or

terminated. A digital confirmation by email is

sufficient to show the student has reviewed and

accepted the offered accommodations. In the event

that the student disagrees with the plan set forth, the

student may initiate an appeal to be considered by the

Ad‐Hoc Committee for Students with Disabilities in

accordance with the NYMC policy.

DiversityatNewYorkMedicalCollegeNew York Medical College has a strong commitment

to diversity, dating back to our earliest years as a

medical school. Diversity and Inclusion works to

ensure that the College’s student body, faculty and

staff reflect the breadth of backgrounds and ethnic

composition of the communities we and our

graduates serve.

Creating an inclusive environment means that we not

only welcome diverse students to our campus, we also

make every effort to ensure their success here and

throughout their careers. To that end, we offer

tutorial services, career counseling, financial

counseling, personal guidance and many other

additional services to ensure that they thrive here and

able to take advantage of all that we offer.

We also work on faculty and staff recruitment and

retention, ensuring that minority candidates and

current employees have every opportunity for

advancement. We continue to strengthen our

performance in this area and welcome questions and

feedback.

Statement of Non‐Discrimination

It is the policy of the College that no person shall be

denied admission to any education program or activity

on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination

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involving, but not limited to, such factors as race,

religion, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, creed,

age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy,

veteran status or any other any status or condition

protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Under Title IX, any educational institution receiving

Federal financial assistance must notify the school

community of its nondiscrimination policy and the

name and contact information for its Title IX

coordinator, and adopt and publish grievance

procedures providing for the prompt and equitable

resolution of sex discrimination complaints. Every

member of the College community should also be

aware that it is the policy of the College to prohibit all

forms of sexual and gender‐based discrimination and

misconduct, that such behavior violates both law and

this Policy, that the College shall respond promptly

and effectively to reports of violations of this Policy

and shall take appropriate action to prevent, to

correct, and when necessary, to discipline behavior

that violates this Policy.

The College is an Equal Educational and Employment

Opportunity Institution. It is the policy of the College

to provide equality of educational and employment

opportunity for all persons regardless of as race,

religion, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, creed,

age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy,

veteran status or any other any status or condition

protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ‐

except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide

educational or employment qualifications. The College

is committed to recruiting, employing, and promoting

individuals based on job‐related qualifications and to

engage in good‐faith efforts to achieve employment

parity when necessary.

All policies of the College regarding admissions,

employment and educational programs and activities

are established and administered in conformity with

applicable federal and state laws specifically including

Title IX, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Americans

with Disabilities Act and with Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and

regulations thereunder prohibiting practices or

policies in admissions, education programs, or

employment that are in any way discriminatory on the

basis of sex, age and disability, respectively.

Graduation

Degree Conferrals and Issuing of Diplomas

NYMC’s Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences

confers degrees three times a year with one formal

graduation (commencement) ceremony in May.

Upon completion of all degree requirements, except

in‐progress courses, students submit a graduation

application to the registrar’s office before the

published deadline (if applicable, a non‐refundable fee

must be paid at the time the student applies). Degrees

are conferred once the student’s full academic record

has been reviewed, and it is determined that all

academic requirements have been fulfilled.

The College’s annual graduation (commencement)

ceremony is held each May. Students attending the

ceremony will receive their diploma on stage and must

purchase graduation attire from the College supplier.

Graduating students who do not attend the ceremony

can either pick up their diploma or request that the

registrar’s office mail it to them. Diplomas are not

issued to students with outstanding financial

obligations to the College.

StandardsofConduct

General principles

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The Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences

expects its students, as members of the academic

community, to conduct themselves and their activities

in the highest traditions of those engaged in the

search for knowledge. Students are expected to be

truthful in submitting work that is identified as the

result of their own effort. Cheating and plagiarism, in

any form, will not be tolerated. Since our graduate

programs are based in experimental science,

particular emphasis is to be placed on honesty and

integrity in testing and research and the appropriate

acknowledgment of the contributions of others to

one’s own dissertation, thesis and reports. No

publication is permitted without the consent of all

participating investigators. Potential conflicts of

interest that may impede an investigator’s impartiality

in conducting research must be disclosed to

appropriate institutional officials. Fabrication or

falsification of data in any form will not be tolerated.

Students are also expected to treat other members of

the college community – including faculty, staff and

fellow students – with appropriate respect and

honesty. In turn, students may expect to be treated

with appropriate respect and honesty.

Serious violations of these principles will result in

disciplinary action, including possible dismissal.

The graduate school and the college have adopted a

number of policies that address specific issues related

to standards of conduct. Some of these are

summarized below in abridged form.

Student Code of Academic Integrity and Professionalism (Excerpted from the preamble to the Student Code)

“Academic integrity and respect for the dignity of the

individual are essential in any educational endeavor. In

scholarly endeavors, all participants must commit

themselves to truthfulness and honesty in the search

for new insight and knowledge. In addition, honesty,

integrity and respect in all interactions with

colleagues, peers, teachers and support staff, as well

as with patients and their families, are essential

professional attributes.

