provides a compelling argu- degree with a doctorate in a basic science discipline, which is under- scored by the collaborative research requires that investigators have the capacity to integrate the clinical and basic science aspects of medicine. With rapid growth in the body of knowledge and technological sophistication comes the demand that future physician-scientists receive in-depth training within and across conventional disciplines to excel in basic, translational, and clinical research. gators at the medical school and its world-class partner institutions. School Sciences at strengths and resources of premier private and public research institutions and health- care centers in central New Jersey to facilitate a distinctive academic environment in which students clinical and research acumen. Biomedical Sciences lational sciences, a master's in biomedical science and a master's in science in biomedical science. Working in seamless collaboration with the Rutgers Graduate SchoolNew Brunswick, all of the graduate programs are jointly administered and the facilities on the Piscataway and New Brunswick campuses create an unparalleled environment where students interact with researchers in a contemplative scholarly setting. program of its kind in the nation. only to students enrolled in the Pharmacy sciences with clinical clerkships and rotations, to train healthcare professionals as leaders in policy research and clinical settings. The dual degree offers the unique opportunity to integrate the perspectives of pharmacists and physicians in a way that has the capacity to inform health- care advances on a national level. It is also reflective of a growing trend toward interdisclipinary collaborations in medicine as a whole. interprofessional mentoring through both schools' honors programs. Students have the opportunity to develop and participate in seminar series, conceptualize and carry out research projects, and participate in innovative, interdisciplinary clinical rotations and clerkships. In addition, they partake in a capstone leadership project that integrates pharmacy and medical professional training, contributes to the literature on interdiscipli- nary healthcare, and makes a documented contribution to clinical practice. pre-professional years and four professional years of training; interested students apply for acceptance into the highly competitive Each applicant will undergo a rigorous review process by the School of Pharmacy's dual-degree committee and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School's admissions committee. |