2020-21 UF MD-PHD PROGRAM MILESTONES (YEARS 1-8)

Summer before MS1 Milestone Deadline  Attend Orientation Session July 13-27  Complete Introduction to Clinical and Translational Science July 13-27  Clinical Research Practicum Planning and Topic Identification July 13-27  Leadership Curriculum and Research Leadership Workshop July 14-15  Research Certifications  IRB July 10-17  HIPAA  Good Clinical Practice (GCP)  Orientation to MD Program, COM July 27-31  Assignment of Preclinical Advisor, COM August  Meeting with MD-PhD Faculty Advisor July

MS1 (Year 1) Milestone Deadline  Selection of Practicum Topic October  Practicum Study IRB Approval, Funding, Initiation December  White Coat Ceremony November  Meet with Directors to discuss programs and three laboratory rotations February  Rotation identification for upcoming summer February  Clinical experience at Equal Access Clinic (EAC) May Required Courses and Events  Monthly MD-PhD Dinner Meetings Ongoing  Medical Student Courses Ongoing  DIBS Sessions Aug.-Dec. / Jan.-Jun.  Fall Retreat October  Spring Symposium May

Summer Between MS1 and MS2 Milestone Deadline  Two or three laboratory rotations with mentors as potential August dissertation chairs  Work on Practicum Project Ongoing  Complete IACUC if appropriate August  Clinical Experiences at Equal Access Clinic Ongoing Note: Vacation scheduled around rotations. June–July

2020-21 UF MD-PHD PROGRAM MILESTONES (YEARS 1-8)

MS2 (Year 2) Milestone Deadline  Preclinical advisor meeting Fall Ongoing  Continue work on Practicum Project

 Clinical experience at Equal Access Clinic Ongoing  Meet with Director to select laboratory and mentor, identify funding February  Select Clinical Clerkship last quarter of Year 2 March  Preparation for Step I Examination March Required Courses and Events

 Medical School Courses Ongoing  Monthly MD-PhD Dinner Meetings Aug.-Dec. / Jan.-Mar.  DIBS Sessions October  Fall Retreat May  Spring Symposium

Summer Between MS2 and GS1 Milestone Deadline  Complete data collection on Practicum Project September  Clinical experience at Equal Access Clinic Ongoing  Entering Research Workshop August  Meeting with Mentor; Orientation to Laboratory August Note: Vacation is taken prior to beginning of Fall Semester

GS1 (Year 3) Milestone Deadline  Mentored Research Ongoing  Completion of IDP with Mentor, Directorate approvals December  Systematic Review Training (Optional) Per HSC Library  Clinical Experience in EAC Ongoing  Assignment of Clinical Mentor October  Completion of Practicum Project Ongoing

2020-21 UF MD-PHD PROGRAM MILESTONES (YEARS 1-8)

Required Courses and Events  IDP Review with Directorate (Plus Mentor) Ongoing  Graduate Coursework December (May)  Graduate Seminars Ongoing  Monthly MD-PhD Dinner Meetings Ongoing  Planning Fall Retreat Ongoing  Responsible Conduct of Biomedical Research Spring Semester  Rigor and Reproducibility Summer Semester  Spring Symposium May

GS2 (Year 4) Milestone Deadline  Mentored Research Practicum, Presentations, Publications as First Ongoing Author  Learn, Discover, Lead Professional Skills Seminar Series Monthly  Clinical Experience at EAC/Clinical Leadership Project Ongoing  Analyze and Write-up Practicum Project September  Interaction with Clinical Mentor Monthly, July  Intro to Statistical Data Analysis Monthly  Organization of Spring Symposium June  Grant writing course (GMS 5805) June NIH Submission Date  Prepare F30 Application, Mock Study Section, Submit Aug 15 Required Courses and Events  IDP Review with Directorate (Plan Mentor) December (May)  Graduate Coursework Ongoing  Graduate Seminars Ongoing  Monthly MD-PhD Dinner Meetings Ongoing  Fall Retreat October  Spring Symposium May

2020-21 UF MD-PHD PROGRAM MILESTONES (YEARS 1-8)

GS3 (Year 5) Milestone Deadline  Mentored Research, with publication as first author, presentations Ongoing  Learn, Discover, Lead Professional Skills Monthly  Clinical Experience at EAC Ongoing  Interaction with Clinical Mentor Monthly  Revise and Resubmit F30 NIH Due Dates Required Courses and Events  IDP Review with Directorate (plus Mentor) December (May)  Graduate Seminars Ongoing  Monthly MD-PhD Dinner Meetings Ongoing  Fall Retreat October  Spring Symposium May

GS4 (Year 6) or GS5 if Needed Milestone Deadline  Mentored Research Presentations, Publications Ongoing  Completion, Presentation, and Defense of Dissertation June  Clinical Transition Curriculum and Clinical Testing Ongoing  Commencement for PhD Degree Graduates May Required Courses and Events  IDP Review with Directorate December (May)  Graduate Coursework Ongoing  Graduate Seminars Ongoing  Monthly MD-PhD Dinner Meetings Ongoing  Fall Retreat October  Spring Symposium May

(GS5 if Needed) Milestone Deadline  Mentored Research Presentations, Publications Ongoing  Completion, Presentation, and Defense of Dissertation June  Clinical Transition Curriculum and Clinical Testing Ongoing  Commencement for PhD Degree Graduates May Required Courses and Events  IDP Review with Directorate December (May)  Graduate Coursework Ongoing  Graduate Seminars Ongoing  Monthly MD-PhD Dinner Meetings Ongoing  Fall Retreat October  Spring Symposium May

2020-21 UF MD-PHD PROGRAM MILESTONES (YEARS 1-8)

MS3 (Year 7) Milestone Deadline  Clinical Clerkships Ongoing  Presentation and publication of dissertation research as first author Ongoing Required Courses and Events  IDP Review with Directorate December (May)  Monthly MD-PhD Dinner Meetings Ongoing  Fall Retreat October  Spring Symposium May

MS4 (Year 8) Milestone Deadline  Clinical Clerkships and Electives Ongoing  Open months for publication from dissertation Ongoing  USMLE Step 2 CS and CK July  Application for Post Graduate Training Ongoing  Meeting with Transitions August  Write personal statement August  Collect letters of reference December  Submit residency applications December  Residency interviews October-February  Match Day March  Commencement May Required Courses and Events  Monthly MD-PhD Dinner Meetings Ongoing  Fall Retreat October  IDP Review with Directorate December