Next week, U-M’s Rackham Graduate School will celebrate its 100th anniversary.
What does that have to do with the U-M Health System?
Well, did you know that right now:
• More than 540 Medical School graduate students are working toward their Ph.D.s in 14 different programs under the umbrella of the Medical School’s Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS). These programs all partner closely with Rackham, which officially confers Ph.D. degrees for students in Medical School programs.
• About 500 Medical School faculty members are involved in PIBS graduate programs, as course instructors, academic advisors and scientific mentors to students who earn their degrees by participating in a broad range of cutting-edge research.
• 86 students are enrolled in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), earning an M.D. and a Ph.D. in just seven to eight years through a Medical School-Rackham dual degree program
• A major advantage of graduate programs within PIBS is the opportunity for students to enroll in a number of certificate programs made possible through Rackham in collaboration with other colleges, or to pursue a dual degree. Students who choose to augment their studies with a certificate or dual degree from a participating school within the University of Michigan find that doing so not only enhances their education, but also increases their marketability.
• More than 620 recently minted Ph.D.s are continuing their scientific training in our Medical School labs, through postdoctoral fellowships, and are part of a community of postdocs across campus supported through Rackham.
• A select group of students are earning master’s degrees in bioinformatics, genetic counseling, health & health care research and human genetics through programs offered by the Medical School and Rackham.
The sheer number and variety of graduate degree, dual-degree, and certificate programs offered through Rackham is amazing. Right now, more than 7,000 U-M students are enrolled in 108 Ph.D., 83 master’s, and 33 certificate programs coordinated through Rackham and situated within the schools and colleges of U-M.
Feb. 16 Rackham Centennial Symposium Overview
Nearly 200 Rackham students will gather on Thursday, February 16, to participate in the Centennial Symposium: Michigan Graduate Students in the World.
Poster and laptop presentations will fill the 2nd and 4th floors of the Rackham Building from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Medical School PIBS students will be among those giving posters and presentations.
The Symposium highlights the global impact that graduate students make through their research, and displays the quality, breadth, and diversity of graduate education at Michigan.
The Symposium will include a panel discussion at 5:00 p.m. in the Rackham Amphitheatre featuring leaders of 3 nationally prominent foundations:
Mark J. Cardillo
Executive Director, The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation
Carol Goss
President and CEO, The Skillman Foundation
Edward Henry
President and CEO, The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
The foundation leaders will speak to the challenges and opportunities for translating research into solutions to real-world problems. The Symposium concludes with a reception at 6 p.m. in the lobby of the Rackham Building. The Centennial Symposium is made possible with support from ProQuest.
To learn more about other events scheduled to celebrate the Rackham Centennial, visit this site.
Web Address: http://www.rackham.umich.edu/centennial/
