GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK - The Department Of Physiology .
M.S. IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGYSTUDENT HANDBOOK2017 - 2018 Academic YearDEPARTMENT OFPHYSIOLOGY AND BIOPHYSICSCASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITYCLEVELAND, OHLast revised: July 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTSKEY PERSONNEL . 1OVERVIEW . 2TRAINING PHILOSOPHY . 3WORK ETHIC . 3UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS . 4PRACTICAL MATTERS . 4Financing the MS Program . 4International Students . 5Health Insurance . 5Dental Care . 6University Counseling Services (UCS). 7Legal Services . 8Housing . 8Parking and Shuttle Services. 8Safety . 9Telephones . 9Library Resources . 9Poster Printing . 9Building and Department Access, Campus Security . 9Student Computers . 10GETTING STARTED . 11COURSEWORK . 11PLANNED PROGRAM OF STUDY. 13THESIS PROPOSAL FOR STUDENTS IN THE PLAN A PROGRAM . 14GUIDELINES FOR THESIS RESEARCH . 18ACADEMIC INTEGRITY . 19SEMINARS . 21PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT . 21SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES . 23REQUESTING COMMITTEE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION . 23APPLYING TO A PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL . 24
KEY PERSONNELWalter Boron, M.D., Ph.D.Thomas M. Nosek, Ph.D.Chair, Department of Physiology and BiophysicsOffice: E524, tel: 368-8978 email: walter.boron@case.eduDirector, Master in Medical Physiology ProgramOffice: E517, tel: 216-256-3726, email: thomas.nosek@case.eduAndrea Romani, M.D., Ph.D.Director, MS in Medical Physiology Admissions CommitteeCourse Director: Medical Physiology I and IIOffice: E528, tel: 368-1625, email: andrea.romani@case.eduJoseph C. LaManna, Ph.D.Course Director, Translational Physiology I and IIOffice: E611, tel: 368-1112, email: joseph.lamanna@case.eduStephen Jones, Ph.D.Course Director: Physiology SeminarsOffice: E514, tel: 368-5527, email Stephen.w.jones@case.eduMorley SchwebelBart JarmuschBusiness ManagerOffice: E527-C, tel: 368-3401, email: morley.schwebel@case.eduManager of Graduate Education, Dept. of Physiology and BiophysicsOffice: E527, tel: 368-2084, email: bbj2@case.eduMichael LittleReceptionist/Department AssistantOffice: E527, tel: 368-3400, email: Michael.little@case.eduRosalyn FosterChairman’s AssistantOffice: E526, tel: 368-8978, email: rosalyn.foster@case.eduSue FossDepartment AssistantOffice: E750, tel: 368-1100 email: Suzanne.foss@case.eduAmrita SamantaStudent Representativeaxs958@case.edu1
OVERVIEWThe Physiology and Biophysics Graduate Program provides comprehensive trainingleading to the Ph.D. and Master’s degrees for applicants with backgrounds in thebiological and/or physical sciences.This Handbook focuses on the MS in Medical Physiology (MSMP) program. Theprogram is administered by the MS in Medical Physiology AdministrationCommittee, appointed by Dr. Walter Boron, Chair of the Department of Physiologyand Biophysics. Member of the committee are:Thomas M. Nosek, Ph.D. - Chair of the committee and Director of the programJulian Stelzer, Ph.D., Deputy DirectorAndrea Romani, MD, Ph.D., Director of AdmissionJoseph C. LaManna, Ph.D.Carole Liedtke, Ph.D., MBAStephen Jones, Ph.D.Michael Simonson, Ph.D.William Schilling, Ph.D.All students begin this program as a Type B, non-thesis student. It is designed forindividuals who are preparing for admission to professional schools (medical, dental,veterinary, physician assistant, pharmacy, etc.), graduate programs in biophysicalsciences, or careers in biomedical sciences. Students may take this program as eitherresident or internet students. This program can also be combined with courses at theCWRU Weathered School of Management for a combined MS/MBA degree (seedetails below). Students particularly interested in research may switch to a Type Athesis program at the end of their first spring semester (see details below).The MSMP program is designed to be taken over two academic years. In the firstyear of the program, all students enroll in 20 hours of required core physiologycourses presented in a lecture format (Medical Physiology I and II, TranslationalPhysiology I and II, and Physiology Seminar A and B). In the second year, studentstake 10 hours of elective courses at the 400 level or above. These courses may betaken in any department of the university. Students have options as to how they willfulfill the 10 hour elective requirement:By May 1st, after the first year of study, students can petition to:1. switch to the Type A (thesis) option (described below);2. choose their elective courses from a prescribed list to have an Elective Areaof Concentration (AOC). AOC’s are currently available in: 1) ClinicalInvestigation (this is a certificate program through the Office of ClinicalInvestigation); 2) Physiological Research; 3) Clinical Neuroscience; 4)Clinical Nephrology; 5) Nutrition, 6) Clinical Pulmonology; 7) Bioethics;and 8) Evolutionary Medicine. Details of these AOC’s can be found on theMSMP program web site:2
cal-physiology/;enroll in the MS/MBA Dual Degree Program offered in conjunction withthe CWRU Weatherhead School of Management (see details below).Students who would like to take more than 10 hours of elective courses shouldconsider doing so through the “Fellowship” program where courses above the 30credits required for the MS degree can be taken tuition free as long as a studentregisters and pays for at least a one credit hour course. Details about this programcan be found at: fAlthough designed to help guide students to earning the MS degree, there may bequestions not addressed in this document. The faculty and staff have an open doorpolicy and are committed to providing whatever assistance students may need ifanswers to specific questions are not found here. The names and contact informationfor individuals that can answer your questions are provided in the preceding section.More detailed