In addition to their own thesis committees, students are guided by a steering committee comprising division faculty members. Graduate students are actively integrated into the endocrinology research program, participating in journal clubs, lab meetings, seminar series, and meetings with visiting speakers. Faculty mentors take an active role in training students in the fundamental principles of biological research. This training extends well beyond the design and analysis of experiments. Students are encouraged to read extensively, critique the literature relevant to their project area, develop hypotheses, and contribute to the experimental plan.
Ample opportunities exist to present data, both informally and formally.
The writing skills necessary to prepare grants and manuscripts also are emphasized.