College of Medicine Graduate Program Level Outcomes

Upon degree completion, graduates of our programs will be able to...

Apply foundation knowledge of basic science, pre-clinical and clinical research to evaluate the scientific merit of existing and emerging biomedical technologies.
Analyze and solve complex business problems associated with biomedical product development and commercialization in both new and established firms.
Evaluate a firm’s strategic position in the context of its internal and external environment, and recommend a strategic approach to biomedical technology commercialization.
Identify and evaluate professional ethical dilemmas, and discuss appropriate resolutions.
Develop and deliver using appropriate technologies oral and/or written comprehensive reports, presenting facts, analysis, and conclusions.
Systematically evaluate career opportunities and present a professional profile of oneself within the industry.

Apply foundation knowledge of molecular and cell biology, and infectious disease to develop digital media designs for healthcare and biomedical applications (e.g., mobile apps, interactive media, animations).
Apply digital design skills (e.g., 3D modeling, animation, interactivity, gaming and other digital media methods) to develop scientifically accurate digital assets.
Conduct market and industry research and analysis to evaluate and develop commercialization strategies for digital platforms within the biomedical industry.
Identify and evaluate professional ethical dilemmas, and discuss appropriate resolutions.
Develop and deliver using appropriate technologies oral and/or written comprehensive reports, presenting facts, analysis, and conclusions.
Systematically evaluate career opportunities and present a professional profile of oneself within the industry.

Apply foundation knowledge of basic science, pre-clinical and clinical research to evaluate the scientific merit of existing and emerging biomedical technologies.
Think and act innovatively to add value to an established company, small and growing ventures, or a new venture within the biomedical industry.
Evaluate a firm’s strategic position in the context of its internal and external environment, and recommend a strategic approach to biomedical technology commercialization.
Identify and evaluate professional ethical dilemmas, and discuss appropriate resolutions.
Develop and deliver using appropriate technologies oral and/or written comprehensive reports, presenting facts, analysis, and conclusions.
Systematically evaluate career opportunities and present a professional profile of oneself within the industry.

Apply foundation knowledge of basic science, pre-clinical and clinical research to evaluate the scientific merit of existing and emerging biomedical technologies.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the United States legal system and structure, and major regulatory entities relevant to the biomedical industry.
Conduct research to develop commercialization strategies for biomedical products that are compliant with U.S. regulations.
Identify and evaluate professional ethical dilemmas, and discuss appropriate resolutions.
Develop and deliver using appropriate technologies oral and/or written comprehensive reports, presenting facts, analysis, and conclusions.
Systematically evaluate career opportunities and present a professional profile of oneself within the industry.

Successfully apply the framework and philosophies of research to the management of clinical trials, employing quality principles of current good clinical practice to produce valid and useful data.
Demonstrate sound ethical principles and values as they are recognized and upheld in research involving a human population.
Use current statistical knowledge and methods in the design, implementation, conduct, and assessment of clinical trial management.
Explain the elements of clinical study design, implementation, and data integrity and quality assurance.
Summarize the legislative and regulatory framework that supports the development and registration of new medicines, devices, and biologics.
Describe and evaluate the design conduct and documentation of clinical trials as required for GCP guidelines.

Successfully apply the framework and philosophies of research to the management of clinical trials, employing quality principles of current good clinical practice to produce valid and useful data.
Demonstrate sound ethical principles and values as they are recognized and upheld in research involving a human population.
Use current statistical knowledge and methods in the design, implementation, conduct, and assessment of clinical trial management.
Explain the elements of clinical study design, implementation, and data integrity and quality assurance.
Evaluate scientific and clinical research literature to effectively interpret the results of clinical research, thereby enhancing the decision-making process.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of fundamental principles in biostatistics and how they apply to clinical trials and medical data, choosing the appropriate study design, reviewing case report forms, report and analysis plans, and statistical sections of the clinical study report.
Effectively communicate the content and relevance of clinical research findings to the scientist and non-scientist community.

