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2020-2021
Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine
Student Handbook
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INTEGRATED PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINE
PROGRAM HANDBOOK
College of Graduate Studies
Northeast Ohio Medical University
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2020-2021
Table of Contents PART I ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Preface ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Graduate Studies Mission Statement ........................................................................................... 6
Overview and Program History ..................................................................................................... 7
IPM Program Mission, Vision, & Goals ....................................................................................... 7
Program Mission ............................................................................................................................... 7
Program Vision .................................................................................................................................. 7
Program Goals ................................................................................................................................... 8
IPM Program Contact Information ................................................................................................ 9
NEOMED Compass .......................................................................................................................... 9
PART II ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Program Requirements .................................................................................................................. 10
Application Deadlines ................................................................................................................... 11
Application ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Enrollment ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Program Pathways .......................................................................................................................... 13
Ph.D. Degree in Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine............................................................. 13
Curricular Degree Requirements: M.D./Ph.D. .......................................................................... 15
Curricular Degree Requirements: Pharm.D./Ph.D. .................................................................. 16
Research Courses............................................................................................................................. 17
Required Courses for dual enrolled MD/PhD students only: ................................................ 18
Electives Courses ............................................................................................................................. 18
Non-Curricular Degree Requirements ........................................................................................ 18
Laboratory Rotations ...................................................................................................................... 18
Advisor Selection ............................................................................................................................ 19
Advisory Committee Selection ..................................................................................................... 19
Individual Development Plan (IDP) ........................................................................................... 20
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Candidacy Exam .............................................................................................................................. 20
Dissertation Prospectus ................................................................................................................. 21
Dissertation/Thesis Defense ......................................................................................................... 21
PART III .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Student Onboarding ....................................................................................................................... 22
Orientation ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Calendars .......................................................................................................................................... 22
Billing ................................................................................................................................................ 23
Add/Drop .......................................................................................................................................... 23
Course Listing .................................................................................................................................. 23
Course Registration ........................................................................................................................ 23
Research Registration ..................................................................................................................... 24
Policies & Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 24
Academic Good Standing & Conduct ......................................................................................... 24
Course Credit Transfers ................................................................................................................. 25
Grading and Incompletes .............................................................................................................. 25
Leave of Absence and Withdraw ................................................................................................. 29
Student Complaints Policy ............................................................................................................ 30
Tuition & Other Charges ............................................................................................................... 31
Service Commitments .................................................................................................................... 32
Current Stipends ............................................................................................................................. 32
Vacations, Leaves and Dismissals ............................................................................................... 34
Student Travel Reimbursement ................................................................................................... 34
Financial Aid .................................................................................................................................... 35
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PART I
Preface
The Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine (IPM) Program handbook contains procedures of the
College of Graduate Studies, as established by the Graduate Faculty Council, and specific
information for the IPM program. Every student accepted into the IPM Program are expected to
be familiar with this handbook. It is the student’s responsibility to understand and comply with
all University policies and procedures, and the procedures of the IPM Program upon acceptance.
Part I gives an overview of the IPM program mission and goals and alignment with the College
of Graduate Studies. Program contact information and resources available in the NEOMED
Compass to all students enrolled in the College of Graduate Studies.
Part II provides IPM program information and the essential processes and procedures for
applying to the program, admission pathways, general academic requirements, and the
advisement needed to successfully complete the program.
Part III details student onboarding, orientation, registration, teaching assistantships, student
resources, graduation requirements, and other policies and procedures.
Graduate Studies Mission Statement
The mission of the College of Graduate Studies is to instill critical thinking, inspire curiosity, and promote
innovation in order to graduate future generations of scientists, researchers, teachers and community
leaders who will use the power of education, research and scholarship to positively transform the world.
The College of Graduate Studies at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) was
established in 2009 and offers additional degree programs, including a Certificate or M.A. in
Medical Ethics and Humanities, Master of Public Health (MPH), M.S in Health-System Pharmacy
Administration, and Biomedical Sciences Program (M.S. and Ph.D.; partnered with Kent State
University.
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Overview and Program History
Started in 2011, the Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine (IPM) program is the scientific discipline
concerned with the discovery, development, formulation, delivery, pharmacologic and
toxicologic evaluation, registration and scientific monitoring of drug entities for the benefit of the
public health.
The Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) integrated pharmaceutical medicine degree
program’s main objective is to educate and develop first-rate scholars and independent
investigators within an integrated curriculum. Graduates of this program will have a unique
perspective on the linkage of pharmaceutical sciences to medical disciplines, specifically
regarding disease mechanisms and targets for therapeutic interventions.
