• Apply and matriculate into existing doctoral entrance programs: IDP in Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, Biophysics Imaging, Pharmacology and Physiology;
• Complete the first year of your doctoral program requirements

• Apply after completion of first year graduate courses
• Once accepted into the program, students are part of the PhD program in their selected Basic Science Department and part of the PhD in Basic and Translational Science Program
• Complete Individual Development Plan based on Translational Research Competencies that you would like to develop
• Based on Individual Development Plan, identify a clinical/translational research mentor
• Work alongside BTS leadership, mentors, and fellow classmates to identify 12 credits of relevant work to develop Translational Research Competencies. These can include:
  • Relevant Coursework
  • Clinical Shadowing Experiences
  • Participation in National or Local Committees
  • Advocacy for Scientific Policy
  • Projects that Complement and Enhance the Translational Relevance of Dissertation Work
• Include one translationally-relevant research aim in your dissertation proposal
• Develop mentor/mentee relationships with both basic and clinical healthcare professionals

Complete list of competencies with examples can be found at Multi Regional Clinical Trials Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency.

Complete both the BTS PhD Application and the BTS Mentor Support Form

CTSI Basic Translational Science PhD – Application 
PhD Program in Basic and Translational Science: Mentor Support Form (PDF)

Application Deadline: June 1st, following the first year of Graduate School
Application Closes: July 15th
Notification of Acceptance: August 1st

Program of Study

• 60 Credits
• 5.5 year average Program
• Research centered

Jess Olson, PhD, MPH
Director, Basic and Translational Science Program
(414) 955-8656 Email: jeolson@mcw.edu

Karen Marcdante, MD
Co-Director, Basic and Translational Science Program
(414) 266-3360 Email: kwendel@mcw.edu

Memory Bacon, MBA
Program Manager, CTSI
(414) 955-8762 Email: mbacon@mcw.edu