Successfully apply the framework and philosophies of research to the management of clinical trials, employing quality principles of current good clinical practice to produce valid and useful data.
Demonstrate sound ethical principles and values as they are recognized and upheld in research involving a human population.
Describe and evaluate the design conduct and documentation of clinical trials as required for GCP guidelines.
Explain the elements of clinical study design, implementation, and data integrity and quality assurance.
Summarize the legislative and regulatory framework that supports the development and registration of new medicines, devices, and biologics.

Evaluate scientific and clinical research literature to effectively interpret the results of clinical research, thereby enhancing the decision-making process.
Effectively communicate the content and relevance of clinical research findings to the scientist and non-scientist community.
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of epidemiology and how they apply to clinical research.
Apply guidelines for good pharmacoepidemiology practices.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of fundamental principles in biostatistics and how they apply to clinical trials and medical data, choosing the appropriate study design, reviewing case report forms, report and analysis plans, and statistical sections of the clinical study report.
Demonstrate an understanding of biostatistics methods to evaluate medical literature and interpret the results of the statistical methods

Demonstrate an understanding of the legal aspects and standing of forensic science within the Judicial System.
Demonstrate an understanding of the criminal justice system and its components including courts, prosecutor’s office, defense office, juvenile justice, law enforcement and corrections.
Demonstrate familiarity and expertise within their field of scientific endeavor.
Demonstrate competence with instrumentation and equipment relative to their field of scientific analysis.
Demonstrate sound communication skills and the ability to express scientific ideas effectively using relevant language.
Demonstrate the ability to work within a multidisciplinary field that engages with multiple science platforms, professions and technologies.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate physical evidence from a multidisciplinary and multi-science point of view. Applying accepted processing protocols leading from the least destructive methodologies to the most destructive methodologies thus ensuring the continuity of the physical evidence.
Demonstrate a familiarity with all of the divisions of a crime laboratory including biology, chemistry, comparative sciences, crime scene unit, evidence control, and quality control/quality assurance.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Drug Discovery and Development process and an understanding of the fundamental scientific principles that guide the development of novel therapeutics
Recognize the role and evaluate the contributions of representatives of different disciplines, organizational functions and agencies involved in advancing a candidate molecule from the laboratory to the market.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamental principles of pharmacology and a familiarity with the mechanism of action of commonly used drugs
Evaluate the properties of a candidate molecule and assess its therapeutic potential, identify key strengths and weaknesses and recommend remedies to overcome limitations
Demonstrate sound ethical principles and values and the ability to work independently or in diverse groups to complete tasks or assignments
Synthesize information from multiple and diverse sources and identify the most fruitful plan of action
Demonstrate the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively in both written and oral form to scientific and non-scientific audiences.

Demonstrate an understanding of the legal aspects and standing of forensic science within the Judicial System.
Demonstrate an understanding of the criminal justice system and its components including the courts, prosecutor’s office, defense office, juvenile justice, law enforcement and corrections.
Establish familiarity and expertise within their field of scientific endeavor.
Demonstrate competence with instrumentation and equipment relative to their field of scientific analysis.
Effectively communicate scientific ideas and information in both oral and written formats using technical language.
Exhibit the ability to work within a multidisciplinary field that engages with multiple science platforms, professions and technologies.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate physical evidence from a multidisciplinary and multi-science point of view. Applying accepted processing protocols to ensure the continuity of the physical evidence.
Establish a familiarity with all of the divisions of a crime laboratory including biology, chemistry, comparative sciences, crime scene unit, evidence control, and quality control/quality assurance.
Attain a high level of professional and ethical standards in scientific research.

Demonstrate the ability to properly account for and process submitted tissue(s) including appropriate specimen accessioning and selection of the correct processing cycle to ensure adequate fixation and tissue type.
Demonstrate the ability to orient, embed and document tissue pieces in each cassette.
Demonstrate the ability to use a precision microtome including selecting the correct micron setting for specific tissue types and stains to be performed and using proper cutting technique.
Demonstrate the ability to perform hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining including proper slide drying technique, choosing appropriate staining times and selecting appropriate tissue for quality control.
Demonstrate the ability to perform special stains including preparing staining solutions, selecting appropriate control tissue and performing special stains according to procedure.
Demonstrate mastery of lab management skills such as basic administrative, budgetary, supervisory, and teaching duties. These duties include administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, procedures and policies, maintenance of slides and blocks for appropriate length of time, proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and maintaining the cleanliness of all areas of the surgical pathology laboratory.