As a community devoted to the health sciences,

professionalism is a core value. The attitudes and

behaviors described by the term professionalism serve

as the foundation of the expectations that society has

of us as members of the medical and health sciences

community. Therefore, as professionals, practitioners,

scientists and students, we value attitudes, behaviors

and habits expected of professionals – e.g.,

commitments to high standards of competence and

performance; integrity, honesty and ethical behavior;

respect for all individuals regardless of gender, sexual

orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, marital

status, veteran status, disability, or occupation or level

of training; meeting responsibilities and commitments;

excellent communication skills, reflecting behaviors

expected of professionals; maintaining appropriate

relations with patients, colleagues and others;

managing conflicts of interest; continuous self‐

improvement; and honoring the trust that is placed in

us by society.

By accepting admission to New York Medical College,

students commit to the ideals, ethics and appropriate

conduct of their chosen profession.”

The NYMC Student Code of Academic Integrity and

Professionalism outlines general areas of conduct that

are expected, and types of conduct that are

prohibited, of all students at NYMC. Examples of

inappropriate conduct are offered as guidelines, with

the understanding that no policy can specify all

possible behaviors or cover all possible mitigating

circumstances.

Allegations of violations of this Student Code or of

other policies regulating student conduct by students

in the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences will

be adjudicated by the policy described below.

Procedures for Adjudicating Allegations of Violations

of the Code of Academic Integrity and Professionalism

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When graduate students in the Graduate School of

Basic Medical Sciences are alleged to have violated the

standards of conduct expected of them – as detailed in

the College’s Code of Academic Integrity and

Professionalism, the GSBMS Bulletin, and in other

College and school policies that address standards of

conduct and professional behavior, such as, but not

limited to, the Policy of Professional Conduct in

Student‐ Student and Teacher‐Student Relations, the

Sexual Harassment Policy, the Drug‐Free School and

Campus Policy, the Electronic Communications Policy

Statement, and the NYMC Guidelines for Ethical

Practices in Research – the procedures outlined in this

policy will be used to review the allegation, decide the

guilt or innocence of the accused student, and, if the

student is guilty, determine an appropriate and

proportionate penalty for the violation.

Disciplinary Action for Unacceptable Conduct

Students are subject to disciplinary action, including

suspension or dismissal, because of unacceptable

conduct. Serious violation of the principles of honesty

and integrity are grounds for disciplinary action.

Inappropriate behavior towards other members of the

college community may also constitute grounds for

disciplinary action. If such violations or behavior are

brought to the attention of the dean, the dean will

investigate and provide the accused student a chance

to refute the charges, if necessary. When the integrity

of research or the safety of individuals is at possible

immediate risk, the dean may suspend the accused

student from any or all academic activities or

privileges while the matter is being investigated.

Official letters of dismissal shall be sent by the dean

upon the recommendation of, or after conferring with,

the student's program director. A student may appeal

a decision for dismissal from the School.

Rights and Responsibilities of Students in the

Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences

(Excerpted and adopted from the complete policy)

The graduate programs of the Graduate School of

Basic Medical Sciences are intended to provide their

students with the knowledge and skills necessary to

pursue careers in the biomedical sciences and/or in

fields allied with the biomedical sciences. Students

who enroll in one of these academic programs have

certain legitimate expectations (or rights) regarding

the educational program they are undertaking, and

also assume certain responsibilities. The Rights and

Responsibilities document outlines these rights and

responsibilities in general terms by establishing

principles that are intended to serve as guidelines for

the student’s experience at NYMC. It has separate

sections that cover General Principles, Academic

Regulations and Student Progress, Research Training

and Intellectual Property Issues, Financial Aid and

Employment Issues, and the Grievance Process. This

document does not replace or supersede other

documents that specify graduate school and/or

College policies with regard to academic rules and

regulations, student financial aid, employee rights and

conditions of employment, maintenance of a safe

working environment, discrimination, or sexual

harassment.

Guidelines for Ethical Practices in Research and

Policies for Dealing with Instances of Alleged

Violations of Ethical Standards

(Excerpted from the policy, as amended in October

2004)

Students conducting research are bound by the same

ethical guidelines that apply to faculty investigators,

within the limits of their authority and responsibilities.

The purpose of these guidelines is to preclude the

occurrences of all unethical scientific practices in

research such as (a) deliberate falsification or

misrepresentation in the proposal, conduct or

reporting of research, (b) pilfering of scientific data

and plagiarism in scientific publications, and (c)

misappropriation of research funds. The integrity of

the entire scientific enterprise, and, in particular, of

this institution requires that the College pay special

attention to and expeditiously and equitably resolve

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any allegations of unethical scientific actions violating

professional standards or regulation by investigators

at the College or its affiliated hospitals. Maintenance

of high ethical standards in the conduct of research

and research training requires the establishment of a

set of guidelines directed towards the delineation of

ethical standards in research. This document attempts

to do so. Furthermore, it cites recommendations for

investigating allegations of unethical scientific

practices and outlines procedures for reporting and

correcting the consequences of such unethical

practices, while at the same time protecting the rights

and reputation of the investigators.

