IU School of Medicine

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IU School of Medicine

• IBMG Program

Biomedical Gateway (IBMG) Program for Ph.D.
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Research. Discover. Cure.
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Discover something Cure someone
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• The campus
• Over 29,000 students representing 49 states and
  122 countries
• Includes
• IU School of Medicine
• IU School of Dentistry
• IU School of Nursing
• etc.
• The major research campus of Indiana University
  the School of Medicine alone accounts for 50
  of external funding to the entire University.

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• IU Natatorium
• Number of American Records set in pool to date
  90
• Number of World records set in pool to date 12

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• IUSM BioMedical Gateway
• An open enrollment program for the
• School of Medicine Ph.D. degree programs
• Entry through common gateway/umbrella
• Enhanced community of graduate students sharing
  a collaborative culture

IBMG
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IBMG

• Common first semester core curriculum in basic
  biomedical science topics
• Curriculum begins to differentiate in second
  semester
• Ethics, biostatistics, professional skills,
  career development
• Freedom to explore research areas through
  rotations (3) in laboratories across programs
• Choose entry into any Ph.D. program at end of
  first year

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• Why use the gateway system?
• Extended student community
• Student has choice
• Students can focus on research areas as well as
  disciplines/programs
• Encourages research collaborations
• Reflects interdisciplinary nature of modern
  research

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• Financial Support
• 2008-2009
• Stipend/Tuition/Fees/Insurance
• Stipend 23,500
• (Tuition/fees 4,000-13,500)
• (Insurance 1,230)

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• 10 Ph.D. research degree programs
• 300 graduate faculty advisors

• Anatomy and Cell Biology
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Biomolecular Imaging Biophysics
• Cellular and Integrative Physiology
• Medical and Molecular Genetics
• Medical Neuroscience
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Toxicology

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• Curriculum
• Fall Semester (year 1)
• G715 Biomedical Science I
• Biochemical Basis of Biological Processes - 3 cr
• G716 Biomedical Science II
• Molecular Biology and Genetics - 3 cr
• G717 Biomedical Science III
• Cellular Basis of Systems Biology - 3 cr
• G718 Research in Biomedical Science (1st
  rotation) 2 cr
• Spring Semester (year 1)
• See the table of proposed courses on next slide.
• Students take 2 credits from each column for
  total of 6 credits.
• G655 Skills - Research Communications Seminar
  1 cr
• G718 Research in Biomedical Science (2nd and 3rd
  rotations) 4 cr
• STUDENTS JOIN Ph.D. PROGRAM
  

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Spring Semester (year 1)
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• Curriculum
• Summer (year 1)
• Research in chosen Ph.D. Program
• Fall Semester (year 2)
• Skills Experimental Design and Biostatistics -
  1cr
• G505 Responsible Conduct of Research - Ethics -
  1 cr
• Ph.D. Program courses (if appropriate)
• Elective/Minor Courses (if required)
• Ph.D. Program Seminar (if required)
• Research and Coursework (if required)
• Candidacy Exam
• Research
• Defense ? Graduation

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• Three Research Rotations
• Second half of Fall Semester (year 1)
• G718 Research in Biomedical Science (1st
  rotation)
• Each half of Spring Semester (year 1)
• G718 Research in Biomedical Science (2nd 3rd
  rotations)
• Choice
• Hundreds of world-class research laboratories in
  Departments and in
• 37 research centers and institutes
• PICKING ROTATION LABS
• Information sessions
• Open days
• Retreats
• etc.

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• Interdisciplinary minors
• Aging
• Bioinformatics
• Biomolecular Imaging
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Life sciences

Training Grants
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• Multidisciplinary Research Centers
• e.g.
• Center for Computational Biology and
  Bioinformatics
• Center for Structural Biology
• Center for Immunobiology
• Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research
• Indiana Alcohol Research Center
• Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine
• Indiana University Diabetes Center
• Indiana University Center for Bioethics
• Indiana University Cancer Center
• Indiana University Center for Aging Research
• Indiana University Center for Regenerative
  Biology and Medicine
• Institute of Psychiatric Research
• Midwest Sexually Transmitted Disease Research
  Center
• Regenstrief Institute
• Stark Neuroscience Research Institute
• Walther Oncology Center

Collaborative Research
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• Hospital system
• I.U. Hospital
• Riley Hospital for Children
• Methodist Hospital
• Wishard Memorial Hospital
• Regenstrief Health Center
• Richard Roudebush VA Medical Center
• Larue Carter Hospital

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• Career Development Events
• Learning from your environment and planning
  ahead
• Extreme Makeover Postdoc Edition!
• Careers in Industry
• Careers in Government
• Careers in Academia
• Project management
• IRB, IP, animals, etc.
• How to start a biotech
• company

