May 2007: Last posted update of program information supplied by institution.
If applicable, accreditation has been confirmed as of May 2006.
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Degree granted: M.S. in Epidemiology (Human Genetics), Ph.D. in Epidemiology (Human Genetics), M.D./Ph.D. in Epidemiology (Human Genetics)
Training available: Masters, Doctoral, M.D. Postdoctoral, Ph.D. Postdoctoral, M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.S.
Current enrollment: 4 Masters, 3 Doctoral, 4 Ph.D. Postdoctoral
Number of graduates in last 2 years: 3 Masters, 1 Doctoral
Faculty status: 12 Ph.D., 16 M.D., 2 M.D./Ph.D.
Areas of concentration: epidemiology, oncological genetics, pharmacogenetics, population genetics
Clinical training fellowships: Clinical Epidemiology
ABMG accreditation:
Financial support: NIH Training Fellowships
Application deadline: January 15
Contact: Timothy Rebbeck, Ph.D., Leader, Human Genetics Track, University of Pennsylvania, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 904 Blockley Hall, 423 Guardian Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, Tel: 215-898-1793, Fax: 215-573-2265, E-mail: trebbeck@cceb.med.upenn.edu

Educational Programs Office, Admissions Coordinator, University of Pennsylvania, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Blockley Hall, 423 Guardian Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, Tel: 215-573-2382, Fax: 215-573-2265, E-mail: msce-phd@cceb.med.upenn.edu

Web homepage: http://www.cceb.upenn.edu/education/
We offer a multidisciplinary program of training in genetic and molecular epidemiology that involves multiple institutions in the Philadelphia area. The goal of this program is to train students to integrate methods from molecular biology, classical genetics, epidemiology, biostatistics, and related disciplines. This training will prepare researchers to study genetic and environmental causes of complex traits and commonly-occurring diseases. The training program is geared toward individuals who have an advanced degree in a clinical or basic science discipline, and wish to undertake molecular or genetic epidemiologic research in their specialty area. Formal coursework is offered in epidemiology, biostatistics, basic science disciplines, bioethics, and genetic/molecular epidemiology. This work can culminate in a master's of science in clinical epidemiology or doctoral degree. Non-degree postdoctoral fellowships are also available.