Develop broad core knowledge in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology and immunology.
Develop a working knowledge of innate and adaptive immune responses, how these responses can be protective, and how they contribute to disease.
Develop skills in analytical and critical thinking related to immunological research documented in the primary literature and in collegial presentations.
Develop skills in basic, translational, or clinical research and apply analytical skills and critical thinking to data analyses.
Develop professional ethics necessary for the responsible conduct of research.
Develop oral and written communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact and work effectively with others in work settings involving cultural and demographic diversity.
Develop other soft skills (e.g. collaboration, problem solving, career planning, networking) that facilitate career advancement and promotion.

Develop broad core knowledge in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, and microbiology.
Develop a working knowledge of clinically relevant pathogens that cause infectious disease in humans including how these pathogens are transmitted, how they replicate, and the mechanisms by which they cause disease in humans.
Develop skills in analytical and critical thinking in the preparation of presentations and analysis of published literature.
Develop professional ethics necessary for the responsible conduct of research.
Develop oral and written communication skills and demonsrate the ability to interact and work effectively with others in work settings involving cultural and demographic diversity.
Develop other soft skills (e.g. collaboration, problem solving, career planning, networking) that facilitate career advancement and promotion.

Summarize the importance of animal research in biomedical science.
Demonstrate mastery of the laboratory animal science field (local and federal regulations, laboratory animal care, facility management, veterinary care, and research).
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the basic sciences in the laboratory animal field (microbiology, genetics, statistics, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and physics).
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in changing environments.
Collaborate with others to achieve shared goals.
Participate in local and national professional laboratory animal science organizations and contribute to biomedical research outreach efforts through volunteerism.

Develop innovative simulation curriculum for implementation in one’s own environment.
Facilitate effective debriefing, feedback and programmatic evaluation.
Facilitate the overall management of simulation resources and environments including technical, material and personnel.
Examine and interpret innovations in healthcare simulation education, scholarship, and application.
Develop leadership skills to further the science of healthcare simulation.

Develop core knowledge of molecular and cellular disciplines that constitute biomedical sciences
Develop working knowledge of normal body functions at the molecular level and how these are altered in states of disease
Develop practical knowledge and skills that help identify gaps in the biomedical field for the development of molecular diagnostic and therapeutic tools
Develop skills in basic, translational, or clinical research.
Develop professional ethics necessary for the responsible conduct of research.
Develop oral and written communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact and work effectively with others.
Develop other soft skills (e.g. collaboration, problem solving, career planning, networking) that facilitate career advancement and promotion.

Demonstrate the ability to prepare, describe and dissect human tissue surgical specimens including appropriate specimen accessioning, describing gross anatomic features, preparing tissues for histologic processing and photographing all pertinent gross findings. .
Demonstrate the ability to perform duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, reports and data and assuring the completion of specimen coding and billing.
Demonstrate laboratory maintenance skills including assuring proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies, and cleanliness of the surgical pathology suite.
Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures associated with the preparation of human postmortem examinations including ascertaining proper legal authorization for autopsy, retrieving the patient's medical chart and other pertinent data for review with the attending pathologist(s); and coordinating any requests for special specimen sampling.
Demonstrate the ability to perform postmortem examinations which may include: external examination; in situ organ inspection; evisceration; dissection and dictation or recording of data, as well as selecting, preparing and submitting appropriate gross tissue sections for analysis.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain anatomic pathology protocols; photographic and microscopic slides; and complete coding of samples.
Demonstrate the ability to perform basic administrative, budgetary, supervisory, and teaching duties.

