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Alumni Affairs
Research Induction Ceremony
for PhD and Joint MD-PhD Students
The Research Induction Ceremony marks an important step in the lives of our doctoral graduate students who have completed their core educational course work, identified their mentors, and are now entering their selected areas of research. At West Virginia University Health Sciences Center , we educate these students to perform research and scholarship that advances their chosen field with anticipation that such discoveries will eventually alleviate suffering, rehabilitate the injured, form the basis for approaches to treat disease, and/or lead to novel strategies to promote health. Society anticipates the translation of their scientific discoveries into patient care.
The laboratory coat presented at this Ceremony symbolizes the entry of these young scientists into the process of research and discovery. It also serves to recognize the bonding of mentor and student in a mutually supportive interaction that is key to successful training for a career in research.
Following presentation of the laboratory coats, students will be asked to recite the “Affirmation for Scientists” in order for them to consider its importance and begin to incorporate its principles of at Health Sciences provide research training at the Ph.D. level. This Research Induction Ceremony, established by the Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education and sponsored by the Health Sciences Office of Alumni Affairs, serves to emphasize scientific integrity and ethics into their training. This oath will again be recited by graduate students at the Investiture Ceremony, upon awarding of the Ph.D. degrees.
Our graduate faculty, research fellows, and administrative leaders are dedicated to excellence in research and graduate education. Both the School of Medicine and School of Pharmacy the value of our graduate students to society and demonstrates the institution’s commitment to their success.
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