Genetics and Genomic Sciences Multidisciplinary Training Area

GGS students must pass the core requirements and qualifying exams required by the school of Biological Sciences. GGS students must complete the first-year core curriculum requirements, including GGS Core III. Core III modules from other MTAs that are relevant to the students research may be substituted for GGS core III modules with permission from the MTA director. GGS students must complete four additional advanced course credits, which can be chosen from the GGS advanced courses or other MTA advancec courses with permission from the GGS MTA director.

GGS students must satisfactorily complete two rotations before choosing a preceptor. Students must submit the Preliminary exam by October 1 of the second-year, and pass the oral exam by Dec 31 of the second-year. Students must write and defend the Thesis Proposal by December 31 of the third-year. Students must participate in the GGS journal club, as well as attend the GGS seminar series.

M.D./Ph.D. Students

The curriculum and requirements for MSTP students in the GGS program follow the general guidelines outlined by the Mount Sinai M.D./Ph.D. program, including the core requirements and qualifying exams for all GGS Ph.D. students.