This program will provide graduate students interested in entering a career in the pharmaceutical
industry and academia with an excellent education through the Master of Science (M.S.) degree
or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree track, while benefiting from NEOMED’s excellent
research environment and infrastructure.
Dual or double degree offerings are also available to Northeast Ohio Medical University students
pursuing a Doctor of Medicine (M.D./Ph.D.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D./Ph.D.) degree.
IPM Program Mission, Vision, & Goals
Program Mission
The mission of the Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine Program is to advance the quality of
healthcare and treatment of illness through the development of leading biomedical research
scientists and scholars by providing students with an environment and opportunity to train with
world-class faculty researchers in preparation for careers in academia or industry.
Program Vision
The provide students with an excellent integrated pharmaceutical medicine graduate eduction,
imbuing them with advanced skills and the necessary qualifications to succeed as a researcher in
academia, biotechnology, or industry, while benefiting from NEOMED’s excellent research
environment and infrastructure.
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Program Goals
Graduates of the program will be able to:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of research science with expertise in one of the following
research tracks:
a. Pharmaceutical Sciences: A thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical sciences
with research emphasis in a chosen area of expertise or specializations such as
drug design and discovery, pharmaceutics (dosage form development, drug
delivery and drug formulation), pharmacologic and toxicologic evaluation of
drugs, disease mechanisms, and development/use of disease models for research.
b. Metabolic Disease: A thorough knowledge of metabolic-related disease,
necessary to engage in hypothesis-driven research into the mechanisms of
metabolic disease, diabetes, or obesity.
c. Cardiovascular Disease: A thorough knowledge of cardiovascular disease,
necessary to undertake hypothesis-driven research into the mechanisms of heart
disease, hypertension, stroke, and heart failure.
d. Skeletal Disease: A thorough knowledge of bone and tissue regrowth, necessary
to undertake hypothesis-driven research into the mechanisms of debilitating
conditions such as arthritis, cancer, osteoporosis and bone fractures.
e. Neurodegenerative Disease: A thorough knowledge of degenerative diseases of
the central nervous system, necessary to undertake hypothesis-driven research
into the mechanisms of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, glaucoma, and
other neuropathies.
2. Training consistent with students’ career goals. This includes a focus on disease
mechanisms and targets for therapeutic intervention.
3. A thorough knowledge of planning, organizing, and conducting independent research
following the norms and standards of national research organizations, societies,
government, and industry.
4. An ability to effectively communicate research findings to internal and external
audiences, in oral and written form.
5. A thorough knowledge of methods to secure support and independent funding from
government and private sources to conduct independent research.
6. A desire to remain immersed in the philosophy of life-long learning, and an appreciation
of the importance to maintain and continually update their knowledge base.
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IPM Program Contact Information
IPM Program Directors
Moses O. Oyewumi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Interim Chair Pharmaceutical Science
Co-Director, IPM
Phone: 330-325-6669
Office: RGE 244
Email: [email protected]
Priya Raman, M.Pharm., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, IMS
Co-Director, IPM
Phone: 330-325-6425
Office:
Email: [email protected]
Matthew A. Smith, M.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Associate Director, IPM
Phone: 330-325-6437
Office: RGE-138
Email: [email protected]
Dean of the College of Graduate Studies
Steven P. Schmidt, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Phone: 330-325-6290
Office: G-235
Email: [email protected]
College of Graduate Studies Staff
Kelly Shrock
Program Coordinator, HSPA, and IPM
College of Graduate Studies
Phone: 330-325-6784
Office: F-240
Email: [email protected]
IPM Research Faculty
NEOMED Compass
The NEOMED Compass, is the University Student Handbook, which has a comprehensive
listing of services, departments, policies, and procedures for ALL NEOMED students and can be
accessed through the link below:
➢ NEOMED Compass 2020-21
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PART II
To successfully navigate through the ever-evolving landscape of career opportunities, the IPM
program seeks to develop graduates through a ‘tailored’ interprofessional curriculum bridging
Pharmaceutical Sciences with Medicine, including immersive extramural internship
opportunities with industry and hospital partners, as well as access to a diverse community
of research faculty mentors and collaborators housed within state-of-the-art research facilities.
Program Requirements
The Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine degree program is open to qualified students from a
variety of backgrounds. Students with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply for
either the M.S. degree or Ph.D. degree track:
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in the majors of chemistry, biochemistry or any of the biological
sciences, or a combination of majors such as for a pre-pharmacy or pre-medicine
baccalaureate. Students are recommended, though not required, to have taken a full series of
biology, chemistry and physics courses with lab; college writing, genetics, cell biology,
biochemistry, statistics, calculus, analytical chemistry, pharmacology, microbiology or
biotechnology.
• Minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale in previous undergraduate coursework and/or a 3.3 on a 4.0
GPA scale in prior graduate coursework. Students with a 3.4 GPA or above will be given
preferential consideration for admission.
In addition to these criteria, admission requires completion of an online application, including a
personal statement describing how this program would further one’s goals, a current curriculum
vitae, three letters of recommendation and acceptable GRE scores.
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Application Deadlines
For Fall Admissions: February 1
For Spring Admissions: November 1
M.S./Ph.D./PharmD.-Ph.D. Applicants*:
Completed applications should be submitted no later than February 1st. Invitations for on-
campus interviews will be distributed in March. Offer letters will be sent out to applicants in
April.
M.D.-Ph.D. Applicants*:
Current NEOMED MD students are eligible to apply for admission into the PhD program their
M2 year. Applications should be submitted no later than November 1st. Notice of admittance
will be sent out to applicants in December. Students selected will be issued a “conditional
acceptance” into the program with final admission contingent on successful completion of their
M2 year.
Application
The online application is available at
➢ https://gradcas2020.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
*Application waivers are available for current NEOMED students applying to the IPM
program. Contact [email protected] to request application waiver code.
Enrollment
Student Headcount Fall 2020-21
Program MD/PhD MS
PhD Total Headcount
Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine 1 0
5 6
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Student Graduation History
Row Labels Count of Last
2014 2
MS 1
PhD 1
2015 1
PhD 1
2016 1
PhD 1
2017 1
MS 1
2018 1
MS 1
2019 1
MS 1
2020 3
MS 2
PhD 1
Grand Total 10
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Program Pathways
Ph.D. Degree in Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine
The Ph.D. degree in integrated pharmaceutical medicine at NEOMED requires a total of 90 credit
hours. All doctoral students in the program will be required to complete 30 hours of didactic, 30
hours of research and 30 hours of dissertation work, culminating in a written dissertation and
dissertation defense.
All doctoral students will be administered a qualifying/candidacy exam upon completion of the
course work, including the core curriculum requirements. This examination will be taken within
one year of completion of the core requirements and usually no later than the summer after the
student’s second year. Doctoral students “advance to candidacy” after successful completion of
the candidacy exam and begin preparation of the Prospectus or dissertation plan. The Prospectus
is a written dissertation plan that is orally defended in front of the student’s committee. The work
resulting from the Prospectus becomes the dissertation that is also a written document orally
defended in front of the student’s committee.
M.S. Degree in Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine
The M.S. degree in integrated pharmaceutical medicine at NEOMED requires a total of 45 credit
hours, including 23 credit hours of core curriculum, 13 credit hours of research, and 9 hours of
thesis research, culminating in a written thesis and thesis defense.
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Requirements Minimum Credits MS Minimum Credits
PhD
COGS 65101 Research Methods 3 3
PEMD 60401 Drug Discovery, Development and Approval 3 3
PEMD 60406 Intro to Pharmaceutical Sciences 4 4
PEMD 60407 Molecular Pharmacology 4 4
PEMD 60408 Statistical Methodology in the Biomedical Sciences 3 3
PEMD 60402 Pharmaceutical Medicine Seminar 2 4
COGS 65301 Responsible Conduct of Research 1 1
Elective Courses 3 8
RES 65098 Research 13 30
RES 65199 Thesis Research (MS Only) 9
RES 80199 Dissertation Research (PhD Only) 30
Thesis Defense (MS Only) Non-credit required
Candidacy Exam (PhD Only) 2-year Non-credit required
Prospectus (PhD Only) 3-year Non-credit required
Dissertation Defense (PhD Only) Non-credit required
Total Credits Needed 45 90
Dual Degree
Students enrolled in a NEOMED professional program (medicine or pharmacy) who elect to
enroll in the College of Graduate Studies in order to attain a PhD degree in the Integrated
Pharmaceutical Medicine (IPM) program are permitted to transfer approved credits earned in the
NEOMED professional program to their graduate program curriculum.
➢ Transfer Credit Policy
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Curricular Degree Requirements: M.D./Ph.D.
