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Ph.D. in Biomedical
Sciences
Technical Standards
The abilities and skills candidates and students must possess in order to
complete the education and training of the Biomedical Sciences
Ph.D. and Research Master's Programs are referred to as
“Technical Standards.” These abilities and skills are essential for
entry into most professional practice settings associated with these
degree programs.
1.0 Observation
Skills Technical Standard
1.01 |
Demonstrate
sufficient attention and accuracy in observation skills (visual,
auditory, and tactile) in the lecture hall, laboratory, and/or
online settings. |
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1.02 |
Indicators
include, but are not limited to, this example: |
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a. |
Accurate
visualization and discrimination of text, numbers, patterns, graphic
illustrations, and other imaging texts. |
2.0 Communication
Skills Technical Standard
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2.01 |
Demonstrate effective communication skills with other students,
faculty members, laboratory staff members and scientific colleagues. |
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2.02 |
Indicators
include, but are not limited to, these examples: |
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a. |
Clear, efficient and intelligible articulation of
verbal language. |
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b. |
Legible,
efficient, and intelligible written English language. |
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c. |
Accurate and
efficient English language reading skills. |
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d. |
Accurate and
efficient expressive and receptive communication skills. |
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e. |
Ability to
accurately follow oral and written directions. |
3.0 Critical
Reasoning Skills Technical Standard
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3.01 |
Demonstrate
critical reasoning skills, including, but not limited to,
intellectual, conceptual, integrative, and quantitative abilities. |
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3.02 |
Indicators
include, but are not limited to, these examples: |
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a. |
Demonstrate
ability to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, integrate, and
synthesize information. |
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b. |
Demonstrate
ability to acquire, retain, and apply new and learned information. |
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c. |
Demonstrate
ability to pursue a course of independent research in a laboratory
setting, including the ability to plan and execute experiments. |
4.0 Motor And Sensory
Function Technical Standard
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4.01 |
Demonstrate
sufficient motor and sensory function to perform typical research
laboratory duties. |
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4.02 |
Indicators
include, but are not limited to, these examples: |
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a. |
Functional and
sufficient sensory capacity (visual, auditory, and tactile) to use
laboratory equipment and perform experiments. |
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b. |
Execute motor
movements that demonstrate safety and efficiency in the various
learning settings (i.e., classroom and laboratories). |
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c. |
Physical stamina
sufficient to complete the didactic and laboratory requirements,
including prolonged periods of sitting or standing. |
5.0 Behavioral And
Social Attributes Technical Standard
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5.01 |
Demonstrate the
behavioral and social attributes vital to participation in a
professional program and service as a practicing laboratory
professional. |
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5.02 |
Indicators
include, but are not limited to, these examples: |
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a. |
Possess the
emotional health required for full utilization of mental faculties
(judgment, orientation, affect, and cognition). |
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b. |
Ability to develop mature and
effective professional relationships with faculty, students and
other members of the research team. |
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c. |
Demonstrate
impartial motives, attitudes, and values in roles, functions, and
relationships. |
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d. |
Ability to
monitor and react appropriately to one’s own emotional needs and
responses. |
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e. |
Display appropriate flexibility and
adaptability in the face of stress or uncertainty associated with
technical difficulties in research or scientific review (e.g.,
criticism of ideas shared in written or oral presentations,
manuscripts, etc.). |
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f. |
Compliance with
standards, policies, and practices set forth in the
EVMS Student Handbook and the program handbook. |
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