information about our department, faculty, students, and educationalprograms is available on our web site: http://physiology.case.edu.TRAINING PHILOSOPHYThe faculty have developed a challenging course of study aimed at preparingstudents with all of the necessary tools to compete effectively for admission to thebest professional medical program as well as for academic and non-academicpositions in the biomedical sciences. Our goal is to educate future health scienceprofessionals in the area of physiological and biophysical sciences who demonstrateintegrity, think critically, and communicate effectively. The faculty affiliated withthe MSMP program strongly believe that this is best achieved by partnershipsbetween faculty mentors/advisors and individual students that are mutuallybeneficial. Faculty and students both prosper when students are treated as promisingjunior colleagues deserving of the best training possible in an environment wherefreedom of inquiry and expression is valued and encouraged. As such, faculty andstudents each have important obligations to prepare students to be life-long scholars.Admission to our graduate program is a privilege that will provide lastingopportunities for growth throughout your professional career. A graduate student’ssuccess depends on everyone involved. This includes Department and Universityadministrators, as well as faculty. But most importantly, it depends on you, thestudent, taking primary responsibility for your educational and research progress.WORK ETHICScience is a profession that requires dedication and drive, and a strong work ethicthat does not involve watching a clock. All students are held to a high standard ofaccountability.3
UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTSIt is the responsibility of each student to become familiar with the specific rules thatapply to the MSMP program of graduate study, as well as the general rules andregulations of the University. Any requirements not specifically addressed in thisdocument conform to the regulations for the MS degree specified in the School ofGraduate Studies (SGS) section of the General Bulletin of Case Western ReserveUniversity (available online at http://gradstudies.case.edu ). This website alsocontains down-loadable forms that must be filed with the SGS as the studentadvances through their graduate career. All students are encouraged to contact theSGS office directly (Tomlinson Hall 2nd floor, telephone 368-4390) to discuss anyconcerns or questions they may have. That office is particularly helpful when itcomes time to apply for graduation. It is expected that students will be proactive inseeking information regarding University regulations.PRACTICAL MATTERSFinancing the MS ProgramThere is no financial aid support administered through the Department of Physiologyand Biophysics for MSMP students. All Financial Aid is obtained through theUniversity’s Financial Aid Office (http://financialaid.case.edu ).The department hires Teaching Assistants from the rising second year MSMP class,paying 15/hour for up to 20 hours of work/week. Students interested in one ofthese positions should apply by May 1st by submitting a brief explanation to the MSin Medical Physiology Administration Committee of why you would like to serve asa TA, your ideas for improving our program, and what in your background hasprepared you to be a TA. The TA’s for 2017/2018 are:Katelyn GibsonAlexander KingNia KingMichael KushnerNicole KushnerWill RoederComreen VargeesChioma Elechi – MS grad, Senior TAWe strongly discourage first year MSMP students from working even part timeduring their first year in the program. If at all possible, we recommend that first yearstudents concentrate on their studies and get off to a great start in our program,realizing that to achieve their career goals, students MUST do well in our program.During the second year of the MSMP program, students are expected to take 4-6credit hours of electives/semester. This affords students the ability to take a parttime job that enhances their health care credentials. Many students find positionsrelated to the thousands of clinical trials that are going on at any one time in theCleveland area. These positions, at our 4 affiliated hospitals (the Cleveland Clinic4
Foundation, University Hospitals, MetroHealth, and the Cleveland VeteransAdministration) are found in innumerable ways. However, all paid positions arelisted on the web sites of the Human Resources departments of each of theseinstitutions.Students who cannot enroll in our program without the resources garnered fromworking should consider what we call the “Tech Master’s” program. We term thisthe “Tech Master’s” program because it was designed years ago to help researchtechnicians working in CWRU labs to further their education by enrolling in ourMaster’s program. In the “Tech Master’s” program, students work full time,employed by CWRU, and take advantage of CWRU’s very generous tuition benefit CWRU employees, with their supervisor’s permission, are entitled to take up to 6credit hours of courses/semester (fall, spring, and summer) tuition free. In this way,students can complete the MSMP program in 5 semesters, graduating in May of theirsecond year of studies along with the majority of the students in the MSMP program.Each of our 4 affiliated hospitals have a tuition benefit but none are as generous asthat of CWRU. The details of CWRU’s benefit can be found mpensation/tbp.htmlInternational StudentsInternational students often face additional challenges especially if they are first-timevisitors to the US. The University has two offices whose primary job it is to helpease the transition to life at an academic institution in the U.S. International StudentServices (ISS). It is located in Tomlinson Hall, room 143 and provides informationfor incoming and current international students. ISS provides assistance to apopulation of more than 1,000 international students from over 80 countries