Medical Science
MSc & PhD
In addition to completing a thesis, students take 2.0 FCE*:
- MSC 1010H (MSc Seminars in Translational Research, 1.0 FCE)
- modular courses (two courses at 0.25 FCE each)
- elective course (1.0 FCE)
Students successfully finish this program in 2 years.
In addition to conducting independent and original research that will form their
thesis, students complete 2.0 FCE:
- MSC 1011H (PhD Seminar Series in Translational Research, 0.5 FCE)
- modular courses (0.25 FCE each)**
- elective (1.0 FCE)
Typically, students successfully complete this program in 5 years.
Alaa Youssef, PhD
During my graduate training I developed many transferrable skills such as understanding research problems and identifying research methodologies,gathering evidence, problem-solving, collaborating with teams, and most importantly, communicating and learning from others. I apply these skills, today, studying organizational readiness to implement and use artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare to promote diagnostic excellence in patient care.
My training in mixed-method research well-positioned me to investigate how organizational processes and policies influence technology adoption and integration in clinical workflow. Moreover, the plethora of extracurricular opportunities during my graduate training allowed me to develop my leadership and communication skills, enabling me to build collaborations and lead educational initiatives in my current position.
My advice to all prospective students is to enjoy your graduate training in all its highs and lows. Get to know your lab, mentors and research team very well. Most importantly, try to engage and meet other people, push yourself out of your comfort zone by building connections and seeking advice when needed; you will be surprised by how inspiring and illuminating people’s research and career journeys can be.