SexualHarassmentPolicy(Excerpted from the complete policy)

New York Medical College is committed to providing

all of our students and employees an environment

free from conduct constituting harassment and to

discipline any student or employee who violates this

policy. New York Medical College’s policy is to

investigate all complaints of sexual harassment

thoroughly and promptly. To the fullest extent

possible, the College will keep complaints and the

terms of their resolution confidential. If an

investigation reveals that harassment has occurred,

the College will take corrective action, as appropriate.

It is the responsibility of faculty and management to

create an atmosphere free of sexual harassment. It is

also the duty of each student and employee to respect

the rights of fellow students and employees.

If you feel you have experienced or witnessed

harassment, whether you are a student or an

employee, you may notify Lisa Tronzano in Human

Resources (914‐594‐2802).

StatementofNon‐discriminationNew York Medical College is an Equal Opportunity and

Affirmative Action Institution. No person shall be

denied admission to any educational program or

activity on the basis of any legally prohibited

discrimination involving, but not limited to, such

factors as race, color, creed, religion, national or

ethnic origin, sex, age, or disability. Additionally, no

person shall be discriminated against on such a basis

in the College’s programs, activities and employment.

All policies regarding admissions, employment and

educational programs and activities are established

and administered in conformity with the Education

Practices Act of New York as well as applicable state

and federal civil rights laws, specifically including Title

IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and with

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as

amended, and regulations there under prohibiting

practices or policies in admissions, education

programs, or employment that are in any way

discriminatory on the basis of sex and disability,

respectively.

Megan Siemers Livingston, Academic Support

Specialist, is the Section 504 Coordinator for

Individuals with Disabilities. Her office is located in the

Administration Building, Valhalla, NY 10595, and her

telephone number is (914) 594‐3880.

Katherine Dillon Smith, M.S.W, Director of Student

and Residential Life is the Coordinator for Title IX. Her

office is located in the Administration Building,

Valhalla, NY 10595, and her telephone number is (914)

594‐4527.

Hate/Biased‐Related Crime Prevention Statement

(Excerpted and adopted from the College’s “Hate/Bias‐

Related Crime Prevention Statement”)

New York Medical College shall not tolerate hate/bias‐

related crimes and shall investigate, review and take

all appropriate actions. A hate/bias‐related crime is

committed when a person intentionally selects

another person against whom a specified offense is

committed or intended to be committed because of a

belief or perception regarding such other person's

race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, age,

disability, religion or religious practice, or sexual

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orientation, regardless of whether the belief or

perception is correct. A hate/bias‐related crime is also

committed when a person intentionally engages in a

specified offense such as murder, assault, kidnapping,

stalking, harassment, arson, robbery, vandalism, or

other crimes against another person because of a

belief or perception regarding such other person's

race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, age,

disability, religion or religious practice, or sexual

orientation, regardless of whether the belief or

perception is correct.

Students who believe that they have been a target of a

bias‐related crime are encouraged to immediately

report the incident to the Campus Security Office and

to the following individuals, dependent on the

enrollment status of such student: the Senior

Associate Dean for Students for the School of

Medicine; the Vice Dean, the School of Health Sciences

and Practice; or, the Dean of the Graduate School of

Basic Medical Sciences. The incident, with the

assistance of the College's Office of the General

Counsel, will be reviewed, investigated, and a

determination made as to how the allegation will be

handled.

Drug‐Free School and Campus Policy

(Excerpted from the complete policy)

New York Medical College recognizes its special

responsibility to prevent the illicit use of drugs or

alcohol on College premises by faculty, students and

employees. It is the policy of New York Medical

College to prohibit the unlawful possession, use or

distribution of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol by

faculty, employees and students on College premises

or as part of any activities of the College. Drug and

alcohol counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation

programs are available.

Smoke‐Free Policy

(Adopted from the College’s “Smoke‐Free Policy

Statement” as amended in 2011)

It is the policy of New York Medical College to

establish a smoke‐free environment at all of its owned

and leased premises, to provide information to faculty,

employees and students on the potential health

hazards of smoking and of the availability of smoke‐

free programs and to ensure that employees and

students who smoke to respect the rights of others

who do not wish to be exposed to the bad effects of

inhaling smoke. Therefore, no smoking shall be

permitted on any premises of New York Medical

College subject to this policy, which are be the

College’s owned or leased buildings and grounds on

the Valhalla campus, including the public areas,

lounges, entrances, exit or egress areas, walkways and

loading docks, and including both the inside and

outside areas of Grasslands housing and dormitories.

This policy also applies to individuals in outdoor

enclosed work areas where there is an overhead

structure that may partially contain smoke. The policy

also applies to all outdoor events sponsored by the

College and in all vehicles owned and operated by the

College. Violations of this policy will result initially in

referrals to smoke‐free or rehabilitation programs or

other remedial measures as a requirement for

continued employment and finally appropriate

disciplinary actions.