The College of Graduate Studies provides an opportunity for enrolled NEOMED MD students to
attain a PhD degree through the Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine Program. The MD-PhD is a
nested degree with only applicants accepted and enrolled in the NEOMED College of Medicine
being eligible. The student will progress through the first two years of the MD curriculum. This
is followed by a leave of absence from the MD program during which the student will earn the
PhD degree through the IPM program. At the completion of PhD, the student will re-enter the
MD program to finish out MD degree requirements. It is expected that students, using a
combination of approved credits from the MD curriculum and elective course work, will
subsidize the bulk of PhD didactic requirements allowing for accelerated degree completion.
Requirements MD/PhD
Shared Credits from MD Curriculum 15
PEMD 60401 Drug Discovery, Development and Approval 3
PEMD 60408 Statistical Methodology in the Biomedical Sciences 3
PEMD 60402 Pharmaceutical Medicine Seminar 2
COGS 65301 Responsible Conduct of Research 1
COGS 65101 Research Methods 3
PEMD 65400 Patient Care Fall 1.5
PEMD 65401 Patient Care Spring 1.5
RES 65098 Research 30
RES 80199 Dissertation Research 30
Candidacy Exam Non-credit required
Prospectus Non-credit required
Dissertation Defense Non-credit required
Total Credits Needed 90
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Curricular Degree Requirements: Pharm.D./Ph.D.
The PharmD-PhD program is a modified sequential degree plan. The PharmD degree will be
earned over the normal 4-year timeline after which the student will enter the graduate
curriculum. It is expected that students, using a combination of approved credits from the
PharmD curriculum and elective course work, will subsidize the bulk of PhD didactic
requirements allowing for accelerated degree completion.
Requirements PharmD/PhD
Shared Credits from PharmD Curriculum 15
PEMD 60401 Drug Discovery, Development and Approval 3
PEMD 60408 Statistical Methodology in the Biomedical Sciences 3
PEMD 60402 Pharmaceutical Medicine Seminar 2
COGS 65301 Responsible Conduct of Research 1
COGS 65101 Research Methods 3
Elective Courses 3
RES 65098 Research 30
RES 80199 Dissertation Research 30
Candidacy Exam Non-credit required
Prospectus Non-credit required
Dissertation Defense Non-credit required
Total Credits Needed 90
Course Information
Course descriptions for the IPM program can be found in the current NEOMED Compass.
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Research Courses
RES 65098 – Research (1-10 credits)
This course provides Master’s degree and PhD candidates the opportunity to earn research credit
while building the skills and learning the techniques that will prepare them to embark upon their
thesis or dissertation research. This course is designed to be taken concurrently with didactic
coursework and continuing beyond the completion of didactic coursework, but prior to Thesis
Research or Dissertation Research. The Research course is taken with the student’s major advisor
as the primary instructor.
RES 65199 – Thesis Research (MS Only) (1-9 credits)
This course provides Master’s degree candidates an opportunity to earn research credit toward
performing research experiments, documenting their results, and performing data analyses that
will form the basis of their thesis work. This course will be taken by the Master’s degree candidate
in the last year before the thesis defense. The credit hours assigned to this course can vary;
however, Master’s students must have 9 credit hours of Thesis Research in order to fulfill the
requirements for a Master’s of Science in the Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine program.
RES 80199 – Dissertation Research (PhD Only) (1-10 credits)
This course provides doctoral candidates an opportunity to earn research credit toward
performing research experiments, documenting their results, and performing data analyses that
will form the basis of their dissertation work. This course is meant to be taken once the doctoral
candidate has successfully defended their Prospectus, the dissertation plan. This course will be
taken by the doctoral candidate every semester after the Prospectus defense and until the
completion of the Dissertation defense. The credit hours assigned to this course can vary;
however, doctoral students must have 30 credit hours of Dissertation Research in order to fulfill
the requirements for a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in the Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine
program.
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Required Courses for dual enrolled MD/PhD students only:
PEMD 65400 (Fall) & PEMD 65401 (Spring)- Patient Care for the MD/PhD (0.5 credits)
Taken only by M.D. / Ph.D. dual-degree students, in conjunction with the College of Medicine.
Students enroll each Fall and Spring semester while enrolled in Ph.D. program. These courses
allow dual-degree students to remain informed and engaged in clinical care skills while they
pursue the PhD portion of their program.
Electives Courses
For all courses, students must perform at a level of at least a B grade to remain in good standing.
Microcirculation (3)
Stem Cell Biology and Tissue Regeneration (3)
Human Anatomy Physiology & Pathophysiology I (5)
Human Anatomy Physiology & Pathophysiology II (5)
Molecular Cloning & Genetic Engineering (2)
Internship (3)
Foundational Techniques in Biomed Res. (3)
Research Writing (2)
Cellular and Molecular Signaling (3)
Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics (4)
Non-Curricular Degree Requirements
Laboratory Rotations
All students are required to participate in lab rotations to find their research area of interest.
