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Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences
Supporting Documents
Your supporting document should consist of the following topics combined into one
Word or PDF document and uploaded into Document 1 of the University Online Graduate Application Supporting Documents Section.
In Document 2, upload your CV in a Word or PDF document. Please name the file as follows: firstname_lastname_FSUBMS.
Note: You are required to submit three letters of recommendation.
These must all be sent electronically through the University
Graduate Online Application.
- Personal Statement:
The purpose of this statement is to provide a perspective of you
as an individual to the admissions committee. The other parts of
the application focus on your academic and research achievements
and qualities. The College of Medicine believes that there is
much more to consider in our applicants and would like to
evaluate our applicants as fully as possible. This statement
might discuss but is not limited to difficulties you have faced,
major influences in your life, outside interests etc. The
statement should be limited to approximately a single page.
- Research Statement:
The research statement should discuss your longer term research
and career goals. The following gives a few examples of the
types of questions you might address. Keep in mind that these
are suggestions only and not requirements or limitations. Which
area of biomedical research most interests you and why? How did
you identify and select this research area? For your long term
career, do your interests lie in academia or in industry? Would
you like to be in a teaching institution or a more research
orientated environment. Finally, it should be noted that it is
understood that these interests are subject to change and this
statement does not restrict you in any manner.
- Teaching Experience:
Please list any teaching experience. Include at a minimum, the
name of the course, the institution, the name of the advising
faculty if applicable and the dates taught.
- Research Experience:
Include a description of any research experience, whether it is
directly applicable to your current interests or not. Include
the names of any advisors, the institution and the dates. You
should note whether you received academic credit for your
efforts. A description of the project goals, conclusions and you
contribution should be included together with some discussion of
the various laboratory techniques that you mastered or have
become knowledgeable.
- Advisors:
Please give the name and contact information of the individuals
who will be providing your letters of recommendation.
- Faculty of Interest:
Take a look at the faculty research interests and provide the
names of faculty whose work most interests you. These selections
do not guarantee or restrict any potential opportunities that
you may have as a student in the College of Medicine Biomedical
Sciences graduate program.
- Publications:
Obtain the Pubmed ID of any publications on which you are an
author. The Pubmed ID will allow the admissions committee to
rapidly identify and obtain these publications. Any publications
in press or in preparation should be included in the
Miscellaneous Information section of the application in a
standard format including the title.
- Honors and Awards:
Provide the name, date of award, granting agency or institution
and a brief description of the honor.
- Miscellaneous Information:
Provide any additional information that you would like the
Admissions Committee to include in their consideration of you
application.
- In Document 2, upload your CV in a Word or PDF
document.
Note: You are required to submit three letters of
recommendation. These must all be sent electronically through
the University Graduate Online Application.
If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact:
Office for Research and Graduate Programs
Florida State University
College of Medicine
1115 West Call St. MSB G117
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300
Office: (850) 645-6420
Fax: (850) 645-7153
biomedical.admissions@med.fsu.edu
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