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The VMD-PhD Program at Penn

The VMD-PhD Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, established in 1969, aims to train exceptional veterinarian-scientists for groundbreaking contributions to science and medicine. The program has expanded significantly in the last decade through our commitment to his mindset. For further details, contact us at  [email protected] .

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To apply to the VMD-PhD Program, two applications are needed: the VMD-PhD Program application, and the Vet School application. The VMD-PhD application is due November 1 of each year for admission the following fall.   The Vet School application is due September 15 for admission the following fall.

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Graduate Programs

The School of Veterinary Medicine offers a rich educational environment for students pursing advanced professional or graduate education leading to the M.S., MPVM, Ph.D., or dual DVM/Ph.D. degrees. Our faculty collectively bring a breadth of expertise and experience to train our veterinary students, veterinary scientists and academic scholars in the clinical and research skills to be successful in their chosen career path. Students are encouraged to explore the variety of advanced educational offerings and research disciplines available within the school.

DVM/PhD Dual Degree

Our mission is to prepare students seeking dual DVM-PhD degrees to become compassionate and exceptionally trained veterinarian-investigators engaged in basic and translational research to advance the health of animals, people and environment.

Masters in Preventive Veterinary Medicine - MPVM

Preparing veterinarians and physicians to address animal, human, and ecological problems and to design and evaluate disease control or other health programs.

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University of California School of Veterinary Medicine

Eager to advance care for animals while also benefiting human and environmental health? We’re ready for you.

At UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, we serve the animals and people of California and the world. We do this by advancing the health and care of animals, the health of the environment and public health using an approach called “One Health.”  

This means that we are not only the leading educational institution for training veterinarians for patient care, but we are also on the front lines of preventing animal-to-human disease spread, such as the virus that caused the global COVID-19 pandemic. 

We see 50,000 patients annually, from small companion animals to equine and livestock. The volume and array of animals we treat allows our vet students to specialize in their areas of interest, while getting extensive hands-on experience. Many UC-trained veterinarians remain to practice throughout the state .

The Role of Veterinarians

Veterinarians are highly trained medical professionals who provide for the health and quality of life of all kinds of animals. They use problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of biological, physical and social science to diagnose, treat and prevent animal diseases and help to maintain the quality of our environment.  

Veterinarians collaborate with physicians and public health agencies to prevent and control diseases, safeguard the food supply and protect wildlife. Additionally, they advance medical technology through education and research. Veterinary medicine and human medicine are becoming increasingly intertwined, and UC Davis medical and veterinary medical schools are active collaborators. 

Leading California — and the Nation 

The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine regularly tops lists of the best schools in the U.S. and the world. The School of Veterinary Medicine is ranked #1 in the nation by  U.S. News & World Report  and #2 globally by QS World University.  

UC Davis has shaped the field of veterinary medicine, developing dynamic veterinary treatments and making key discoveries related to animal, human and environmental health. As the leading veterinary medicine program in the world, our graduates are sought after — with a near 100 percent employment record year after year.  

UC Davis graduates also have the most optimal debt-to-income ratio of all 30 U.S. veterinary schools at 0.8, which means that our new DVMs have increased flexibility in choosing career paths or pursuing additional education. 

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"Being a vet has been my dream since before kindergarten. I met vets all over the country, and I noticed that Davis vets practice great medicine, their clients love them, and I wanted to be one of those vets. One thing I really like about UC Davis is there is no ‘you’ vs ‘me’ mentality. I was worried about that coming in because it’s a very competitive field. It’s very much, ‘We’re in this together." Sean Gadson Class of 2021

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

UC Davis offers programs for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), a dual DVM-PhD through the Veterinary Scientist Training Program (VSTP), Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine (MPVM), and graduate clinical residency and graduate academic MS and PhD.  