Students will complete 2-3 rotations within first semester (for MS) or by end of first year (for PhD)
before choosing their lab. The lab should be where the student intends to complete their
thesis/dissertation research.
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Advisor Selection
By the end of the first semester for Master’s candidates and by the end of the first year of study
for PhD candidates, students must submit a written request to the Program Director asking to be
assigned to a major advisor. The major advisor’s written agreement to accept the student in their
lab should accompany the written request to the Program Director. Once the request has been
approved, the advisor will help the student to create a plan of study suited to their research
interests as well as serve as the chair of the student’s thesis and/or dissertation committee.
➢ IPM Major Advisor Declaration
Advisory Committee Selection
Upon approval of the lab assignment, the major advisor and the student should select a team of
committee members. Two (2) Graduate Faculty members should be selected for Master’s
candidates and, initially, two (2) Graduate Faculty should be selected for PhD candidates. PhD
students will then add one (1) Graduate Faculty member for their candidacy exam and then one
(1) Graduate Faculty member for the dissertation prospectus for a total of five (5) members
including the primary advisor. In addition, one (1) of the members of the advisory committee for
the PhD candidate must come from a department outside of the major advisor’s primary
department.
➢ Advisory Committee Guidelines
Check-In: All PhD students are required to complete a check-in with their advisory
committee every six (6) months to ensure they are following their program of study and
are on-track to reach program milestones (e.g. candidacy exam, dissertation prospectus,
and dissertation). Check-ins begin following the completion of core coursework. As part
of the check-in process, PhD students will also complete an Individual Development Plan
(IDP) with their advisor once a year.
➢ Check-in Policy
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Individual Development Plan (IDP)
The Individual Development Plan (IDP) will aid the graduate student in creating and
accomplishing both long-term goals and short-term goals in order to work towards the desired
career goal and ensure a seamless progression through the curriculum. In order to receive the
maximum benefit from the IDP process, it is essential that both the Trainee and
the Advisor participate fully in the process. The IDP will need to be completed annually by each
student in accordance with the advisor and the advisory committee (after committee selection is
made post-candidacy examination). First year students that have not selected an advisor can
summon support of program directors for support in completing IDP. Each student will submit
their IDP through the AIMS course “Student Progression” no later than June 30 of the academic
year. For further details see Resources and Forms webpage
➢ IDP Form
Candidacy Exam
PhD students that have completed their didactic coursework will take a candidacy exam. The
exam serves the purpose of evaluating students’ basic knowledge in their respective field, ability
to organize and defend a hypothesis-based research project, and ability to think and integrate
ideas and concepts. The program uses a grant proposal format as the basis for the evaluation. The
grant proposal should be on a topic that is relevant to the student’s field of research. The proposal
should be based on clear hypotheses and should be developed based on real data. The student
will also provide an oral defense of the proposal to their advisory committee. For more
information regarding the candidacy exam format, policy, timeline please see Resources and
Forms webpage.
➢ Guidelines for the Candidacy exam
➢ Candidacy Notification Form
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Dissertation Prospectus
Within one year of passing the candidacy exam, PhD students will defend their dissertation
prospectus. The Prospectus will be based on the research undertaken by the student in their
advisor’s lab including data successfully generated by the student and will culminate in the body
of the dissertation work. The format of the Prospectus is based on the structure of a National
Institutes of Health (NIH) grant, excluding budget and facilities pages. Additionally, the student
provides an oral defense of the planned research with the participation of all members of the
dissertation committee. For more information regarding Prospectus format, policy, timeline
please see Resources and Forms webpage.
➢ IPM Prospectus Policy
➢ Prospectus Notification Form
Dissertation/Thesis Defense
The thesis or dissertation defense is the venue for a student to display his or her research
achievement over years of hard work in a graduate program. It is also an opportunity for the
faculty to decide whether the student has been adequately prepared for a future as a Master’s or
PhD scientist. The defense is comprised of the 30-minute (for MS) or 45-minute (for PhD) public
talk and the committee-led oral defense. The PhD defense consist of two rounds of questioning
(10-15 minutes of questioning per committee member x 5 members = 1 hour of questioning per
round). The MS thesis defense consists of two rounds of questioning (10-15 minutes of
questioning per committee member x 3 members = 30 minutes of questioning per round). The
committee collectively decides whether the student has successfully defended the dissertation. If
yes, each committee member signs the dissertation signature form. If no, the committee decides
whether and how the student may stand again to defend the dissertation. For more information
regarding PhD dissertation or Master’s thesis defense format, policy, timeline please see
Resources and Forms webpage.
