Training in reproductive biology and women's health
research is available for both predoctoral and postdoctoral
fellows. Besides the research programs of each of the
faculty, trainees participate in weekly journal clubs, a
seminar series with visiting scientists, and periodic
research retreats of the Center for Research on
Reproduction and Women's Health. Trainees are also
encouraged to present their research at national and
international scientific meetings.
Predoctoral candidates may obtain their degrees from one of
the many graduate programs administered by the Biomedical
Graduate Studies program. Each of the training faculty is a
member of one or more interdepartmental graduate groups
offering degrees in many biomedical fields.
Financial Support
Funding for training in the program is available from a
variety of public and private sources. The group currently
has postdoctoral fellow training grants from the National
Institutes of Health for U.S. citizens and Latin Americans.
Several private foundations provide support to the program
or individuals for the training of foreign and U.S.
scientists. In fact, many of the program's trainees have
been successful in obtaining their own fellowship funding
from various organizations. In addition, research grants to
individual faculty members may provide funding for the
training of predoctoral and postdoctoral scientists.
Admission
Admission to the program is based upon the applicant's
qualifications, availability of support, and the
identification of an appropriate mentor.
Predoctoral candidates must meet the requirements for
admission to one of the graduate groups administered by the
Biomedical Graduate Studies program of the University of
Pennsylvania.
Postdoctoral applicants must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.,
M.D., or D.V.M.). Admission to the program is decided by
the faculty. Past academic achievements, letters of
recommendation, aptitude for research, and statements of
interests are important aspects of the decision process.
Application Process
Inquiries regarding admission to the postdoctoral
program should be addressed to specific faculty
members or Dr. Norman B. Hecht.
Norman B. Hecht, Ph.D.
Center for Research on Reproduction and Women;s Health
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
1310 Biomedical Research Building
421 Curie Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104-616
e-mail: nhecht@mail.med.upenn.edu
Predoctoral applicants must also apply for
graduate study through the Biomedical Graduate Studies
program:
Admissions Coordinator
Biomedical Graduate Studies
240 John Morgan Building
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6064
Telephone: (215)-898-1030
http://www.med.upenn.edu/bgs/