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The health of animals, people and their shared environment are inextricably linked. The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine embraces this “One Health” approach on a local and global scale. We collaborate with researchers across the UC system to investigate diseases shared among humans and animals, such as cancer. One such partnership with UC Davis led to the first National Cancer Institute grant in the nation for a comparative oncology training program to study cancer in dogs and humans.  

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Using Research to Inform Patient Care

UC Davis leads the nation’s 30 veterinary schools in research funding, receiving more than $70 million annually. Approximately 30 percent of that comes from the National Institutes of Health. Discoveries at UC Davis exemplify the UCH data-driven approach to continually improving patient care.  

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The PhD in Biomedical Sciences – Veterinary Clinical and Translational Sciences offers advanced studies in biomedical science and applied medical research. Our program promotes high standards of scholarly creativity, proficiency in a clinical discipline and professional service, experience in teaching, and independent and critical research. Graduates from our program are highly competitive for positions in veterinary practice, academia, industry, and government.

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The School of Veterinary Medicine offers advanced studies in Biomedical and Veterinary Medical Sciences leading to an MS or PhD degree (Graduate Academic Programs) and specialized advanced professional training in one or more clinical specialties of veterinary medicine (Graduate Professional Programs). Specific research training opportunities vary in each of the three departments and are summarized below by department. All aspects of the Graduate Academic Program are in compliance with current regulations and requirements of the LSU Graduate School. The school’s three departments have some additional distinct requirements. Graduate Professional Programs in some clinical sciences, pathology, and laboratory animal medicine may also require completion of a graduate degree.

We offer MS and PhD degrees in biological and veterinary medical sciences. Please note that MS and PhD candidates do not need to have a research interest in veterinary medicine and research does not need to benefit animals. LSU Vet Med is a biomedical research institution as well as a veterinary school. Our researchers' investigations cover a wide range of disciplines, including cancer biology, disease processes, cardiovascular disease, infectious and parasitic diseases, neurosciences, toxicology, bacteriology, and more. We also offer a dual track DVM/PhD program and a combined DVM/MPH program.

Areas of Specialization

Graduate degrees are offered by LSU Vet Med in its three departments. These include: the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences (MS, PhD), the Department of Pathobiological Sciences (MS, PhD), and the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (MS, PhD). 

Graduate training in this department offers graduate students the opportunity to specialize in one or more disciplines. These disciplines include cell and molecular biology; cancer cell biology; toxicology, including inhalation toxicology; environmental health science and ecological chemistry; physiology; anatomy; and pharmacology. Faculty research interests and expertise include mechanisms of metastasis in cancer; gene therapy (including electroporation) in cancer; cell and molecular biology of tooth eruption; pharmacology and toxicology of aquatic species; environmental and ecological toxicology; cellular ultrastructure; environmental risk assessment; analytical pharmacology and toxicology; diagnostic neurophysiology; pharmacology of pain and inflammation; exercise physiology; xenobiotic metabolism and disposition; neurochemistry; pulmonary pharmacology; cardiovascular disease; and cetacean morphology.

This graduate education program attracts candidates with D.V.M. or equivalent degrees and students with bachelor’s or master’s degrees in microbiological, immunological, zoological, and biomolecular sciences. The emphasis is on developing intellectual abilities and research skills through investigations of infectious diseases of food-producing, companion, and aquatic animals, as well as animal models for human disease. The interdisciplinary faculty — with expertise in molecular biology of infectious diseases, parasitology, and immunology—as well as well- equipped laboratories, provide a stimulating environment for graduate training. Depending on individual interest, graduate students may choose courses with an emphasis in immunology and molecular virology, bacterial or viral pathogenesis, or parasitology and parasite-induced diseases. Communication skills are fostered through active research discussion groups, interdisciplinary seminars, oral examinations, presentation of papers at scientific meetings, and publication of research findings.

This academic and scientific program develops uniquely trained scientists who are able to contribute to the improved health of food-producing, companion, and aquatic animals through vaccine development and modulation of the immune response. Graduates possess the ability to investigate the pathogenesis and disease mechanisms of existing and newly emerging animal and human pathogens to advance animal and human health through research. Graduates may qualify for examination by the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists and for assuming responsibilities of academic, industrial, and governmental positions.

