Structure at a Glance

  • New Scholar Orientation 

  • Weekly “Growth Sessions” – Academic Culture 

  • Two lab rotations, two weeks each

  • Seminars/journal clubs

  • Departmental welcoming 

  • Weekly “Growth Sessions” – Graduate Application Prep 

  • Seminars/journal clubs

  • Ethics course

  • Attendance at national diversity enhancing conference 

  • Weekly “Growth Sessions” – Research Methods 

    • Including statistics/data science workshop

  • Graduate program applications due/interviews 

  • Seminars/journal clubs

  • Weekly “Growth Sessions” – Professional/Scientific Identity 

  • Seminars/journal clubs

  • OHSU Research Week presentation 

  • Completion of research paper 

  • End of program celebration 

  • Regular meetings with mentors and program staff 

  • Professional networking 

  • Events with scholars from diverse backgrounds at OHSU/Portland area