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Dec 03, 2024
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University of Alberta Calendar 2024-2025
Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine)
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Program Core Competencies
The following are the program-specific requirements to satisfy the FoMD’s Program Core Competencies (See Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Program Core Competencies ).
PhD students are required to complete 3 units of graduate level coursework in Critical Reading/Thinking and Background Knowledge core competencies (total 6 units).
2. Communication
Students are required to attend Medicine Grand Rounds when possible and participate in Me2 Majumdar Research and Quality Improvement Collaborative Day on an annual basis.
3. Critical Reading/Thinking
The supervisory committee will determine the relevant courses to be taken in consultation with the student. Final approval of the program will be made by the Director of Graduate Studies. Appropriate courses include but are not limited to the following list. Graduate students may take graduate courses offered by other Departments with the approval of their supervisory committee.
4. Background Knowledge
The supervisory committee will determine the relevant courses to be taken in consultation with the student. It is highly recommended that all graduate students take a course in statistics. Final approval of the program will be made by the Director of Graduate Studies. Appropriate courses include but are not limited to the following list. Graduate students may take graduate courses offered by other Departments with the approval of their supervisory committee.
Thesis
Registration in 900-level THES. Students are required to prepare and defend a thesis on a topic approved by their supervisor and supervisory committee.
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