Year 1 - BIMS

Rotations (recommend Summer start)
Journal Club (2 semesters)
Core Modules (Cell/Gene/Biochemistry)
Elective Modules (to match scientific direction)
Select lab; declare PhD track

Year 2 - Cell Biology

Developmental Mechanisms
Elective Modules
Journal Club (2 semesters)
Qualifying Exam
Dissertation Proposal Defense

Year 3 to graduation - Cell Biology

Colloquia or Modules
Dissertation Research
Present at National and International Meetings/Conferences
Apply for Graduation
Publish 1st author paper(s)
Private Dissertation Defense
Public Dissertation Seminar