Program Level Outcomes Pre-Med/Pre-Health

Establish proficiency in science and other coursework foundational for the MCAT
Demonstrate knowledge base and skill set compatible with success in health professional programs and careers.
Achieve a competitive MCAT score
Acquire medical sciences knowledge and competencies comparable to Drexel's first year medical school curriculum.
Establish a fundamental understanding of how to conduct and report scientific research
Develop leadership skills that will enhance future training in the health professions
Develop and enhance team based skills for effective group work that establishes the foundation for future effective team based care
Develop the ability to be creative, critical, and analytical thinkers
Attain a high level of ethical standards and professionalism compatible with a career in the health professions
Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of multiple areas of potential synergy and/or conflict between medicine and society
Develop as a well-rounded, competitive applicant for future educational endeavors in the medical and health sciences

Demonstrate medical sciences knowledge and competencies comparable to first year medical school curriculum.
Develop leadership skills that will enhance future training in the health professions.
Develop the ability to be creative, critical, and analytical thinkers.
Demonstrate knowledge base and skill set compatible with success in health professional programs and careers.
Develop competencies with statistics, data analysis, and interpretation.
Develop the ability to critically read and analyze scientific literature and understand its impact on medicine and society.
Demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively.
Build the foundations of a professional network.
Demonstrate professionalism, ethical and technical competencies required in the broad areas of observation, motor function, behavioral and social skills as exemplified by effective medical practitioners.

Demonstrate academic success in biomedical and health science courses with content relevant to the student’s health profession career goals
Become a competitive applicant for the student’s chosen health professional school, or for direct entry into the healthcare workforce via academic success, competitive standardized exam scores, and other key metrics.
Demonstrate independence and creativity in designing and completing a cohesive, concentration-specific research project, and honing critical thinking and analysis skills
Demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate complex scientific information in a variety of formats to scientific and non-scientific audiences
Develop an ability to self-assess by critically evaluating strengths, weakness etc., and applying this knowledge toward appropriate decision making with respect to health profession career goals and outcome evaluation
Attain a high level of ethical standards and professionalism compatible with a career in the health professions
Develop leadership skills that will enhance future training in the health professions.
Demonstrate medical sciences knowledge and competencies comparable to Drexel's first year medical school curriculum.
Develop the ability to be creative, critical, and analytical thinkers.
Demonstrate knowledge base and skill set compatible with success in health professional programs and careers.
Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of multiple areas of potential synergy and/or conflict between medicine and society.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.
Develop as a well-rounded, competitive applicant for future educational endeavors in the medical and health sciences.
Attain a high level of ethical standards and professionalism compatible with a career in the health professions

Devleop leadership skills that will enhance future training in the health professions.
Demonstrate medical science competencies comparable to the first year medical school curriculum.
Demonstrate the ability to be creative, critical and analytical thinkers.
Demonstrate a knowledge base and skill set compatible with success in health professional programs and careers.
Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of multiple areas of potential synergy and/or conflict between medicine and society
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.
Develop as a well-rounded competitive applicant for future educational endeavors in the medical and health sciences.
Attain a high level of ethical standards and professionalism compatible with a career in health professions.

Demonstrate medical sciences knowledge and competencies comparable to first year medical school curriculum.
Build the foundations of a robust professional network.
Develop a knowledge base, technical skills, and a sense of professionalism necessary for a career that encompasses discovery.
Develop as a well-rounded, competitive applicant for future educational endeavors in the medical and health sciences
Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of multiple areas of potential synergy and/or conflict between medicine and society.
Develop leadership skills that will enhance future training in the health professions.
Demonstrate the ability to be creative, critical, and analytical thinkers.
Demonstrate knowledge base and skill set compatible with success in health professional programs and careers.
Demonstrate research design competencies.
Demonstrate ability to execute a variety of technical or analytical methods relevant to their field of research.
Demonstrate competencies with statistics, data analysis, and interpretation.
Demonstrate ability to critically read and analyze their own work and the scientific literature and understand its impact on medicine and society.
Demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively.
Conduct research in an ethical manner.

Demonstrate proficiency in basic science coursework required by most medical professional schools.
Develop the ability to be creative, critical, and analytical thinkers.
Develop as a well-rounded, competitive applicant for future educational endeavors in the medical and health sciences.
Develop clear understanding of requirements necessary for successful application to health professional schools.
Utilize time efficiently for studies while maintaining full time professional employment.
Attain a high level of ethical standards and professionalism compatible with a career in the health professions.
Develop leadership skills that will enhance future training in the health professions.