The graduate professional programs in the department emphasize post-DVM education that leads to the PhD degree. An MS degree is also available. The program offers an in-depth educational experience in classical morphological, clinical pathology, or laboratory animal medicine. Completion of the residency program partially satisfies the requirements of eligibility for the board examination of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM). Research opportunities encompass the research programs of the entire School of Veterinary Medicine.

This department offers graduate students with a fundamental background in clinical sciences the opportunity to study disease problems in small, large, and exotic animals. Faculty of the department hold concurrent appointments in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Clinics where they provide in-depth clinical training to professional students while serving the animal health needs of the hospital’s clientele. The hospital program is supported by a large and diverse staff that includes veterinary interns and residents, medical technologists, radiologic technologists, and pharmacists.

Advanced training in clinical sciences prepares graduate students for careers in clinical research and teaching and administration of clinical trials in the private and governmental sectors. Faculty research interests and areas of expertise range from basic research in immunogenetics to applied studies of surgical and medical problems. Collaborative research with other departments in the School of Veterinary Medicine, the University, and extramural agencies is encouraged and fostered. Opportunities are available in a variety of disciplines for graduate students to acquire teaching experience.

If you wish to apply for admission to the graduate program, you should apply online to the Graduate School (Louisiana State University Graduate School, 114 David Boyd Hall, LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803). Do not send applications to the department to which admission is sought; individual SVM departments do not have application materials.

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As a graduate student, you must assume full responsibility for knowledge of rules and regulations of the Graduate School and departmental requirements concerning your individual degree program. Since requirements and programs are subject to change, you should at all times be aware of current regulations.

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While licensure or certification may be available in your field of study, our program does not directly lead to licensure or certification upon graduation. The professional preparation you receive in our program may contribute to the educational requirements for licensure in certain areas of biomedical research and may assist you in such pursuits; however, the licensing authority and requirements for specific areas of biomedical expertise falls under the jurisdiction of the licensing board for the state, territory, or foreign entity in which the individual practices. If you intend to pursue such credentialing in your state or elsewhere, we strongly advise you to contact the applicable state credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact Dr. Tammy Dugas, associate dean for research and graduate education, at [email protected] with questions, and we will do our best to assist you in your career planning.

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In the event that you have exhausted all informal and formal procedures through LSU at the institutional level, you may submit a written complaint to the Louisiana Board of Regents or to SACSCOC. They will attempt to facilitate a resolution. See below for details:

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The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences provides graduate professional training to interns and residents through the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Interns and residents are recruited and selected through the Veterinary Intern and Resident Matching Program (VIRMP) . One-year rotating internships are available in companion animal medicine and surgery and large animal medicine and surgery (equine emphasis). Two- or three-year residency programs are available in companion animal medicine, companion animal surgery, dermatology, equine medicine, equine surgery, theriogenology, and zoological medicine. Concurrent graduate academic studies leading to the MS degree may be arranged in a variety of concentrations.

The Department of Pathobiological Sciences provides residency training in morphological and clinical pathology and also laboratory animal medicine through the Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine . Residency training programs are designed to prepare you to meet the requirements for certification in the corresponding veterinary specialty. Residents in this program generally complete an MS or PhD degree in veterinary medical sciences.

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DVM-PhD Program

Biomedical researchers with a DVM and PhD have the skills to contribute new knowledge and solve problems in human, animal, and environmental health.

