GEMS Genetic Epidemiology Master of Science

M.S. Degree: “Clinical Track” Overview

July 5 through June 15 of the following year

The 12-month clinical program offers more flexible training for physician scientists and other clinical investigators, particularly post-doctoral fellows in early stages of career development.

For descriptions of core courses and electives see "Curriculum"

Semester Course Course  Number Credit Hours
First Summer Statistical Computing with SAS  M21-503 2 (optional)
  Biostatistics For Research Workers
Biostatistics for Research Workers - Computer Lab* 		 M21-505
 M21-505A 		2
1 (optional)
  Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology 
Fundamentals of Genetic Epdemiology -Computer Lab* 		 M21-515
 M21-515A		 2
1 (optional)
  Introduction to Bioinformatics
Introduction to Bioinformatics - Computer Lab* 		 M21-550  
 M21-550A		 2
 1 (optional)
First Fall Human Linkage and Association Analysis
Human Linkage & Association Analysis-Computer Lab*		  M21-5483
 M21-5485		 2
 1 (optional)
  Fundamentals of Mammalian Genetics  L41-5285 3
  Electives (including optional computer labs in any semester)   3 to 6
First Spring Epidemiology for Clinical Research  U88-588 3
  Grantsmanship M17-528 2 (+1)
  Potential credit for prior clinical training/ experience (to be applied to any semester)   0 to 6
  Electives (including optional computer labs in any semester)   3 to 6
Spring, & 2nd Summer Independent Research  M21-610 6
TOTALS Total Credit Hours   35

Required Credit Hours
Thirty-five (35) total credit hours are required, including up to 6 credits for prior clinical training/experience. Those who do not qualify for this will be required to take 6 credits in electives instead.

A minimum of twenty-three (23) credits of core courses, and 6 to 12 credits of electives are required (depending on whether the student is granted credit for previous training/experience).

Prior experience and tuition implications will be considered on a case-by-case basis: students may be exempt from requirements satisfied elsewhere (which must be nearly identical to the courses offered here) except for research credits. Students with prior research experience may be allowed to undertake less intensive research studies (for 3 credits). Tuition will be adjusted accordingly.

Grading
Grading will be Pass/Fail for all courses.

Standard duration of study
July 5 through June 15 the following year (full time).
Part-time students will be allowed one additional year to complete the course of study.

Orientation and Workshops
Candidates are strongly encouraged to attend the July 5 -12 orientation and workshops:
Orientation: July 5, 2007
Computing/Unix on July 6 and 9 in 2007
Math/Statistics, July 10-12 in 2007.

Electives
Electives will be selected from an appropriate portfolio, in consultation with the Program Director. The portfolio includes some courses from other training programs at Washington University, especially in DBBS. All optional GEMS computer lab courses * offered are highly recommended and will count toward elective credits.

Genetic Epidemiology Masters of Science (GEMS) Program,
Washington University School of Medicine, Division of Biostatistics,
Campus Box 8067, 660 South Euclid, St. Louis, MO 63110-1093.
Phone (314)-362-1052, Fax: (314) 362-2693, Contact
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