In addition to the formal course requirements, all trainees have the opportunity to take additional graduate courses in areas related to or complimentary to their research. Decisions on additional courses are made in consultation with the trainee's preceptor and the Steering Committee. Each department involved in the training program has its own journal club and research seminars. The journal clubs draw students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty together once a week for a discussion of recent journal articles. Seminars are given by MSSM faculty or distinguished scientists from other universities or research institutions.
Trainees often have the opportunity to meet with the speaker after the seminar.
The admission committee reviews applications on the basis of academic record, research training, and letters of recommendation. Factors considered for acceptance into the Training Program include the candidate's academic credentials and commitment to a long-term career in basic cardiovascular research. Qualified minority applicants are encouraged to apply. The application is available in PDF Format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it.