The Veterinary Medical Scholars Program (VMSP) enables students to combine the study of veterinary medicine with graduate study, leading to a PhD in a complementary field. Students in the VMSP are expected to fulfill all requirements of both the College of Veterinary Medicine and the graduate discipline. In cooperation with faculty advisors, students set a program of study that integrates the two degrees.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

• Students who are applying for admission to the DVM program and students who are in the first or second year of the DVM program may apply for VMSP admission.
• Applicants must have extensive previous research experience and motivation toward a research-focused career.
• Applicants must identify research interests and professional goals that demand integration of veterinary medicine with a second field and that cannot be accomplished with one degree alone.
• Applicants must compete successfully for admission to the DVM program and must complete all DVM pre-requisites prior to joining the VMSP, regardless of whether the student will start in the DVM or PhD portion of the program.
• Applicants must compete successfully for admission to a PhD program that meets their professional goals.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

There is not a standard program of study for VMSP students. The program provides the flexibility students need to address their unique goals. Each student’s program of study is determined in consultation with the research advisor and graduate committee, according to the degree requirements of the graduate department. The program of study must be determined no later than the spring semester of the student’s first year in the program and is updated annually in consultation with the VMSP Director.

• VMSP students may enter into the DVM program in the first year, or directly into the graduate program.
• Because of the nature of the  Illinois veterinary curriculum , it is unreasonable to expect that VMSP students can pursue DVM coursework and make significant progress on graduate/research requirements in the same academic year.
• VMSP students are expected to make research progress during the summer between DVM program years.
• VMSP students cannot complete more than 2 years in the DVM program without completing the PhD.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

VMSP students in good academic standing are eligible for scholarship support to defray a portion of the DVM tuition and fees in the years following completion of the PhD. VMSP students are not paid a stipend while enrolled in the veterinary curriculum. Financial support during the years spent solely in the PhD program is negotiated between the student and the graduate program/department. Students with outstanding academic credentials usually are offered a tuition waiver and assistantship or fellowship to support graduate studies.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The VMSP application is distinct from the DVM application. Different committees handle admission to each program. Coordination between the programs is made by frequent communication between the college’s Office of Academic and Student Affairs (DVM admission) and Office of Research and Advanced Studies (VMSP admission). Applicants should not assume that the VMSP admissions committee can access any materials from the DVM application.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Director of the VMSP ( [email protected] ) prior to submitting an application.

To apply for the VMSP, you must submit:

• A completed  Admissions Application .
• Three letters of recommendation.  Two of the letters must be from a previous research supervisor.
• Official transcripts for all college-level coursework. Do not assume that transcripts can be accessed from your DVM program application.

Send the  Admissions Application , letters of recommendation, and official transcripts as E-mail attachments to this address:  [email protected] . Your files will be uploaded to a secure site.  You should receive prompt confirmation (by return E-mail) that your file was uploaded.  If you have questions whether your file was received, please send an inquiry to this address:   [email protected] .

If regular mail is the only option for sending official transcripts, please send them to the following address:

Dr. Lois Hoyer Office of Research and Advanced Studies University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine 2001 South Lincoln Avenue, 3505 VMBSB Urbana, IL  61802

All application materials must be received before the deadline.

Application Timeline

• The application deadline for the VMSP is November 8, 2021.
• The VMSP admissions committee reviews applications and selects a pool of candidates for a video interview in late November/early December. Top candidates from the video interview are invited to visit campus to meet with the admissions committee and potential PhD mentors. Applicants may visit immediately or wait to coordinate the visit with the DVM program interview, typically held in mid- to late February.
• VMSP offer letters are mailed in early March, in coordination with offers of admission to the DVM program.
• Students must accept DVM and VMSP admission offers on or before April 15.

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Veterinary PhD Degree Admission

A program for the next generation of leading research veterinarians.

To pursue a Veterinary PhD degree, you must have completed an MBA, MPH, MSc, MPhil, or MA (or equivalent) and wish to pursue in-depth research. It is also open to those having a DVM degree, as well as to selected St. George’s veterinary students considering SGU’s DVM/PhD dual-degree program.

To apply to the PhD program, you must provide a:

• 1,500-word research proposal for a project that is directly related to SGU faculty members’ areas of expertise.
• Detailed, three-year research plan.
• Description of how your previous studies and experience support your proposal.
• Funding identification report that identifies possible funding sources for the project and for your research.

