PhD in Rehabilitation Science Handbook Distributed 2019 Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Signature Page ............................................................................................................................................... 5 PhD in Rehabilitation Science – Program Goals ............................................................................................ 6 Musculoskeletal Biomechanics .................................................................................................................. 6 Clinically Informed Neuroscience .............................................................................................................. 6 Non-discrimination Policy .............................................................................................................................. 7 Contacts ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Student Liaison .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Faculty Contacts ......................................................................................................................................... 8 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Graduate Division Policies and Requirements ................................................................................. 9 Registration Policies and Deadlines ............................................................................................................... 9 Guidelines for Submitting a Thesis, Dissertation, or Manuscript .................................................................. 9 Policy on Student Progress: Requirements, Notification, Remediation, and Review ................................... 9 Criteria for satisfactory academic progress in PhD programs ................................................................... 9 Process by which failing students will be notified and remediated ........................................................ 10 Composition of the in-depth review committee, should one be necessary ........................................... 10 Alcohol and Other Drug Policy ..................................................................................................................... 10 Associated Students of the Graduate Division ............................................................................................ 11 Benefits ........................................................................................................................................................ 11 Student Health and Counseling ............................................................................................................... 11 PhD Student Leave Policy ........................................................................................................................ 11 Parental Leave ......................................................................................................................................... 11 Medical/Family Leave .............................................................................................................................. 11 Unpaid Leave ........................................................................................................................................... 12 Graduate Student Calendar ......................................................................................................................... 12 Career and Development Planning .............................................................................................................. 12 Code of Conduct and Integrity of Research ................................................................................................. 12 2 UCSF Campus Code of Conduct ............................................................................................................... 13 Graduate Division Student Grievance Procedures .................................................................................. 13 California Residency (US Citizens and Permanent Residents Only) ............................................................ 13 Housing and Commuting ............................................................................................................................. 13 Campus Housing ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Public Transportation .............................................................................................................................. 14 Parking ..................................................................................................................................................... 14 Department Policies and Requirements .......................................................................................... 15 Department Requirements – Program of Study .......................................................................................... 15 Unit Requirements (by quarter unit) ....................................................................................................... 15 Registering for Courses and Taking Time Off .......................................................................................... 15 Required and Recommended Courses – First Year ................................................................................. 15 Required and Recommended Courses – Second Year ............................................................................ 16 Committee Structures ................................................................................................................................. 17 Qualifying Examinations .............................................................................................................................. 17 Dissertation .................................................................................................................................................. 18 Final Examination......................................................................................................................................... 19 Dissertation Defense ................................................................................................................................ 19 Final Presentation .................................................................................................................................... 19 Normative Time from Matriculation to Degree .......................................................................................... 20 Opportunities for Placement of Graduates ................................................................................................. 20 Graduate Student Support .......................................................................................................................... 20 3 Introduction Dear students, Welcome to the PhD in Rehabilitation Science program! We look forward to working with you over the coming years. This handbook has been assembled to acquaint you with the philosophy of the program and to familiarize you with the policies and procedures of the program, in addition to those addressed in University publications. Please keep this manual in an accessible place, as this information will be relevant throughout your time in the PhD program. Sincerely, Richard Souza, PT, PhD Program Director 4 Signature Page By signing this form you indicate that you have reviewed the PhD Handbook, and are informed of the policies related to academic and professional expectations. Your signature confirms your understanding of these expectations and your willingness to be responsible for your conduct associated with these expectations. You also understand that this handbook is subject to change and that the Graduate Division, department, and program policies may change. This handbook will also be made available on the PhD in Rehabilitation Science Student Resources CLE page, and it is your responsibility to review and follow any changes as they are provided to you by the program. Please sign and return to Sondra Morishima at [email protected] by September 30, 2019. Print Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________________________________________________ 5 PhD in Rehabilitation Science – Program Goals A central goal of the program is to capitalize on the highly interdisciplinary nature of UCSF and offer an academic program that integrates multiple disciplines. PhD students will have the opportunity to participate in specialized training in areas that will ensure distinction of the PhD program at UCSF. These specialized areas include: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Musculoskeletal Biomechanics is one of the foundational sciences of physical therapy and rehabilitation science. Motion analysis and applied biomechanics have roots from over a century ago; however,