College of Medicine
Program Listing
Follow this link to access all graduate programs offered at South.
https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/graduateschool/programslist.html
Results of 2016 Graduate Student Survey
Top Things You Should Know
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After completion of core curriculum, time-management and self-motivation is required for completion of the research project.
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Program completion usually takes 5 to 6 years.
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Selecting a mentor is of critical importance.
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Teaching opportunities are limited but worth pursuing.
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Network and socialize with your fellow students.
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PI choice is critically important.
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Embrace your research project.
Info Students Wish They Knew When They Started
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Reading is constant and required, even in subjects not in your field.
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The first year consists of intense coursework. The following years require self-motivation.
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Prepare for qualifying exams, which can be stressful.
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Research funding is a key component of choosing a mentor.
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Research career opportunities early, there are diverse choices available.
Professional Development
Below are the leading resources for Medicine:
Common Medical Societies:
Common Medical Science Societies:
- American Association of Immunologists
- American Cancer Society
- American Heart Association
- American Lung Association
- American Physiological Society
- American Society for Microbiology
- American Thoracic Society