The goal of the Ph.D. program is to teach students how to approach and solve research problems in Medical Genetics. This challenging program is designed to provide a nurturing environment in which graduate students can fully develop and express their intellectual, research talents, and teaching abilities.

We do this by developing students' skills in modern methods of molecular biology, their ability to appraise the scientific literature and make scientific judgments, to be self-confident and skillful in communicating research results and ultimately to function as independent creative researchers.

The program has been designed to have several steps. In the first year, the students begin a series of laboratory rotations. Rotations allow students to experience the intellectual and social atmosphere and become familiar with various experimental approaches and techniques. Such research experiences provide exposure and training in the diverse research interests of our faculty, and have proven valuable to students in their selection of a thesis research advisor after the first year. By the end of second year, the students have had an opportunity with their advisor to define a thesis project and The Thesis Advisory Committee guides the student towards successful completion of his or her thesis research. For detail information, please see UTHSC GSBS web site.

• Graduate School for Biomedical Research (GSBS)
• Tutorial Description for Medical Genetics
• Dianna M. Milewicz, M.D., Ph.D.