The student, under the supervision of the Dissertation Committee, performs the research leading to the preparation of written dissertation. The dissertation must contain the results of original and significant investigation. G. Dissertation Defense Following completion of the dissertation, the student presents his or her findings in a formal public oral defense. The defense is conducted by the Dissertation Committee, but is not chaired by the student's advisor. Following the presentation of results, the student is questioned by members of the committee and by other members of the audience.
Every student is required to teach gross anatomy at least once before graduation.
In addition, students receiving a teaching assistantship are required to teach.