NewYorkMedicalCollege’sSocialMediaPolicyStatement

In keeping with New York Medical College’s (NYMC)

and Touro College and University System’s policies

on student online conduct, College staff members

do not “police” online social networks and the

College is firmly committed to the principle of free

speech. However, when the College receives a

report of inappropriate online conduct, we are

obligated to investigate; This is true even when a

student posts to a personal social media account

using their own phone or computer while off‐

campus or during a break. The College has the right

to discipline students for misconduct or lack of

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professionalism wherever it occurs, including

online.

Student Organizations and Activities Student life at NYMC comprises a rich mix of

experiences based on our location, our culture and

our offerings. We offer a wide range of opportunities

to be involved with the local community, join a broad

range of student organizations and participate in

campus and local events, as well as live comfortably,

dine well, stay fit and most of all, have fun. We

encourage students to be involved in as many

activities as possible – be they social, recreational,

religious/spiritual or athletic – as they complement

your academic experiences and help to assuage stress.

Participating in student organizations is a great way to

meet friends, engage in fun and worthwhile activities,

complement your academic work and build leadership

skills – all of which will benefit you throughout your

career. Our many student clubs and organizations are

organized into five categories:

Career Interest: approximately two dozen

clubs for students interested in specialty areas

such as anesthesiology, cardiology,

emergency medicine, ethics, family medicine,

infectious disease, oncology, pediatrics,

neurology and radiology.

Community Service: a variety of opportunities

to be involved in the local community by

volunteering at hospitals, shelters and clinics;

delivering tobacco‐awareness programs in

local middle and high schools; and staffing the

annual Community Health Fair.

Cultural and Religious: interest groups

providing connection and programming for

Jewish, Christian, Asian‐Pacific, Chinese,

Latino and South Asian students.

National Organizations: campus chapters of

such important professional groups as Alpha

Omega Alpha, American Medical Student

Association, American Medical Women’s

Association, American Physician Scientists

Association, Physicians for a National Health

Program and many others.

Social and Recreational: nearly two dozen

recreational, fitness and other clubs, including

the Art Club, the Arrhythmias a cappella

group, Camping Club, Climbing Club, Cycling

Club, Flag Football, Intramural Basketball

League, Student Senate, Ballroom Dance Club

and Wine Club of NYMC.

Get involved!

Check out the campus publication, InTouch

Archive, for announcements of upcoming

activities and other news of importance to

members of the NYMC community.

The SOM Student Senate helps create

solutions that will ensure the success and

holistic wellness of the entire New York

Medical College Community.

The SHSP Student Healthcare Executives help

prepare tomorrow’s public health leaders to

preserve, protect, and improve the health of

individuals, families and communities through

education, investigation, practice and service.

The GSBMS Graduate Student

Association solidifies a mutually beneficial

relationship between the graduate student

body and the college community.

For additional information on any of our clubs

or student activities, please contact the Dean

of Student Activities at (914) 594‐4491.

Health and Wellness The Department of Student Mental Health and Wellness Services provides free and confidential psychological and psychiatric services for students, in addition to programs and strategies designed to

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reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, and address overall health of students. Students are encouraged to access services by making an appointment with one of our professionals, or linking to events to explore workshops and activities. The Department of Student Mental Health and Wellness Services (SMH&WS) includes a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, and Social Worker. Students are entitled to five free and confidential acute/crisis sessions per academic year. The center prides itself on confidentiality, professionalism, respect, empathy, awareness and enhancement of quality of life for students. SMH&WS provides workshops and activities to address student concerns in the areas of nutrition, stress management, mindfulness and awareness. The center also provides integrative exercises, yoga, meditation, and Pilates, to enhance overall health of the student population. After‐hours crisis service: This service can be utilized by all NYMC students and is intended to provide immediate access to counseling on nights and weekends in case of emergency.

Health Services and Insurance

The Office of Health Services handles general medical

problems and is staffed by a nurse practitioner and a

medical director. Our providers are available to

provide episodic care for most common

illnesses. Situations requiring on‐going care will be

referred out to an appropriate health care

provider. Students may purchase access to NYMC

Health Services only if the student is a full‐time

matriculated student who purchases health insurance

coverage through New York Medical College or shows

proof of acceptable health insurance from a domestic

health insurance plan outside of NYMC. Health

Services apply only to the student and not to her/his

family members. The Health Services annual fee is

currently $225.00 for the 2019‐2020 year but subject

to change each fall.

Full‐time matriculated students only are eligible for

health insurance, available through New York Medical

College. Students may enroll in this coverage either

during the open enrollment period prior to the

beginning of each semester or anytime during the

term with proof of a qualifying life event. Enrollment

is through our consultants site:

https//app.hsac.com/nymc. Payment should be made

on TouchNet through the TouroOne portal. Yearly

costs are subject to change annually effective July 1.