Program Level Outcomes Biomedical Sciences

Develop technical skills in modern biochemical science research.
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental biochemical processes in living systems.
Demonstrate ability to define the significance of scientific discovery in health and disease.
Evince creative and critical thinking skills by developing and testing novel hypotheses
Clearly communicate scientific knowledge and discovery in written and oral formats.
Demonstrate proficiency in identifying, evaluating and utilizing scientific literature and other resources.
Exhibit the highest standards of ethics and scientific integrity.
Be prepared for work in industrial, academic, and governmental settings

Proficiently perform key molecular biology and biochemistry techniques in the laboratory.
Design experiments and follow research protocols that leave them equipped for independent performance in a laboratory.
Demonstrate and communicate fundamental knowledge obtained through courses, laboratory experience and the scientific literature.
Demonstrate and apply the ethical and professional standards of scientific research including truthful presentation of ideas and data.
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills, and record keeping, as evidenced by journal club presentations, required paper and lab notebooks.
Compete for job opportunities at biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies or in academic laboratories as evidenced by interviews and securing a position upon completion of the program.

Develop technical skills in modern cancer biology research.
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental cell and cancer cell biology.
Demonstrate ability to define the significance of scientific discovery in cancer research.
Have developed a comprehensive awareness of treatment and management modalities for cancer.
Evince creative and critical thinking skills by developing and testing novel hypotheses
Clearly communicate scientific knowledge and discovery in written and oral formats.
Demonstrate proficiency in identifying, evaluating and utilizing scientific literature and other resources.
Exhibit the highest standards of ethics and scientific integrity.

Demonstrate and communicate fundamental knowledge obtained through courses, laboratory experience and the scientific literature.
Design experiments and develop research protocols that leave them equipped for independent performance in a laboratory.
Perform key experiments and follow research protocols in molecular biology, microbiology and immunology techniques
Perform data analysis and interpretation of data in molecular biology, microbiology and immunology techniques.
Demonstrate and apply the ethical and professional standards of scientific research including truthful presentation of ideas and data.
Demonstrate written communication skills and record keeping as evidenced by required paper and laboratory notebooks and preparation of scientific publications.
Demonstrate oral communication skills as evidenced by journal club presentations and presentation of research at local, national, and international meetings.
Compete for job opportunities at biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies or in academic laboratories through development of a curriculum vitae, resume, cover letters, and/or research and teaching statements as evidenced by interviews and securing a position upon completion of the program.

Demonstrate the ability to function on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams in the biomedical sciences and related fields.
Use and apply state-of-the-art techniques to conduct independent and collaborative scientific studies.
Interpret and critically analyze the scientific literature and develop novel hypotheses based upon the existing knowledge base.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate science, in written and oral formats, with a wide range of audiences including both scientists and non-scientists.
Recognize problems in scientific experiments and troubleshoot.
Demonstrate interdisciplinary knowledge of biomedical sciences and explain the impact of scientific research on human society.
Understand and abide by ethical and professional standards of the field.

Have a basic multi-disciplinary knowledge of developmental, cellular behavioral, and systems neuroscience.
Demonstrate skills in conducing primary research in the neuroscience, including experimental design, conduct of experiments, interpretation of data, and presentation of results.
Participate in scientific meetings and other discussant-oriented endeavors.
Have gained insight and commitment into the ethics of biomedical research as it applies to the neurosciences.
Have a thorough knowledge of the scientific literature that relates to their specific research projects, as well as skills in how to effectively use the scientific literature to achieve future goals.
Have a basic knowledge of nervous system disorders such as traumatic injury, developmental and psychiatric diseases, and addiction.

Identify and describe fundamental concepts in pharmacology and physiology.
Design and perform hypothesis driven research that applies concepts in pharmacology, physiology, and drug discovery and discuss its translational impact.
Communicate scientific concepts and data from the literature as well as their own research to a broad range of audiences.
Critically analyze and evaluate scientific literature regarding the broad range of subject areas associated with pharmacology.
Work effectively and collegially in collaborations as well as independently in the execution of research projects and associated analysis of scientific data.
Conduct themselves with maturity and integrity in professional endeavors and demonstrate an understanding of ethical standards in science such as appropriate attribution of ideas and truthful presentation of data and conclusions.