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Students are encouraged to explore exciting ideas and develop unique insights in how to approach problems in medical research. The Baylor College of Medicine Medical Scientist Training Program provides a number of programs to facilitate student-faculty interaction that will aid in departmental selection, exploration of career opportunities and exposure to highly acclaimed speakers.

Basic Science Lecture Series - For the first 18 months, medical students in the program talk with faculty representatives from each graduate school department. Topics correspond to the curriculum and are designed to integrate research being conducted with courses being taught in medical school. Held at noon on Monday except during exams and breaks.
Second Year Luncheons - All second year students in the program hear faculty representatives from each graduate program speak on specific research opportunities and course requirements in their graduate departments or labs. This is designed to facilitate the students' selection of their graduate program in January. Held on Tuesday at noon from August through November.
Annual Scientific Symposium and Retreat - A competitive arena for M.D./Ph.D. students to present research accomplishments through poster and oral presentations. A faculty guest speaker is featured. Held in August. Also allows new students to meet their upperclass peers.
Visiting Lecture Series - Features distinguished scientists from the United States and abroad presenting leading edge discoveries. Scheduled twice annually.
Candidate Review - An opportunity for candidates to learn more about BCM, Houston and the program. Held in February or March.
Welcome Reception - Held in early August, this casual social event introduces the new class to their peers, Medical and Graduate School faculty, and administrators.
White Coat Ceremony - A Baylor tradition held in August, upper classmen present and don white coats on the first year medical students. Parents and family attend this exciting event.
Graduation Reception - Held the afternoon of Graduation Day, this semi-formal celebratory send-off recognizes the achievements of each graduate in the company of family and friends. The Outstanding Physician Scientist Award honoring the life and accomplishments of Richard R. Dickason, Jr., M.D., Ph.D. is given at this event.
Socials - At least once a year, an informal social gathering is planned for conversation and interaction between the directors and students. This fosters open communication and builds rapport.
National M.D./Ph.D. Conference, Keystone, Colorado - This annual meeting is held in Keystone, Colorado. It provides a forum for students to give poster or oral presentations of their work on a national level. It also helps students network with other M.D./Ph.D. students and faculty from around the country and learn about career opportunities for physician-scientists.
Match Day - Match Day is the big day in March when graduating students find out where they will "match" for their residency program. At exactly the same time nationwide, anxious students open envelopes to find out where they go for the next stage of their training.