All International applicants must provide proof of

health insurance coverage at the time of registration.

insurance coverage at the time of registration.

Office of International Students and

Scholars The Office of International Students and Scholars

(OISS) is dedicated to helping and providing

information to international students and

scholars. The office is located in on the second floor of

the Administration Building.

Forms

International applicants in F‐1 status who are applying

after receiving a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. or

Canadian college must contact the International

Student and Scholar Advisor.

New students must bring their I‐20 forms, passports

and I‐94 cards to International Student and Scholar

Advisor upon arrival on campus. If you have questions

about your visa status or are planning a trip outside

the U.S., please contact Elizabeth Ward.

International Applicant Financial Affidavit Form

International Sponsor Affidavit

Helpful Links

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

U.S. Department of State

Social Security Administration International

Programs.

United States Department of Labor

Embassies of Washington D.C.

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Tax Topic 851, Resident and Nonresident

Aliens ‐ IRS

Contact

International Student and Scholar Advisor, Elizabeth

Ward, complies with immigration for students, faculty,

and researchers.

Elizabeth Ward

International Student and Scholar Advisor

40 Sunshine Cottage Road Valhalla, NY 10595

[email protected]

Phone: (914) 594‐4846

Fax: (914) 594‐4643

Housing The Office of Student and Residential Life strives to

serve students as effectively as possible by providing

various different housing options for full‐time,

matriculated medical and graduate students. The

Office is committed to assisting students in making the

most of their living experience and supporting them in

achieving their educational goals. As such, students

are encouraged to become active members of their

community.

The Office of Student and Residential Life provides the

following services to students:

Acts as a liaison between building residents and

other NYMC offices to ensure all appropriate

services/maintenance are provided

Coordinates all assignments, billing charges,

move‐in/out, housing lottery and maintain

rosters/databases

Handles disciplinary matters within the student

housing

Arranges and provide various recreational

opportunities for students

Creates workshops and resources for off‐campus

housing options; maintain off‐campus housing

listings

Creates programs and events that foster a sense

of community, and opportunities for integrative

learning

NYMCStudentCommunications&OnlineAccesstoServices:TheTouroOnePortalhttps://touroone.touro.edu/sso/login

The TouroOne Portal functions as a single, online

gateway for students to access their NYMC

information, records, and grades as well as perform

important tasks, such as registering for classes, making

payments, viewing financial aid status, printing an

unofficial transcript, updating contact information and

much more. The Portal contains links to academic

resources such as online course content in the

learning management system (LCMS+/Canvas) and

library resources.

The Portal is also the location where students can

access their NYMC email. All active students are

assigned an NYMC email address on the College‐Wide

Area Computer Network. This network is used for

communication among students, faculty, and

administrators.

All official communication, once enrolled, must be

conducted via a student’s NYMC email account.

In addition to the Portal and NYMC email, the College

publication, InTouch, also contains announcements of

upcoming activities and other stories of interest to all

members of the College community.

ChangesofAddressandPhoneNumberStudents are responsible for keeping their address and

phone number current with NYMC. Students may

update their contact information through the

TouroOne Portal at

https://touroone.touro.edu/sso/login as needed.

Official NYMC correspondence is emailed to the

student’s NYMC email address, or mailed to the

student’s “mailing” address on file. If no “mailing”

address type exists, mail will be sent to a student’s

“permanent” address.

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StudentAccesstoNYMCResourcesandFacilities

It is the policy of New York Medical College to provide

a security identification badge to all currently

registered students. The badge will be programmed to

provide access to those buildings on the Valhalla

campus necessary to the program in which the

student is registered or assigned, as well as designated

parking areas. Badges will be active for the period of

time a student is enrolled and actively involved in their

coursework.

In addition to building access, students will also be

assigned a network and email account. The network

account gives access to the TouroOne Portal, library

resources, and internal and external networks for use

in accordance with the College’s Computer Use Policy.

Student network and email access will remain active

for one year following graduation.

All access will be deactivated upon withdrawal, leave

of absence, or dismissal from the student’s academic

program. An exception may be granted for inactive

students who are approved to remain in student

housing. Students requiring extended access while on

leave or for other designated purposes can request an

exception to the access policy from the Dean of their

School.

SecurityThe Department is responsible for overall campus

security, emergency response, investigations, crime

prevention, campus shuttle, and management of the

parking permit and ID badge program. The

department is staffed by a director, (1) associate

director, (1) assistant director, (16) full‐time and (9)

part‐time uniformed security officers. All security staff

are employees of the College. All security officers are

New York State licensed security officers who receive

8 hours of pre‐employment training, 16 hours of on

the job training and 8 hours of annual refresher

training as required by New York State. Additionally,

officers receive training annually in CPR/AED, fire

extinguisher usage, response to hazardous materials

emergencies and threat awareness. The College is a

New York State approved security guard training

school and both the Director and Associate and

Assistant Directors are certified security guard

instructors. The security staff are not armed and do

not have police or peace officer arrest powers.

Officers are assigned to both fixed and motor patrols.