aroundthe world. Please visit the ISS website (http://studentaffairs.case.edu/international)for further description of their services. Another important resource for the foreignstudent is the office of Foreign Faculty and Scholars (FFS), which is the University'sliaison with federal agencies that are concerned with visa-related matters. FFSfacilitates immigrant/permanent resident status and is responsible for employmenteligibility verification (I-9) and W-4 tax status confirmation, and determines whetheror not to file tax treaty exemption forms with the Internal Revenue Service. TheUniversity's global outreach initiative is supported through FFS by providingtechnical visa services required in connection with visiting scholars and researcherswho come to the University from all parts of the world for various purposesincluding research, teaching, and training. In addition, FFS provides information andservices that international faculty, visitors, and their families may require. The FSSoffice is located in Tomlinson Hall (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). They may be reached bycalling 216-368-4289 or by visiting the Human Resources website(http://www.cwru.edu/finadmin/humres/ffs ).Health InsuranceStudents registered for one or more credit hours are automatically billed the StudentMedical Plan fee. The university has contracted with Aetna Student Health in orderto offer enhanced services that are easy to use, affordable and adaptable to your5
health care needs. Detailed information about the plan can be found an/)UHS is staffed by several qualified professionals with an interest in student health.These include physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, psychiatrists, socialworkers, and registered nurses. A number of the physicians are affiliated withUniversity Hospitals of Cleveland and with the CWRU School of Medicine. Moreinformation may be obtained by visiting the UHS h/) or by calling one of the numbers listedbelow.General Information:After Hours EMERGENCY SERVICES:General/Specialty Clinic Appointments:Women's Health Clinic Appointments:Counseling/Mental Health Clinic Appointments:Student Medical 49Students are encouraged to utilize resources through University Health Servicesbefore utilizing other in-/out-of-network providers as many preventative and regularwell-person examinations can be provided at no cost to you through UHS.Dental CareThe CWRU School of Dental Medicine manages several in-house dental clinics toprovide training for pre-doctoral dental health professionals. Participants in theStudent/Dependent Medical plans are eligible receive the following services throughthe School of Dental Medicine, including: Two oral exams and evaluations, including one dental and medical historyper medical Plan Year at 100% coverage Two oral cleanings per Plan Year at 100% coverage Periodic Bite Wing X-rays per Plan Year at 100% coverage Up to a 40% discount on certain dental services offered at the Case WesternReserve University School of Dental MedicineTreatment is administered by pre-doctoral dental students under the closesupervision of experienced dental health professionals. Services through the Schoolof Dental Medicine are often significantly less expensive than going to a privatepractice dentist. The clinics are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday throughFriday throughout the school year, excluding holidays. Emergency care is availablefor existing patients by calling ency). General appointments can be made byphone at 216-368-8730, or in person at the School of Dental Medicine ground floormain clinic reception area. More information regarding health insurance and dentalcare is available at: http://students.case.edu/wellness/medicalplan/6
University Counseling Services (UCS)Graduate School marks a time of tremendous self-exploration and change. At timesthese changes are intentional and understandable; at other times they areunpredictable, chaotic and upsetting. Each year over 1100 students seek out the staffof the University Counseling Services to help them gain perspective and to lay thegroundwork for personal change. For many, the change can become a ‘TurningPoint’ in their lives.We have contracted with Judith K. Olson-Hammer, Director of the EducationalServices for Students (ESS) Office, to provide academic counseling to our students.Judith talks with the students about time management during the Orientation at thebeginning of the academic year and lets them know that if they are having problemsperforming in our program, they can have a private consultation with her. She oftengoes over the students’ quizzes and Block exams with them to identify appropriatestudy strategies to better understand the material and to demonstrate thatunderstanding on quizzes and Block exams. These services are provided to thestudents without cost.Her office hours are from 3-5 PM every Tuesday in the Sears Building, Room 470.Her contact information is:Judith.hammer@case.edu216-368-5230 Phone216-832-8817 CellUniversity Counseling Services (UCS) and its divisions of Collegiate BehavioralHealth (CBH) and Prevention & Recovery Services (PRS) offers students help withtheir personal counseling and behavioral health needs, including individual, couplesand group counseling, psychiatric medication management, stress management andrecovery support. Its offices are staffed with psychologists, social workers andconsulting psychiatrists: http://students.case.edu/counseling/Most services are provided without cost but some specialty services may require afee.University
The Physiology and Biophysics Graduate Program provides comprehensive training leading to the Ph.D. and Master’s degrees for applicants with backgrounds in the biological and/or physical sciences. This Handbook focuses on the MS in Medical Physiology (MSMP) program. The program is administered by the MS in Medical Physiology Administration
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