➢ Guidelines for Dissertation
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PART III
The final section of this handbook includes details regarding student onboarding, course
registration, orientation, and additional policies and procedures.
Student Onboarding
Student Onboarding is a series of pre-matriculation tasks that students must complete each
semester before beginning classes. Tasks are categorized as Required, Recommended, and
Optional and change as you progress through the curriculum. For more information, students
can login to Student Onboarding within the learning management system (LMS)
Orientation
All newly accepted students are required to attend COGS Student Orientation, held prior to the
start of the semester. This orientation is designed for all graduate students in the College of
Graduate Studies with breakout sessions for the individual graduate programs. Representatives
from various campus departments will be available to provide an overview of their services
and/or answer any of your questions. Before starting at NEOMED you will be required to
complete new “Student On-boarding” which is a series of tasks, such as completing required
documentation, access NEOMED email, Office 365 training, LMS training, CITI and other Lab
training, etc. Any outstanding required student on-boarding tasks, such as getting your ID badge
and parking permit, can be completed during orientation.
Calendars
Important dates including, semesters, holidays, drop/add, graduation are found on the
academic calendar.
➢ Academic Calendars
➢ 2020-21 Academic Calendar
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Billing
First round of student bills are generated approximately 10 days before the first day of class;
students are strongly encouraged to complete registration in advance of this to ensure an accurate
and complete bill.
Add/Drop
Courses may be added or dropped only during the official add/drop period, which ends
approximately 10 days after the start of semester classes, see academic calendar.
➢ Academic Calendar
Course Listing
For a full list of course offerings, see the current NEOMED Compass.
➢ NEOMED Compass 2020-21
Course Registration
Students are responsible for registering themselves for all relevant coursework within established
deadlines.
➢ Course Registration Information
Using the Online Registration System
1. Go to “Banner Self-Service” (typically on the “My Services” tab). Select the “Student
Information Menu”, then “Registration Menu”
2. Click “Add/Drop Classes”. If prompted, choose the term (Summer, Fall, Spring)
3. If you have the CRN for the classes, you may enter those into the boxes at the bottom.
(The CRN [Course Reference Numbers] are available in the semester course offering
catalog). Otherwise, use the “Class Search” to locate courses in which you are
interested.
4. When you are finished, click “Submit”
5. You can make any changes you wish during the registration period. You must be
registered for classes by the end of the registration period.
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Research Registration
Master’s degree and PhD candidates will need their advisor’s approval before registering for
research. IPM students are only required to complete the information on the first page, within
the box. Both the student and the advisor must sign the form, on page 2, before submitting to
the Registrar’s Office, [email protected].
➢ Research Registration Form
Registration Assistance
• If you are uncertain which course(s) you should register for, please discuss with your
program director or advisor.
• If you have difficulty logging in to Banner Self-Service, please contact the NEOMED
Helpdesk at 330-325-6911 or via email: [email protected]
• If you have questions regarding the online registration process via Banner Self-Service,
please contact Carli Toth at [email protected]
Policies & Procedures
Academic Good Standing & Conduct
To remain in academic good standing within the Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine Program,
both PhD and MS students are expected to perform at a level of at least a B grade. Students who
do not maintain this performance level may be subject to academic intervention and/or probation.
Students must also be progressing at a satisfactory manner relative to the requirements of the
Integrated Pharmaceutical Medicine Program and be in full compliance with the University Code
of Professional Conduct as can be found here:
➢ Good Standing Policy: https://www.neomed.edu/graduatestudies/wp-
content/uploads/sites/4/COGS_Policy_GoodStanding.pdf
➢ Professionalism: https://www.neomed.edu/studentservices/professionalism/
➢ Honor Code: https://www.neomed.edu/studentservices/professionalism/honor-code/
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If an IPM student is found in violation of the honor code, his or her case will be heard by the IPM
Advisory Committee with all deliberate speed. The party who determined the violation or the
Program Director, having been briefed on the honor code transgression, will present the facts of
the case. The student found in violation will have an opportunity to add any additional facts. At
that time, the Advisory Committee will determine the appropriate sanction, which may include,
but is not limited to: course failure, academic probation, or dismissal from the program.