Primary law enforcement jurisdiction for student

housing lies with the Mount Pleasant Police

Department. The rest of the campus is under the

jurisdiction of the Westchester County Department of

Public Safety. The security director works closely with

both of these police agencies on matters affecting the

campus including criminal investigations, crime

prevention and emergency.

TransportationandParkingGetting around the area is convenient, thanks to our

location on several Beeline bus routes in Westchester

County. Please consult the Beeline website for up‐to‐

date information on fares, routes and schedules.

If you do bring your own vehicle to campus, we have

several secure and convenient parking lots for

students use. The only lots available to students who

do not live on campus are 1 and 5. Click to

view parking areas on campus.

NYMC also provides a campus Shuttle service. Click to

read more about transportation services.

HealthSciencesLibrary Mailing Address: New York Medical College

Health Sciences Library Basic Sciences Building 40 Sunshine Cottage Road Valhalla, NY 10595

Main Phone: 914‐594‐4200 Email: [email protected]

Chat reference: http://ask.library.nymc.edu

Marie T. Ascher, M.S, M.P.H. Lillian Hetrick Huber Endowed Director

914‐594‐4207

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Piedade Rodrigues Head, Library Operations

914‐594‐4208

The Health Sciences Library (HSL) in Valhalla, New York comprises two physical locations: The Main library in the Basic Sciences Building and the Skyline Drive branch (GN F22). The library’s mission is to foster excellence and innovation in education, research, and scholarship through the provision of curated resources, expert services, facilities conducive to independent and collaborative learning, and wide ranging community partnerships in support of the College mission. Students are at the heart of everything we do including assuring adequate study hours and space conducive to your concentration and focus. We provide current and highly rated information resources accessed via a navigable web site, as well as training on the use of information in support of evidence based practice. We always welcome any suggestions that may enhance your experience. Library Access All current NYMC students have full onsite and remote access to the library’s resources. Students use their NYMC network login to access resources when not on the campus network including via guest Wi‐Fi, in student housing, and at clinical sites. A library barcode is needed to borrow books, including reserve materials. Facilities Library facilities continue to change as we support the evolving nature of our Schools. Of note:

Two locations: the Main Library (located off the Basic Sciences Building lobby) and the Skyline Library (Ground Floor North in the Skyline Building)

Ergonomic seating areas in individual study carrels and open tables

Group study rooms in both locations (reserve http://calendar.library.nymc.edu/booking/studyrooms) and in the Skyline Library

2 computer rooms in Main Library

Library Classroom

Public workstations

Wi‐Fi throughout

Hours

24/7 with a valid NYMC ID card.

Regular Full Service Hours during school year: Monday‐Thursday 8:00 AM – 10PM Friday 8:00 AM ‐ 3:00 PM (October‐March) 8:00 AM ‐ 5:00 PM (April‐September) Sunday 12:00 PM‐ 8:00 PM Skyline Library Hours: The library and building is available via student ID card swipe from 6:00 AM – midnight. A librarian is present on most weekdays from 11:00 AM‐3:00 PM. Students interested in studying at Touro library sites may follow this link to see options: http://library.nymc.edu/tourolibraries.cfm Selected Resources The HSL carefully selects resources, books, journals, and monitors usage to ensure we have the best materials to support NYMC programs. Full list: http://library.nymc.edu/Database/ PubMed with full‐text links to journal articles Cochrane Library (systematic reviews, effectiveness studies) Dynamed (evidence based point of care for clinical medicine)

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UpToDate (point of care resource) Access Medicine (specialized book collection) Bates’ Visual Guide (physical examination videos) Clinical Key (broad collection of books, journals and videos plus clinical summaries) Ebrary (large and broadly scoped ebook collection) Embase (Global bibliographic medicine and pharmacy resource, complements PubMed) USMLE Easy (web based Board preparation for Step 1 and 2) More than 18,000 print and electronic journal titles and more than 200,000 print and electronic books accessible via our Online Catalog (NYMCat) and Ebook/Ejournal portal (online titles only). Services Reference and Educational Services: 914‐594‐4203

In‐person research assistance, walk in if librarian available or by appointment http://nymc.libsurveys.com/consultation

Chat or email assistance via “Ask Us” links on home page

Classes on Demand: http://guides.library.nymc.edu/sb.php?subject_id=10665

Instruction librarians also provide sessions within the curriculum in support of Information Management Competencies and evidence based practice

Circulation 914‐594‐4200

Books: 28 days, 1 renewal

Journals: 3 days, 1 renewal

Computer, chargers, headphones: 2 hours

Reserves: 2 hours (on site only) 3 days depending on item, no renewal

Document Delivery Services and Interlibrary Loan 914 594 4200

All document delivery requests should be submitted via the ILLiad system and are free of charge. http://msl.nymc.edu/illiad/logon.html

Scan on Demand (from print journals owned by HSL): sent to your email

Interlibrary Loan (for books and journal articles the library doesn’t own): Borrowed

from another library on your behalf. All articles are emailed; median turnaround time is under two days. Use only for your own educational purposes.

