- Generally, each student takes seven courses. Each of these courses emphasizes concepts, unsolved (or partially
solved) problems and novel technology along with an understanding how
and why chemical approaches can drive new experiments and deliver novel
insight. Didactic coursework facilitates both breadth and depth in each student's fund of knowledge.
The course breakdown:
- Three courses in Medicinal Chemistry (one of which emphasizes molecular modeling)
- One course in Pharmacology
- One course in Organic Chemistry
- Two electives in the student’s area of specialization.
- There
are a series of monthly examinations on current research topics from
the literature. These exams are designed to help students initiate the
process of self-education and to encourage them to read the current
literature.
- Students participate in two one-semester laboratory rotations to help learn techniques and find a mentor and research home.
- Each
student has the opportunity to present three seminars to the faculty
and students and to prepare a written research proposal (in the NIH
postdoctoral fellowship-style) to help develop her or his communication
skills.
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