Curriculum

The PEMM curriculum is a blend of classroom learning, laboratory work, and collaborative learning with other students.

PEMM students will attend classes for the first three years of the program.
First year students get their introduction to the Gross Anatomy Lab with Dr. Rand Swenson

Year One

PEMM 101 - Scientific Basis of Disease I (Fall)
PEMM 102 - Scientific Basis of Disease II (Winter)
PEMM 141 - Research Rotation
PEMM142 - Research Rotation
PEMM 143 - Research Rotation
UNSG 100/PEMM 124 - Ethical and Responsible Conduct of Research (UNSG 100 for Fall term and PEMM 124 for Winter Term)
Elective course(s) - (Spring term)

Students will select a laboratory for their thesis research by the end of the first year (June 1).

Years Two & Three

PEMM 103 - Biostatistics
PEMM 137 - Qualifying Exam
Additional elective courses

All Years

PEMM 297 - Thesis Research in the PEMM program, 1 - 3 credits
PEMM 298 - Thesis Research in the PEMM program, 1 - 3 credits
PEMM 299 - Thesis Research in the PEMM program, 1 - 3 credits
Attendance and participation in weekly journal clubs, research-in-progress, and related seminars.