The PhD admissions committee will review your proposal and academic credentials to determine admission to the program.

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PHD Equine Veterinary Services specializes in veterinary diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitation for the performance horse.  Dr. Michael Porter, an internal medicine specialist, sees clients at his PHD Treatment and Rehab center in Newberry, FL as well as providing mobile veterinary services to north central Florida and southeastern Georgia. 

Our mission is to set the standards of excellence for specialized veterinary medicine in the equine patient. In doing so, we hope to improve the long term health and well-being of every horse that walks through our doors! We are a purpose-driven company that aims to satisfy the client by bettering their horse.

Dr. Michael Porter was born in Colombia South America, and grew up in Miami, FL. He attended the University of Virginia for his undergraduate studies, and then moved to Gainesville, Florida in 1992.  In the fall of 1994, Dr Porter earned his Masters of Science degree studying reproductive physiology of the horse. Subsequently, he began his studies as a dual PhD and DVM student at the University of Florida and earned his DVM and PhD degrees in 1998 and 2001, respectfully.   

Dr. Porter completed a residency in large animal internal medicine at UF and earned the status of a board certified internist in 2004.  Later that same year, Dr. Porter joined the faculty at the UF college of Veterinary Medicine and developed the Mobile Equine Diagnostic Service (MEDS). The MEDS program provided referral level veterinary services to horses throughout north central Florida from 2004 until 2010.  

In 2010, Dr. Porter opened Performance Horse Doc veterinary services (aka PHD veterinary services) in north central Florida and has been providing referral level veterinary services throughout the state of Florida for the past 10+ years. In addition, Dr. Porter married Dr. Erin Gordon in 2010 and they are currently raising a son, Everett, and daughter, Ana, in Alachua Florida.

Dr. Devon Hodge has been practicing across Florida for the past 9 years, and carries an extensive background in equine medicine. She grew up in New Jersey competing on the Hunter/Jumper circuit, and graduated from Monmouth University with a B.S. in Biology. Dr. Hodge then earned her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri, after which she completed a one-year internship at Carolina Equine Hospital.

Throughout her career Dr. Hodge has pursued advanced training in areas such as podiatry, reproduction, and acupuncture. As an FEI accredited veterinarian, she has worked at several nationally recognized show venues including The Hampton Classic, Wellington International, and WEC-Ocala. 

Dr. Hodge enjoys spending her free time with her three children, Reagan, Baron, and Trace, riding her OTTB Smokey, and doing CrossFit. 

Our vision is to advance current technology regarding veterinary diagnostics and therapeutic modalities in the equine patient

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Sun (Sun-A) Kim, DVM, MS, DACVB, PhD

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Dave and cheryl duffield assistant professor.

Department of Clinical Sciences Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine 930 Campus Road Ithaca, NY 14853 Fax: 607.253.3271 Email: [email protected]

Clinical/Research Interest

Dr. Kim is interested in diagnosing and treating behavioral disorders, particularly utilizing psychotropic medications. Her research interests are cognitive dysfunction syndrome, chronic stress, and clinical trials to strengthen evidence-based medicine.

Education and Training

• 2017-2020 Residency, University of California Davis
• 2012-2023 Ph.D., Seoul National University, South Korea
• 2010-2012 MS, Seoul National University, South Korea
• 1998-2005 DVM, Chungnam National University, South Korea

Dr. Sun Kim received her DVM from Chungnam National University, South Korea, in 2005 and a PhD degree from Seoul National University, South Korea, in 2023. She completed a veterinary behavior medicine residency at UC Davis in 2020. Dr. Kim then worked as a clinical professor at Chungbuk National University before relocating to Cornell in 2024 as the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Assistant Professor in the Duffield Institute for Animal Behavior and Department of Clinical Sciences. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists.