Academic probation violates a students’ good standing, which may jeopardize his or her teaching
assistantship. Dismissal will nullify any existing teaching assistant contract. The decision of the
Advisory Committee and subsequent disciplinary actions can be appealed in writing to the Dean
of the College of Graduate Studies. The decision of the Dean is final and may not be appealed
again.
Course Credit Transfers
If graduate credit earned at another accredited institution constitutes a logical part of the student's
program, transfer of credit may be allowed when recommended by the student's program
director, and when approved by the dean of the College of Graduate Studies. Such transfer of
credit cannot exceed six semester hours for programs requiring fewer than 40 semester credits. A
maximum of 9 semester credits may be accepted in transfer for programs requiring 40 or more
semester credits, pending approval. No grade below B may be transferred. Credit awarded by
NEOMED for course work earned at another accredited university is recorded on the transcript
with a “T” grade, which has no impact on the student’s grade point average. All requests for
transfer credit, with accompanying official transcripts, must be submitted to the program director
no later than a full semester prior to the student’s expected graduation date. Additionally,
transfer credit may not be utilized toward fulfillment of certificate program requirements.
➢ Credit Transfer Policy
Grading and Incompletes
Grading at the graduate level is based on faculty feedback and course requirements. The grading
scale is typically A, B, C, F and Pass/Fail unless otherwise noted.
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Students in the IPM Program must maintain a 3.0 average. This is consistent with the Good
Standing Policy of the College of Graduate Studies.
It is expected that students receive B or higher grades in all graduate courses taken to maintain
excellence in graduate education. Students who receive grades lower than a C (2.0), should repeat
the course unless there is an extenuating circumstance (e.g., Special topics course that is only
offered once). Students may not repeat more than 1 course during their enrollment in the
Program.
➢ Good Standing Policy
COGS-CAPP: Standards for Unsatisfactory Performance and Academic Action
Students may be referred to COGS-CAPP for review because of unsatisfactory performance
including:
1. Course failure
a. Single year performance
b. Aggregate performance
i. Course requirements
ii. Graduation requirements
iii. Progression requirements
2. Two course grades of C or below
3. Failure to maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
4. Failed progression or graduation requirements including but not limited to:
a. Exceeding the maximum length of study (Master’s degree: six years; Ph.D.: five
years; Combined professional degree plus Ph.D. program: eight years from their
initial date of enrollment including leaves of absences) including an identified
inability to complete the degree within the maximum length of study before that
period has elapsed.
5. Behavioral misconduct (see NEOMED’s Student Honor Code)
6. Failure to comply with COGS-CAPP academic actions and requirements
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Rubrics identifying referrals to CAPP and possible action
Academic Action
COGS-CAPP Action – potential outcomes
1. Dismissal
2. Probation – Academic progress monitoring
3. CAPP-Mandated Leave of Absence
4. Repeat course/courses
5. Monitor professionalism and/or performance concerns
6. Other
When a “repeat” opportunity is recommended, the student is expected to complete the
course(s) in its entirety, including completing all assignments with all the expectations of the
current coursework for that course, block, or academic year. This includes any new coursework,
modules, testing, and/or evaluations.
College of
Graduate Studies
Referral to Course Director or the Associate
Dean of Curriculum for remediation action
Referral to Committee on Academic and
Professional Progress (CAPP) for action
COGS
➢ One course grade of “C”
➢ Note: Professional/behavioral misconduct
or aggregate performance concerns may
result in CAPP referral rather than
remediation
• Failure to maintain a cumulative
3.0 GPA
• Professionalism and/or aggregate
performance concerns
• One course grade of “F”
Two course grades of “C” or
below
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Aggregate student performance and comprehensive review of the student’s file will be taken
into consideration in the formation of CAPP decisions for individual students. CAPP decisions
are based upon each student’s individual and unique circumstances.
If a student does not complete the required coursework in the time frame specified by the course,
an Incomplete (I) may be assigned. Incompletes are at the discretion of the course director in
terms of how the student is expected to make-up the required coursework. The time frame for
making up assignments depends on the circumstance, but should be done by the end of the next
semester when appropriate. Students who fail to make up the required coursework will receive
a grade of F.
Below is a chart indicating the letter grade and the point equivalents, as well as a breakdown of
the standards and rules for grading and maintaining graduate status in the IPM Program.
Letter Grade Grade Points Equivalent Standards and Rules
A 4.0 Achieving Excellence
B 3.0 Students must maintain a 3.0 average. Course grades below a 3.0
will not transfer to other graduate programs in most cases.
C 2.0 2 C’s, student will be referred to COGS-CAPP
F 0.0 Course should be repeated. No more than 1 F in order to remain
in the program.
