•	Interdisciplinary programs integrate clinical and basic science faculty
	•	Coordinated admissions allow students to change their program affiliation
	•	Laboratory rotations give students experience in several laboratories
	•	Emphasis on communication skills includes writing courses, journal clubs, and regular student presentations

Program Organization
Programs in Biomedical Sciences
Sackler's eight basic biomedical research programs participate in coordinated program in order to offer flexibility to incoming students. Some students have already firmly settled on a program and research focus, while others prefer to make a final choice of direction after they have had some graduate school experience. Students admitted to the Integrated Programs (Biochemistry; Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology; Cellular and Molecular Physiology, and Neuroscience) do not make a final decision to affiliate formally with one of those programs until the end of the first year, when a thesis research lab is selected. Students admitted to one of the other five programs usually choose a member of the admitting program for thesis research, but can interact with a broader faculty in several ways, including first year laboratory rotations. Furthermore, the degree requirements of the different programs are coordinated so students may switch programs at the end of the first year without falling behind in required courses or credits.

Clinical Research
Approved as a division within the Sackler School in 1999, the Clinical Research Program is built on the foundation of a well-established fellowship program in the Clinical Care Division of the New England Medical Center. While it does not participate in the Coordinated Program in Biomedical Sciences, all Sackler School students may enroll in its courses. It is open primarily to experienced physicians, remains administratively rooted in the New England Medical Center, and offers a master's degree program as well as a doctoral track.

MSTP Program
The Sackler School, in conjunction with the Tufts Medical Schools, offers the opportunity for qualified individuals to pursue a combined M.D./Ph.D. degree through a Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) funded by the National Institutes of Health.

The program is designed for students who want to pursue careers that include both research and clinical practice. Students receive rigorous scientific training in addition to full academic and clinical training in the practice of medicine. A complete description of this program can be found on the MSTP web site.

Non-degree Research Programs
Summer Research Program in Biomedical Sciences for Undergraduate Students
The Sackler School offers 10 week summer internships for undergraduate students interested in pursuing research careers in the biomedical sciences beginning the first week of June. Stipends are available to cover travel and living expenses. Program participants live together in nearby student housing. The application deadline is February 15 of each year.

Post-Baccalaureate Research Internship Program
The Sackler School offers 1 to 2 year research apprenticeships for recent graduates who are interested in pursuing research careers in the biomedical sciences. Generally, these begin September 1, although adjustments may be made to accommodate a student's schedule. Apprentices work as research assistants for 75% of their time. The remainder of their time is devoted to classes and individualized study that can range from GRE preparation to advanced graduate courses. Salary plus benefits are provided. The application deadline is March 15 of each year.

This non-degree program is ideal for applicants interested in gaining research experience and/or improving skills important for graduate degree programs in the biomedical sciences.