Publications

1.     Gerken A, Lee K, Bain M, Kim SA. Correlation between aggression at the veterinary clinic and problem behaviors at home for cats in the USA. J Feline Med Surg. 2024;26(2):1098612X231214907. doi:10.1177/1098612x231214907

2.     Kim SA, Kenyon CJ, Cheong S, Lee J, Hart LA. Attitudes and practices toward feral cats of male and female dog or cat owners and non-owners in Seoul, South Korea. Front Vet Sci. 2023;10:1230067. doi:10.3389/fvets.2023.1230067

3.     Howell TJ, Nieforth L, Thomas-Pino C, et al. Defining Terms Used for Animals Working in Support Roles for People with Support Needs. Animals 2022;12:1975.

4.     Kim SA, Bain MJ. Animal Behavior Case of the Month. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2022:1–3.

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What will African agriculture look like in 2050? A growing population means more need for food and pastoral livestock, but pressures on agricultural systems like land scarcity, limited technologies, more severe drought and ever-increasing animal disease prevalence are having an impact. Luckily, the veterinary sector in Ethiopia is working in coordination with The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Global One Health initiative , government and universities to address these concerns and reduce incidence of zoonotic disease that could impact livelihoods of African families.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) released a set of competency guidelines for veterinary training that embraces a One Health approach—the understanding that disease management and global health needs to coordinate efforts between human and animal medicine simultaneously. Ethiopian veterinary education establishments, Ethiopian Ministries of Agriculture and Education, the Ethiopian Veterinary Association and Ohio State have been working to turn these guidelines into a standardized national curriculum that will be followed by all Ethiopian universities, helping practitioners prepare for the demands of a growing population.

Ohio State has played a key role in this important work and recently facilitated the “Focusing Forward on Veterinary Education,” a national action planning workshop for the Ethiopian veterinary community to talk about ongoing gaps and next steps for the country’s capacity building and training. This work extends the WOAH Veterinary Education Twinning Programme initiated in 2015 and the Day 1 Platform for Veterinary Education funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which began in 2019.

Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty Amanda Berrian, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVPM, and Armando Hoet , DVM, PhD, DACVPM, provided support, and Dr. Berrian’s advisees helped to execute the planning workshop. Andrea L. Bessler, DVM, and Alice Matos, DVM, MSc, both Ohio State veterinary public health residents, along with Manon Brown, a master’s student in public health, traveled to Ethiopia in March to facilitate training and build partnerships across industry and education.

“The highlight of my experience was being able to collaborate with other representatives of the Ethiopian veterinary schools, ministry representatives and stakeholders involved in the support of the country's veterinary services, as well as spend more time in person with our University of Gondar partners,” said Bessler.

“It was so impactful to see everyone's motivation, commitment and eagerness to improve and strengthen veterinary medical education in Ethiopia. As an early career professional, it was also powerful to see the successful implementation of a methodology to generate a national action plan that was country-driven, collaborative and transparent,” she said.

Like Bessler, Matos felt that the experience was beneficial as an early-career professional and is excited to apply the One Health philosophy in her future career. “I am especially interested in global public health,” she said. “Therefore, after graduating from the University of Lisbon in 2022, I decided to pursue the veterinary public health residency where I am having the opportunity to learn and collaborate in impactful international projects related to veterinary education and local capacity building.”

The students are working to “address health challenges at the human-animal-environmental interface,” explained Bessler. “Overall, my goal is to contribute to disease investigation and interdisciplinary interventions that prioritize the well-being of both humans and animals.

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Professor of Comparative Biosciences at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Waisman Center investigator, John Svaren, PhD, is a recipient of a Vilas Distinguished Professorship. Svaren is also the director of the Waisman Center IDD Models Core and the interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Research in the Biological Sciences.

Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908). Sixteen professors were named to Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorships, an award recognizing distinguished scholarship as well as standout efforts in teaching and service. The professorship provides five years of flexible funding — two-thirds of which is provided by the Office of the Provost through the generosity of the Vilas trustees and one-third provided by the school or college whose dean nominated the winner.

