The University of Chicago PREP

项目摘要 芝加哥大学学士后研究教育计划（PREP）旨在提供 研究培训和充实活动， 生物医学和行为科学，使他们能够更好地准备申请，录取，并在博士学位的成功 程序.它是基于这样的概念，即一个深入的指导研究经验，沿着丰富 活动，帮助发展身份作为一个科学家，是研究生学习的最佳准备， 生物医学科学每个参与者的背景和研究兴趣都被考虑在内， 选择导师进行为期一年的实验室研究，导师具有以下杰出记录： 促进生物医学科学家的培训、教育和职业发展。的研究经验 是由一个多层次的技能增强计划，以改善口头和书面沟通， 批判性思维和分析，以及道德决策。这些技能的培训由为期一年的 PREP杂志俱乐部，许多讲习班，写作课程，道德课程，学术课程，和其他 技能建设活动。虽然该计划是高度结构化和逻辑组织，它是灵活的， 个人发展计划（IDP）是每个学者在其任期内的课程路线图。 芝加哥大学预科。该计划及其组成部分在整个过程中的特定时间间隔进行评估 包括内部和外部评价。最终的成功将由 学者进入博士课程的预科，他们完成博士课程，以及他们的长期成功 作为生物医学科学家

PROJECT SUMMARY The University of Chicago Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) is designed to provide research training and enrichment activities to recent college graduates from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences so they will be better prepared to apply, matriculate, and succeed in a PhD program. It is based on the concept that an in-depth mentored research experience, along with enrichment activities that help develop identity as a scientist, is the optimal preparation for graduate studies in the biomedical sciences. The background and research interests of each participant are considered when selecting Mentors for one year of laboratory-based research, with Mentors who have outstanding records of promoting the training, education, and career advancement of biomedical scientists. The research experience is complemented by a multi-tiered skill-enhancement program for improving oral and written communication, critical thinking and analysis, and ethical decision-making. Training in such skills is provided by a year-long PREP Journal Club, numerous workshops, a writing course, an ethics course, academic courses, and other skill-building activities. Although the Program is highly structured and logically organized, it is flexible in that an Individual Development Plan (IDP) serves as the roadmap for each Scholar's course over their tenure in the University of Chicago PREP. The Program and its components are assessed at specific intervals throughout the year, including both internal and external evaluations. The ultimate success will be measured by the matriculation of Scholars into PhD programs, their completion of PhD programs, and their long-term successes as biomedical scientists.