Combined M.D./Ph.D. and Ph.D. Training Program in Breast Cancer Prevention
Abstract
The goal of this training program is to dramatically extend our existing, highly successful Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training Program in Tumor Biology with a track which integrates genetics, molecular epidemiology, and prevention of breast cancer. This track offers both MD/PhD and PhD training opportunities, and integrates new faculty from the Lombardi Cancer Center Program in Cancer Prevention and Control, and Cancer Genetics. The program is enriched by new courses, as well as practical research experience. This new programmatic initiative makes use of the existing organizational structure of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training Program in Tumor Biology and incorporates a multi- disciplinary faculty who are devoted to research and education in breast cancer. We recruited 3 MDs to the program in the third year. All three MDs have had a successful first year and are continuing into their second year of enrollment in the program. Two courses, Genetics Health and Society in the 2lst Century and Applied Biostatistics had a successful first year and will continue to be offered. Finally, a new course in genetics, Human and Microbial Genetics, will be offered in the fall semester.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA407370
Entities
People
- Robert P Dickson
Organizations
- Georgetown University