Svaren’s research interest is in transcriptional regulation of peripheral nerve myelination and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT). Peripheral nerves connect the brain and spinal cord to our limbs and organs, serving as vital communication relays.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the highest degree offered by the Microbiology Graduate Program (MGP). The goal of our doctoral program is to provide students with the foundation necessary to pursue a career in a university, industry or research institute setting.

Students in our doctoral program are trained to recognize significant biological problems, design experimental approaches for solving these problems and communicate their results to the scientific community and the public.

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The requirements listed below are the minimum requirements to be met by all students in our Ph.D. program. A student’s advisory committee may recommend additional requirements as deemed appropriate, based on a student’s background and research plans.

Curriculum and Courses

The Microbiology Graduate Programs at NC State are interdisciplinary. Our Ph.D. students take many courses taught by MGP faculty, as well as elective courses offered in numerous disciplines and departments across campus, including Biochemistry , Biotechnology , Animal Science , Food Science and Genetics . Our Ph.D. curriculum allows for flexibility Doctoral students will have completed at least 72 credits by the end of their fourth year in the program.

All microbiology graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The Graduate Student Support Plan (GSSP; tuition and health benefits) also requires continuous enrollment, meaning all graduate students must enroll for a minimum of nine credits in each Fall and Spring semester to qualify. After the first year, most of these are Research credits.

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Required courses.

As listed above, students are required to register for the following:

MB 500s-700s – Microbiology Courses

Students are required to take 12 graduate-level, letter-graded microbiology (MB) credits. Courses are 3 credits each.

MGP students are able to take courses that focus on the various specialized disciplines of microbiology, including bacterial physiology, environmental microbiology, immunology, molecular genetics and virology. Prior experience can impact which courses a student can enroll in.

Prerequisites in biochemistry are required for many of these courses, so we recommend that all microbiology graduate students have the equivalent of introductory biochemistry ( BCH 553 ) at NC State early in the curriculum.

An example of courses that fit into two of many different microbiology “tracks” or concentrations:

Mb 870 – laboratory research rotations.

Doctoral students supported by a teaching or research assistantship are required to participate in a minimum of two research rotations , allowing them to experience the types of research performed in MGP faculty member’s laboratories and choose a research area of high interest to them. An additional rotation is possible, with approval from the Director of Graduate Programs (DGP) and the respective faculty.

Research rotations take place each year from July through the end of the Fall semester. Students earn 1 credit (MB 870) for both laboratory rotations, and their performance is formally evaluated by the principal investigator of the laboratory. Students must also provide a written or oral report about their rotation experience. Following their last research rotation, students may choose a laboratory for their dissertation research.

Although doctoral students supported by a stipend funded from a faculty grant or other source are not required to participate in the research rotations, they may choose to do so with approval from the principal investigators. We encourage all students to review MGP  faculty pages and meet with faculty before deciding upon a specific lab for their rotation.

MB 886 – Teaching Experience

A minimum teaching responsibility is part of the requirements for a Ph.D. degree in Microbiology from NC State. Students must serve as a laboratory teaching assistant for at least one semester in an NCSU on-campus course. Prior teaching experience in an M.S. program will be considered to fulfill this requirement. One credit of MB 886 is provided for each semester the student teaches.

The teaching requirement should be fulfilled at the earliest possible time in the graduate program. Example courses approved for fulfilling the teaching requirement are: MB 352, MB 412, MB 452 and BIO 181. Specific tools for enhancing teaching effectiveness are provided for teaching assistants, including workshops and constructive evaluation by the instructor and the students.

MB 801 – Seminar in Microbiology

The MGP requires all graduate students to attend Microbiology seminars throughout their degree program. All Ph.D. students must register for at least two semesters (two credits) of seminar.

