Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences

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• Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences

All students complete course work and then select
a specific program or department for their Ph.D.
research in biomedical science.
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Participating Departments
GPiBS
Biochemistry Molecular Biology Cell
Biology Microbiology Immunology Oklahoma Center
for Neuroscience Pathology Physiology

• Adjacent to the OUHSC campus in Oklahoma City
  lies OMRF, a non-profit research institution
  whose exclusive mission is biomedical research. 

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OUHSC Laboratories Span Diverse Research Areas

• Gene Regulation
• Signal Transduction
• Cardiovascular disease
• Metabolic disorders
• Autoimmunity
• HIV

• Neuroscience
• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Arthritis/Inflammation
• Alzheimers disease
• Aging
• Development

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Typical Path for GPiBS Students
Apply and get accepted to GPiBS
Classes - Journal Clubs - Seminars - Lab Rotations
Year 1
Pick a Lab
Continue Coursework and Take Qualifying Exam
Year 2
Formulate a Research Proposal
Carry out Research, Present Findings and Publish
Papers
Years 3,4,(5)
Defend Dissertation and Receive PhD
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Apply and Get Accepted to GPiBS

• Complete the online application
  (https//app.applyyourself.com/?iduok-hs)
• Print a copy of completed application and send
  the following to Brenda Callahan (address listed
  on GPiBS website)
• Printed Application
• Official Transcripts
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Goals/Purpose Statement
• GRE Scores
• International Students also need to send TOEFL
  Scores and WES review

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GPiBS Admission Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in relevant area
• 3.0 GPA in last 60 credit hours
• GRE required
• Foreign applicants - 213 TOEFL
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Purpose/Goals statement

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Courses Strongly RecommendedBefore Entering GPiBS

• Biochemistry 1 semester
• Organic Chemistry with lab 2 semesters
• Physics 1 semester
• Calculus 1 semester
• Upper Division Biology classes such as
• Physiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology,
  Immunology, Microbiology

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GPiBS Program - Year 1

• Fall semester
• Molecular Systems I and II (M-Th 830-1130)
• Cellular Systems I and II (M-Th 830-1130)
• Three journal clubs of choice (Friday 9-10)
• Scientific Integrity (Friday 1030-1130)
• Two laboratory rotations
• Spring semester
• Immunology (2)
• Molecular Basis of Disease (1)
• Integrative Physiology (1)
• Neurobiology (1)
• Seven other selective courses from a wide range
  of topics
• One and possibly two laboratory rotations

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Laboratory Rotations - Year 1

• Picking Rotation Mentors during first year
• Mentor list for laboratory rotations can be found
  on the GPiBS website http//w3.ouhsc.edu/gpibs/
• Program Faculty link allows you to look over the
  research interests of over 80 mentors (the list
  is always expanding)

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Laboratory Rotations - Year 1

• Choose a laboratory and enter a specific
  department for the remainder of your studies and
  research training

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How Do I Pay for Graduate Education?

• Full tuition waiver
• Stipend - 22,000 per year
• Health Insurance benefits

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McNair Awards

• McNair Scholar Award
• 5,000 stipend supplement for 4 years
• 500 in either travel or research support
• Must have successfully completed an undergraduate
  McNair program and have at least a 3.50 grade
  point average in the last 60 hours of
  undergraduate coursework
• http//w3.ouhsc.edu/graduate/wordfiles/McNair_Alum
  ni_Awards.doc

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Numerous Career Options

• Academic Research
• Teaching
• Government sponsored research
• Industry sponsored research
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Biotechnology
• Government Agencies
• Health management and policy
• Forensics
• Homeland Security
• CDC, USDA, EPA, FBI, CIA

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Summer Research Opportunities
Allows undergraduate students to perform research
and gain valuable experience

• Undergraduate Research Internships
• SURE Program
• (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience)
• INBRE Summer Research Program
• NARCH
• Visit GPiBS website and contact potential mentors
  directly

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GPiBS General Information

• Located in Oklahoma City

• Over 80 research laboratories to choose from
• Applications are examined continuously
• Please visit our website for more information

• http//www.ouhsc.edu/gpibs

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Contact Information

• Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences940
  Stanton L. Young Blvd.P.O. Box 26901, BMSB
  332Oklahoma City, OK 73190405.271.2406
  (tel)405.271.2418 (fax)email
• brenda-callahan_at_ouhsc.edu
• cheryl-walk_at_ouhsc.edu