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First Post!

Some notes from a call with the DBMI Graduate Program Manager:

  • The department is under GSAS but located at Vagelos ("VP&S")
  • Classes begin September 2nd. In NYC, classes start the day after Labor Day.
  • Orientation starts on August 25th. The Dean will mail out details. Quite a few things are mandatory. Plan accordingly.
  • There's a department retreat on Friday September 5th from 8-5, followed by a social. You can meet with potential research advisers on this day!
  • Summer classes are short and expensive; not recommended.
  • The first semester has to be 1 Residence Unit (this is a GSAS requirement).
  • Wait for Dean Mao's email for further instructions.
  • You will be contacted in July for class registrations.
  • They're not offering G4000 anymore. You'll take a placement test to see if you need more stats/programming.
  • There's a capstone project option now (not on website).
  • The essay can be 1-3 credits.
  • First come first serve with classes in other departments. Very high likelihood you'll get the BINF classes tho.
  • MPhils are just for PhD students :/
  • You don't/can't mix and match tracks.
  • Finding paid RA and TA-ships is tough, especially given recent events.