Table of Contents Directory Integration of the MCGD track with the Department of Genetics Programs of Study General Timetable MD/PhD Students Departmental Activities Research Expenses Finishing Up Registration Tuition and Financial Aid Other Information of Interest Appendices

To view the new 2007/2008 Graduate Handbook as a PDF file, Click Here. DIRECTORY A. Genetics Faculty B. Genetics Graduate Program C. Genetics Department Administration D. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences E. Medical School Offices F. BBS Office G. MD/PhD Program H. Other University Offices INTEGRATION OF MCGD TRACK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS PROGRAM OF STUDY A. Course Work B. Laboratory Rotations C. Qualifying Examination D. Teaching E. Dissertation Research F. Research-in-Progress (RIP) Series G. Dissertation Prospectus H. Admission to Candidacy I. Masterís Degrees J. Evaluation of Progress GENERAL TIMETABLE OF REQUIREMENTS MD/PhD STUDENTS DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES A. Journal Club and Research-in-Progress B. Seminars C. Retreat D. Clinical Genetics Conferences RESEARCH EXPENSES A. Supplies B. Travel to Scientific Meetings C. Use of Computers FINISHING UP A. Completion of Dissertation Research B. PhD Dissertation   Writing the Dissertation   Evaluation of the Dissertation   Thesis Seminar   Thesis Research Publications   Starting Postdoctoral Positions REGISTRATION A. General Information B. Foreign Student Registration C. In Absentia Registration D. Leave of Absence E. Residence Requirement, Six Year Limit TUITION & FINANCIAL AID A. Tuition B. Financial Aid    Sources of Support & Taxation    USPHS National Research Service Awards    External Fellowships    University Fellowships    Research Assistantships    How Stipend Checks are Paid    Loans OTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST A. Graduate Program Steering Committee B. Grievance Procedures C. Vacation Policy D. Ethical Conduct of Research E. Graduate Student Representation F. Science Education Outreach Program G. McDougal Graduate Student Center H. Yale Health Plan I. Security J. Photo ID/Composite Student Picture K. Keys and ID Access L. Student Parking M. Graduate Student Lounge N. Department Library O. E-Mail P. Mail Appendix 1: Qualifying Examination Appendix 2: Guidelines for Graduate Student Seminar Presentation Appendix 3: Guidelines for Research Proposal for First Thesis Committee Meeting Appendix 4: Dissertation Prospectus Appendix 5: 2006-2007 Calendar Appendix 6: The Nature and Role of the Doctoral Dissertation Appendix 7: Taxation of Scholarships and Fellowships