EBM Resource Center: http://guides.library.nymc.edu/EBM_Resource_Center Printing and scanning:

College printers, B&W and color, and scanning from your personal account

Poster printing (See the website for poster options and pricing): http://library.nymc.edu/access/poster_

3D printer Contact the library to schedule a

consultation to use the 3D printer. 914 594 4203

StudentServicesContactInformation GSBMS Dean’s Office and Administration Marina K. Holz, Ph.D. Dean Tetyana Kobets, M.D., M.S.P.H. Assistant Dean for Ph.D. Programs Ken Lerea, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Master’s Programs Barbara Lewis, M.A. Director of Academic Administration Valerie Romeo‐Messana Director of Admissions Catherine Yankou, M.P.H. Recruiter/Advisor Barbara Gleason Admissions and Special Projects Coordinator Marie Stephanie Gomez, M.P.A. Administrative Assistant Telephone: 914‐594‐4110 Fax: 914‐594‐4944 Email: [email protected]

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Location: Basic Sciences Building, Room A41

__________________________________________ Graduate Program Directors Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (M.S.) Joseph M. Wu, Ph.D. 914‐594‐4891 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Ph.D.) Zhongtao Zhang, Ph.D. 914‐594‐4728 Cell Biology (M.S. & Ph.D.) Victor A. Fried, Ph.D. 914‐594‐4005 Microbiology & Immunology (M.S.) Chandra Shekhar Bakshi, Ph.D. 914‐594‐4814 Microbiology & Immunology (Ph.D.) Raj K. Tiwari, Ph.D. 914‐594‐4870 Pathology (M.S. & Ph.D.) Tetyana Kobets, M.D., M.S.P.H. 914‐594‐3105 Clinical Laboratory Sciences (M.S.) Carol A. Carbonaro, Ph.D., SM, MLSCM (ASCP) 914‐594‐4778 Pharmacology (M.S.) Charles T. Stier, Ph.D. 914‐594‐4138 Pharmacology (Ph.D.) Sachin Gupte, M.D., Ph.D. 914‐594‐3937 Physiology (M.S. & Ph.D.) Carl I. Thompson, Ph.D. 914‐594‐4106 Basic Medical Sciences ‐ Traditional Track (M.S.) Ken M. Lerea, Ph.D. 914‐594‐4097 Basic Medical Sciences ‐ Accelerated Track (M.S.) Brian Ratliff, Ph.D.

914‐594‐4999 Biomedical Science & Management Dana Mordue, Ph.D. 914‐594‐4981

__________________________________________ Office of Academic Support Kristina H. Petersen, Ph.D. Director of Academic Support Telephone: 914‐594‐4498 Fax: 914‐594‐4613 Location: Administration Building, 215

__________________________________________ Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness Reon Baird‐Feldman, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Co‐Director, Student Mental Health and Wellness David Stern, M.D. Psychiatrist Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Co‐Director, Student Mental Health and Wellness Robin Hershkowitz, LCSW‐R Licensed Clinical Social Worker Skyline, RM 2S‐D52 914‐594‐2577 Kelsey Polikoff Administrative Assistant Skyline, RM 2S‐K06 914‐594‐3880

Appointment Office Hours: October 1 through March 31 (Fall/Winter): 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 AM to 7 PM, Tuesday 9 AM to 3 PM, Friday April 1 through September 30 (Spring/Summer): 9 AM to 5 PM, Mon, Wed, Thurs, and Fri 9 AM to 7 PM, Tuesday Walk‐in Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 2 PM to 5 PM Skyline, RM 2S‐D45

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Location: 19 Skyline Drive, Rm. 2S‐D45 Appointments: [email protected] After‐hours crisis service: [email protected]

__________________________________________ Health Services Marisa A. Montecalvo, M.D. Medical Director Katherine Kowalski, ANP Nurse Practitioner Rochelle Saks, M.P.A Administrator, Health Services Telephone: 914‐594‐4234 Fax: 914‐594‐4692 Location: Basic Sciences Building, 1st Floor

__________________________________________ Office of the Registrar Eileen Romero Registrar Lia Kayman Assistant Registrar Telephone: 914‐594‐4495

Fax: 914‐594‐3752 Email: [email protected] Location: Administration Building, Room 127

Office of the Bursar Karin Ahyoung Bursar Lisa Collins Student Account Representative Telephone: 914‐594‐4454 Fax: 914‐594‐3477 Location: Administration Building, Room 115

__________________________________________ Office of Student Financial Planning Anthony M. Sozzo, M.A., M.S. Ed. Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Director of Student Financial Planning and Student Activities Telephone: 914‐594‐4491 Location: Administration Building, Room 125

__________________________________________ Office of Student and Residential Life Katherine Dillon Smith, M.S.W. Director of Student and Residential Life Telephone: 914‐594‐4832 Email: [email protected] Location: Administration Building, Room 116

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CampusMap

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DrivingDirectionstotheMainCampusFrom New England: Take the New England Thruway (I‐95) or Merritt/Hutchinson River Parkway south to the Cross

Westchester Expressway (I‐287) west. Continue west on I‐287 (toward the Tappan Zee Bridge) to Exit 3‐the Sprain Brook

Parkway north. Continue north (straight, left lane) on the Sprain Brook Parkway to Rt. 100/ Westchester Medical Center

(second exit). Turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto Hospital Rd. (formerly Peripheral Rd.). Continue straight onto

Hospital Rd. At the end of Hospital Rd. (2nd stop sign) turn right. The Administration Bldg. (#40 Sunshine Cottage) is the first

building on your left.

