The graduate school guide: How to prepare for the qualifying exam and assemble a thesis/graduate committee

Crystal D. Rogers; Annet Kirabo; Melanie McReynolds; Mariya T. Sweetwyne; Celestine Wanjalla; Jazmine Benjamin; Edith M. Williams; Jennifer A. Gaddy; Clintoria R. Williams; Steven M. Damo; Sandra A. Murray; Antentor Hinton

doi:10.1002/jcp.31258

The graduate school guide: How to prepare for the qualifying exam and assemble a thesis/graduate committee

Crystal D. Rogers
, Annet Kirabo
, Melanie McReynolds
, Mariya T. Sweetwyne
, Celestine Wanjalla
, Jazmine Benjamin
, Edith M. Williams
, Jennifer A. Gaddy
, Clintoria R. Williams
, Steven M. Damo
, Sandra A. Murray
, Antentor Hinton

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Qualifying exams and thesis committees are crucial components of a PhD candidate's journey. However, many candidates have trouble navigating these milestones and knowing what to expect. This article provides advice on meeting the requirements of the qualifying exam, understanding its format and components, choosing effective preparation strategies, retaking the qualifying exam, if necessary, and selecting a thesis committee, all while maintaining one's mental health. This comprehensive guide addresses components of the graduate school process that are often neglected.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	e31258
Journal	Journal of Cellular Physiology
Volume	239
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/jcp.31258
State	Published - Aug 2024

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Rogers, C. D., Kirabo, A., McReynolds, M., Sweetwyne, M. T., Wanjalla, C., Benjamin, J., Williams, E. M., Gaddy, J. A., Williams, C. R., Damo, S. M., Murray, S. A., & Hinton, A. (2024). The graduate school guide: How to prepare for the qualifying exam and assemble a thesis/graduate committee. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 239(8), Article e31258. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcp.31258

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