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Career Opportunities in Academia, Industry, and
Government

• University / College Faculty Positions
  (professor, basic-researcher, teacher, lecturer,
  administrator)
• Scientific Research in pharmaceutical or
  biotechnology industry
• Patent Law
• Government Science-related careers
• Grant Administrator
• Grant Assistant
• Grant Writing
• Scientific Writing

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Additional Career Resources

• U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Handbook
• Biological Scientist http//www.bls.gov/oco/ocos04
  7.htm
• Medical Scientist
• http//www.bls.gov/oco/ocos008.htm
• ScienceCareers.org

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http//www.medicine.iu.edu/
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State of the art facilities
600,000 ft2 new research space added since 2003
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Van Nuys Medical Science Building
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Medical Research and Library Building
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State of the art facilities
Biotechnology Research and Training Center
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Continuing growth
Research IV complete
Van Nuys Medical Science Building
Research II complete
Research III under construction
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IURTC Indiana University Research and
Technology Corp - facilitates industry-IU
collaborations - technology and start-up
incubator
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Continuing growth
Clarian Pathology Laboratory
Health Information and Translational Sciences
(HITS) Building
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Indiana University Fairbanks Hall
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Continuing growth
Indiana University Simon Cancer Center under
construction
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Continuing growth
Riley Hospital for Children - Phase 5
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Continuing growth
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APPLY ONLINE TO THE IBMG PROGRAM
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http//grad.medicine.iu.edu
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http//grad.medicine.iu.edu/ibmg
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Step 1. Informal Credential Review before
Application
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Applications Contain the Following

• Application (Online)
• Official GRE or MCAT scores
• Official Transcripts
• Personal Statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• Supplemental Questions
• Application Fee Waived!
• Fee will be waived for Bridges Students Notify
  Monica Henry before you submit your online
  application

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Mark Your Calendars!

• Application Deadline
• January 15th, 2009

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• Any Questions

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Translating Your Summer Research Experience into
a Competitive Application

• The Goals
• Substantial Research Experience
• Strong Personal Statement
• Strong Letter (s) of recommendation

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Translating Your Summer Research Experience into
a Competitive Application

• The How-To?
• Prove to your mentor that you have what it takes
  to be a graduate student
• Read, read, read and ask questions
• Work hard and learn as much as you can
• Show leadership and initiative in the lab (when
  appropriate)
• Fine tune your research interest
• Knock their socks off!

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Personal Statement

• Personal characteristics and abilities
• Research interest
• Career objectives
• Your preparation for graduate study (e.g.
  education, research experience, other relevant
  experiences)
• Explain any problems or inconsistencies in your
  academic records or scores
• Explain why you want to attend the program
• Resources to help complete the Personal
  Statement http//www.iupui.edu/gradoff/prepare_
  graduate_school_files/workshopframe.htm

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• Any Questions

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Now, a Little About Indy
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• Local Industry
• Eli Lilly and Company
• Roche Pharmaceutical
• Dow Agrosciences

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Downtown Indianapolis Location

• Affordable city living
• Diverse restaurants and lifestyles
• Culture
• Theatres
• Symphony
• Parks
• World class museums
• Sports
• Motor racing
• Indianapolis Colts
• Indiana Pacers
• Baseball, hockey

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Downtown Indy
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Home of the 2012 Super Bowl!
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Indy.org
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Nature
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City and state parks hiking, camping, fishing
Eagle Creek Park
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Brown County State Park
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Sports
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• SPORTS
• Motor Racing Capital of the World
• Indy 500
• NASCAR
• Moto GP bikes

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SPORTS Indianapolis Colts

• Lucas Oil Stadium
• Coming soon!
• Retractable roof!

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SPORTS Indiana Fever
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SPORTS Indianapolis Indians
SPORTS Indiana Ice Hockey
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NCAA HQ - Basketball Final Four often held in
Indy
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Culture and Music
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Culture Annual Indy Jazz Fest
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Culture and Museums the Eiteljorg Museum of
American Indians Western Art
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The Murat Theatre - a great venue for plays and
music. Many top acts play small, exclusive shows
here
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Indy Arts Indyarts.org
Circle Center Mall Downtown
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Indianapolis Museum of Art
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Verizon Wireless Music Center A premier outdoor
venue for top touring music acts
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Childrens Museum ranked 1
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Dr. Simon Rhodes, Associate Dean for Graduate
Studies
Kelly Forestal, Assistant Director Graduate
Division
If you have questions
Brandy Wood, Student Services Assistant
[phone] http//grad.medicine.iu.edu/
Jan Hodgin, Graduate Programs Assistant
Monica Henry, Program Director IBMG
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• Any Questions

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THANK YOU
[phone] http//grad.medicine.iu.edu/