Cancer & Cell Biology Interview Information

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for applying to the Cancer and Cell Biology Graduate Program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. We have completed a review of your application and are delighted to invite you for a personal interview with our program faculty and Co-Directors.

All interviews will be virtual this year. We recognize the challenges you are facing in selecting a graduate school this year and commit to doing our best to help you gather the information you require to determine if the Cancer & Cell Biology Graduate Program at BCM is the right fit for you. We have put together a website that includes virtual tours and videos that will introduce you to our outstanding students and faculty and show you what our program has to offer.

This website provides additional information to aid you in preparing for your interview and collecting the information you need to determine if our program is right for you. We encourage you to return to this website as often as you want during the interview and selection process as we may be adding new information.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions about the program and interview details.

David L. Nelson, Ph.D.
Director, Cancer & Cell Biology Graduate Program

Luisa Orlando, Ph.D.
Administrator, Cancer & Cell Biology Graduate Program

The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center is a comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute. The DLDCCC combines all our cancer research and treatment capabilities under one umbrella. The comprehensive designation was achieved through our significant accomplishments in career enhancement (education of future doctors and scientists) and community outreach to reduce health disparities and improve survival from cancer, especially in underserved populations.

Currently, 103 CCB Program faculty are members of the DLDCCC.

To help your interview days go as smoothly as possible, we encourage you to:

• Check that you have a stable internet connection.
• Use a computer or tablet with a good webcam and microphone (Phones may be used, but a computer or tablet will improve stability).
• Find private, quiet and well-lit space.
• Test your technology before the interview starts– check your microphone and camera to make sure they are working well and the picture and sound are not poor quality.
• Check your internet speed. You can do this at SpeedTest.net. Sometimes switching from Wi-Fi to a wired ethernet connection improves your internet speed. If your home’s internet connection is to slow, consider going to a local library or find a space at your school where you can do the interview in a private room with stable Wi-Fi if possible.
• Look at the device’s camera, not the screen, and keep your head and shoulders centered in the camera’s view.
• If possible, record yourself before your interview so can get a sense of your eye contact, sound quality and whether you are fidgeting, swiveling in your chair or making distracting gestures, such as covering parts of your face.
• Make sure your device is fully charged and have a charger with you so you can plug into an outlet in case there is a problem with your battery.
• Have a backup plan in case technology fails – the email you receive with your schedule will contain a cell phone number you can call if you have any last-minute issues. Be sure to have this number with you just in case.

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