These procedures are located on the back of the Oral Examination Scheduling Form. Students, at the conclusion of the exam, may wish to nominate their Research Committee since, in some instances, the Research Committee is comprised of the same people who served on their Oral Qualifying Exam Committee. Faculty members other than the examiners may attend the student's examination only if prior permission is given by the advisor and the student. These other faculty members may question the student only with the consent of the Chair of the examination committee. No one else may attend.
Students usually open the exam with a short presentation outlining the thesis topic.
Students may choose not to give a formal presentation. Examiners may question the student on the proposed thesis research, with emphasis on the field they represent. General questions may be asked to explore the student's understanding of the major and minor fields declared. This form and the student's folder must be returned to the HSPH Registrar's Office immediately after the exam by the advisor. Students may also apply for non-resident status after passing this Examination.