Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in
Basic Medical Sciences

Contact Information:

Ms. Lanette Flagge
Academic Advisor

Ronald Balczon, Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies

BMS Graduate Program
MSB 3030
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 36688
(251)460-6153
lflagge@jaguar1.usouthal.edu
rbalczon@usouthal.edu

Welcome to the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Basic Medical Sciences at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. The program awards the Ph.D. degree in Basic Medical Science and is designed for students interested in careers in biomedical investigation. The program provides training which can lead to academic careers in universities or medical institutions, or to a wide variety of research or administrative positions in government, non-profit or industry settings.

The program combines a interdisciplinary core curriculum, advanced coursework and original research, and is designed to give students a broad interdisciplinary base and flexibility. Research training and advanced study are offered in seven formal advanced programs. Students have excellent opportunities for one-on-one interaction with faculty, the benefit of small classes, and excellent research training with nationally funded and recognized investigators.

Graduate faculty within the College of Medicine are well funded from the National Institutes of Health and other extramural sources. Total extramural funding for the USA College of Medicine exceeded $26 million in the 2004 fiscal year. Funding per faculty member in the Basic Sciences ranks at the 50 percentile among all medical schools in the United States, as determined by the American Association of Medical Colleges. The USA Cancer Research Institute and the Center for Lung Biology offer exciting opportunities for focused graduate training and research.

All students in the Ph.D. program receive a competitive stipend for full-time study. This includes Alabama residents, out-of state U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and foreign nationals. In 2004-2005, the stipend is $20,000 per year. In addition, all students receive a full tuition waiver and single coverage health insurance. Fees are the responsibility of the student, though fees for full-time graduate students remain less than $250 per semester. Loans are available from conventional sources through the University Financial Aid Office.

Mobile is a port city on the Gulf Coast with approximately 750,000 residents in the metropolitan area. Cost of living in Mobile is less than the national average. Abundant reasonably priced housing is available nearby the main University campus, which is located in a quiet, established residential area in western Mobile. On-campus housing offers an affordable alternative. Information about Mobile and the surrounding area can be found at the Mobile Chamber of Commerce web site.

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Last updated: 11/29/2004