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Doctor of Philosophy Epidemiology (PhD)Supervision Prior to admission, and with the assistance of the Division Head, the applicant will explore supervisory possibilities: a faculty member who has a “full” appointment in the SGS, and who conducts epidemiological research. In some instances, the Student and the Division Head will identify both a primary and a co-supervisor. The co-supervisor generally will be a faculty member with an “Associate” appointment in the SGS. The faculty supervisor must be confirmed prior to beginning the program. The
Supervisor is responsible for providing mentorship to the student
through all phases of the PhD program. Thus, the Supervisor will
guide the selection of courses, dissertation topic, advisory
committee membership, and advisory committee meetings; will assist
with applications for funding; and will provide references for the
student on a timely basis. The Supervisor also will comment on the
student’s plan for preparation for the comprehensive examination.
The Supervisor will guide the development of the student’s
research proposal, and the implementation and conduct of all aspects
of the research; advise on writing the dissertation; correct drafts
and approve the final dissertation; and attend the defense. Advisory Committee With
the assistance of the Supervisor, and with the approval of the
Program Leader, the student will assemble an Advisory Committee no later
than the end of the second term of the first year. Role
and Responsibilities The
Advisory Committee, chaired by the Supervisor, will contribute
advice regarding course selection, preparation for the comprehensive
examination, selection of the dissertation topic, and implementation
of the research plan. The Advisory Committee also will provide
timely and constructive criticism and guidance regarding the
analysis of data, writing of the dissertation, and preparation for
the defense. Composition The
Advisory Committee generally will comprise two members who hold
either “Full” or “Associate” appointments in the SGS.
Between these two individuals and the Supervisor, there should be
expertise in all content and methodological areas relevant to the
student’s research focus and dissertation proposal. Meetings Advisory
Committee meetings will be held at least every six (6) months
throughout the student’s PhD program. Under certain circumstances
(e.g., during times of very rapid progress), the Student and the
Advisory Committee may decide there is a need for more frequent
meetings. Reporting At
the end of every meeting of the Advisory Committee, the Student and
the Committee will complete the Advisory Committee meeting
report. All present must sign the report, which will be
delivered to the Program Leader and filed in the
student’s progress file. The
final
report of the Advisory Committee will be completed at the
meeting during which the Committee makes the recommendation for the
Student to proceed to the Divisional defense of the dissertation.
It also will be signed and delivered to the Program Leader.
Progress through the PhD The
phases of the PhD program are identified by a set of accomplishments
which the student generally will attain in order, and within a
satisfactory time. These phases, which will be monitored by the Program
Leader
of the PhD program, are
the identification of the Supervisor and the Advisory Committee,
completion of required and elective course work, completion of the
comprehensive examination, defense of the research proposal, and
defense of the dissertation (both Divisional and SGS ). Full-time
students are expected to complete the PhD within four (4) years.
Flex-time students may take longer, but not more than eight (8)
years; they must submit a revised list of milestones, for approval
by the Supervisor and the Program Leader. Timeline
for completion of the Phases of the PhD Degree
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