MB 893/895 – Microbiology Research

MB 893 and MB 895 provide credit for research students perform in our Ph.D. program.  Students register for MB 893 prior to passing their Preliminary Exam , after which they may sign-up for a variable number of MB 895 credits each semester. A minimum of six credits is required for the Ph.D. degree. However, this is a research-intensive degree, so many credits will end up being for research (MB 895 Microbiology Research).

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All our graduate students are required to attend either the Microbiology course in Professional Development and Responsible Conduct of Research, or a similar module offered in related programs (BIT, GN, etc.). One credit hour is required.

Elective Graduate Courses

Doctoral students can choose to take other courses offered by departments and programs throughout NC State (Biochemistry, Genetics, Statistics, etc.). Selection of elective courses is done by the student, in consultation with and approval by the advisory committee. Letter graded or satisfactory/unsatisfactory course formats can be used.

Below are examples of elective courses available. The graduate catalog  should be consulted for the current comprehensive listing.

• BAE 525 – Industrial Microbiology & Bioprocessing
• BCH 553 – Biochemistry of Gene Expression
• BCH 701 – Macromolecular Structure
• BCH 703 – Macromolecular Synthesis and Regulation
• BCH 705 – Molecular Biology of the Cell
• BIT 510 – Core Technologies in Biotechnology
• BIT 595X  – Advanced Modules in Biotechnology
• GN 513 – Advanced Genetics
• GN 701 – Molecular Genetics
• GN 735 – Functional Genomics
• GN 850  – Professionalism and Ethics
• MB(PP) 730  – Fungal Genetics and Physiology
• MB 610  – Special Topics in Microbiology
• MB 620  – Special Problems
• MB 801  – Seminar in Microbiology
• MB 705  – Biological Scanning Electron Microscopy
• MB(IMM) 783 – Advanced Immunology
• MB 790I  – Practical Digital Imaging

Advisory Committees

Doctoral students are required to select a dissertation advisor before the end of their second semester (until then, the Director of Graduate Programs (DGP) serves as a temporary advisor). By the end of their first year, each student must also have selected a graduate advisory committee with the help of their dissertation advisor. Advisory committee’s will consist of a student’s dissertation advisor, at least two additional faculty members from the MGP and one faculty member who holds a graduate faculty appointment in another program.

All required committee members must hold appointments within the Graduate School at NC State. Students may select scientists who are not members of the Graduate School faculty (e.g., adjunct faculty, industry scientists) for their committee, but it is in addition to the required members. Graduate advisory committees must meet no less than once a year.

Graduate Plan of Work (PoW)

A Graduate Plan of Work (PoW) will include all courses, a tentative dissertation title and an anticipated timetable for taking each course. Students and their dissertation advisors will informally outline the PoW as soon as possible. The plan will be submitted for approval to and/or amendment by the student’s advisory committee. Then the PoW will be formally submitted to the graduate school by the end of the student’s third semester at NC State.

Visit the Graduate School website for more information about the graduate PoW .

Annual Research Progress Reports

The MGP will facilitate scheduling an annual meeting of the student’s advisory committee, at which the student will make an oral presentation and submit a written report on their laboratory research. A Graduate Student Progress Evaluation Form will be completed by the advisory committee. A satisfactory evaluation will be necessary for the student to receive assistantship support and/or be able to register for the next semester.

Dissertation and Defense

All Ph.D. students must write a dissertation on their research and this must conform to the regulations laid down in the NCSU “Thesis and Dissertation Guide.” The content and structure of the dissertation must be approved by the advisory committee, and all degree candidates are expected to prepare their research results for publication prior to completing their program. Doctoral candidates who have completed their research and other degree requirements (72 credit hours) may enroll in MB 899 (Dissertation Preparation) while they are writing their dissertation. All Ph.D. candidates must also present a seminar hosted by the MGP prior to defending their dissertation. Subject to the satisfactory defense of the Ph.D. dissertation, the advisory committee will approve it for transmittal to the Graduate School.

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