Students are expected to participate in research activities within the department. Additional research facilities, as well as expertise, is available through collaborative arrangements with departments within Temple University School of Medicine. Clinical research will also be supported and encouraged. A protocol for a proposed investigation must be prepared and presented to a panel of basic scientists. Following such critical evaluation and acceptance of the protocol, the student is encouraged to begin his research project.
Clinical aptitude is encouraged by clinical practice.
Instruction is based on the philosophy that there should be freedom to explore various techniques. Instructors are available for consultation. The students are encouraged to try out various techniques and no attempt is made to restrict them to any specific technique. To expand the horizons of the students, visiting teachers and clinicians are invited to address the students, to participate in panel discussions with them. The students are also asked to attend local, state and national meetings and conferences to hear other points of view.