From East Side of New York City and Long Island: Take the Major Deegan Expressway (I‐87) which becomes the New York

Thruway North to exit 7A, Saw Mill River Parkway North. Take Exit 23 and turn right onto Old Saw Mill River Road. Stay in

left lane and turn left onto 9A North. Make a right at the traffic light for Dana Road (across from Home Depot). Proceed to

the stop sign and turn left onto Sunshine Cottage Rd. Follow Sunshine Cottage Rd. to #40 Administration Bldg. on your right.

From New York City, Long Island via Bronx River Parkway: Take the Bronx River Parkway north to the Sprain Brook

Parkway north to Rt. 100/Hawthorne exit. Turn left at end of exit ramp onto Hospital Road. Continue straight onto Hospital

Rd. (formerly Peripheral Rd.). At the end of Hospital Rd. (2nd stop sign) turn right. The Administration Bldg. (#40 Sunshine

Cottage) is the first building on your left.

From West Side of New York City: Take the Henry Hudson Parkway (9A) north to the Saw Mill River Parkway. Take Eastview

Exit 23 onto Old Saw Mill River Road. Stay in left lane and turn left onto 9A North/Saw Mill River Road. Make a right at the

traffic light for Dana Road. At the first stop sign, turn left onto Sunshine Cottage Rd. Pass the Alumni Building and continue

on until you see #40 ‐ Administration Building/Sunshine Cottage on right.

From Upstate New York via the New York State Thruway south and Northern New Jersey: Cross the Tappan Zee Bridge to

Exit 8A for NY‐119/Sawmill Parkway North towards Elmsford. Keep left at the fork following signs for Saw Mill River Pkwy

North/Katonah. Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway North. Take Exit 23 and turn right onto Old Saw Mill River Road. Stay in

left lane and turn left onto 9A North. Make a right at the traffic light for Dana Road. At the first stop sign, turn left onto

Sunshine Cottage Rd. Pass the Alumni Building and continue on until you see #40 ‐ Administration Building/Sunshine

Cottage on right.

From Northern Westchester and Upstate New York via the Taconic Parkway or the Saw Mill River Parkway: Take the

Taconic Parkway or Saw Mill River Parkway south to the Sprain Brook Parkway. Take the first exit (Rt. 100/Westchester

Medical Center) off the Sprain Brook Parkway and turn right at the end of the ramp onto Rt. 100. Proceed approximately

1/4 mile and make a right onto Hospital Rd. (formerly Peripheral Rd.). Continue straight onto Hospital Rd. At the end of

Hospital Rd. (2nd stop sign) turn right. The Administration Bldg. (#40 Sunshine Cottage) is the first building on your left.

From Upstate New York via I‐684: Take I‐684 south to the Saw Mill River Parkway to the Sprain Brook Parkway. Take the

first exit (Rt. 100/Westchester Medical Center) off the Sprain Brook Parkway and turn right at the end of the ramp onto Rt.

100. Proceed approximately 1/4 mile and make a right onto Hospital Rd. (formerly Peripheral Rd.). Continue straight onto



From Southern Westchester via the Bronx River Parkway: Take the Bronx River Parkway north to Virginia Rd. exit (the

fourth traffic light after County Center in White Plains). Turn left onto Virginia Rd. to the fork at Rt. 100. Turn right onto Rt.

100 and continue past Westchester Community College to the intersection of Rt. 100 and Bradhurst Rd. Turn right onto

Bradhurst Rd. and proceed 1.4 miles and turn left onto Hospital Rd. (formerly Peripheral Rd.). Continue straight onto



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https://www.nymc.edu/news‐and‐events/publications/intouch/ InTouch is published weekly during the academic year by the Office of Public Relations. It is distributed to 4,000 faculty, staff, graduate and medical students, trustees and donors, media, opinion leaders and executives at affiliated hospitals. The newsletter’s primary objective is to increase awareness of programs and activities at the main campus

https://www.nymc.edu/news‐and‐events/publications/chironian/ The Chironian is distributed to a readership of 16,000 faculty, alumni and employees of New York Medical College, government and community leaders, affiliated hospitals and selected media. Each issue is carefully crafted to provide a balance of articles on cutting‐edge research, personality profiles, student accomplishments and alumni news from all three schools (School of Medicine, Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences and the School of Health Sciences and Practice.

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