I Incomplete An incomplete grade indicates that coursework has not been
completed. Coursework that is not made up within the time
frame indicated by the instructor, a student will receive an “F”
for the course.
Appeals
If a student does not agree with the assessment and grade the course instructor or director assigns,
the student should address his or her concerns with the instructor. The student is responsible for
showing that one or more of the following elements contributed to an inaccurate or inappropriate
grade: arithmetic error; clerical error; personality/personal conflict; discrimination; harassment;
mistreatment. If the student feels uncomfortable addressing the issue with the instructor, or if a
resolution cannot be reached with the instructor, the student may file a written appeal to the
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Program Director or Dean of the College of Graduate Studies (in the event that the Program
Director is the instructor).
This appeal should contain the instructor’s name and the reason for the appeal, along with
evidence and arguments supporting the student’s position. The appeal must be signed by the
student and cannot be done anonymously. The Program Director may directly address the appeal
when appropriate and discuss the situation directly with the instructor, or, if resolution cannot
be reached or there is a conflict of interest (Program Director is also the instructor), the Policy and
Procedures on Student Complaints in COGS will be initiated. This policy and procedures (see
below) also addresses general complaints and are not limited to grade appeals alone.
➢ Grade Dispute Form
If the grade is based on discrimination or harassment, there are additional University policies and
procedures that must be followed:
➢ Harassment and Unlawful Discrimination page 110
Leave of Absence and Withdraw
Students may request a leave of absence for academic, medical, enrichment, or personal hardship
reasons. Students requesting a leave of absence should meet with the Program Director and the
Chief Student Affairs Officer to discuss the reasons, objectives, activities, and conditions of the
leave and return to the program. A Leave of Absence Request form is required:
➢ Leave of Absence Request Form
➢ Leave of Absence Policy
Students who do not file a leave of absence form or formally withdraw, must reapply to the
Program if courses are not taken over the course of 4 semesters (approximately 2 years).
For students who plan to withdraw from the program, the Program Director and Chief Student
Affairs Officer must be notified. Security badges, email accounts, and all other access to NEOMED
will be closed for future use. Administrative offices will be notified (Academic Services, Student
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Services, Accounting/Billing) that the student will no longer be enrolled at NEOMED. For
medical or pharmacy students who withdraw from their medical or pharmacy programs, such
students may remain in Graduate program. It is important for students to discuss their intentions
to the Program Director prior to a physical leave or withdraw.
Student Complaints Policy
The Northeast Ohio Medical University is committed to respecting all members of our university
community and providing a quality educational experience for all students. The objective of the
Student Complaint Policy and Procedure is to ensure that the concerns and complaints of
graduate students are addressed fairly and are resolved promptly.
Complaints related to this policy are usually the result of behavior that the student feels is unjust,
inequitable, or creates an unnecessary hardship. Students may file complaints if they believe a
problem is not governed by other NEOMED complaint or appeal procedures.
This policy covers all students enrolled in graduate programs where NEOMED directly grants
the degree.
Procedure
Whenever possible, students are encouraged to seek an informal resolution of the matter directly
with the faculty or individual(s) involved. Often a complaint can be resolved in this way.
However, if an informal approach is neither successful nor advisable, the student should use the
following procedure:
1. The student should submit in writing the nature of the complaint to the Office of Student
Affairs. The written statement should include (at a minimum) the date and time of the alleged
conflict or action, the reason(s) for the complaint, a summary of the complaint, a list of other
persons who may provide information, any attempts that have been made to resolve the conflict,
and any appropriate documentation. The student must also include the resolution or outcome he
or she is seeking. The complaint must be submitted within ten (10) business days of the alleged
conflict or action.
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2. Upon receipt of a completed form, a conference will take place with the student and a staff
member from the Office of Student Affairs.
3. The staff member will notify appropriate persons and request any information or
documentation needed to resolve the complaint.
4. The staff member may attempt to resolve the complaint by encouraging discussion between
the student(s) and the faculty member/administrator or by taking the appropriate action to
resolve complaint.
5. A review of the complaint with the supervisor(s) or others in the line of supervision, including
but not limited to the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, may be used when deemed
appropriate and beneficial to the process.
6. All relative documentation and possible outcomes must be submitted by the student or other
appropriate persons within ten (10) business days of the date the complaint is filed.
7. When possible, the final resolution (or a finding of “unresolved”) will be filed in the Office of
Student Affairs within fifteen (15) business days of the date the complaint is filed. If there are
circumstances requiring an extension of this deadline, the staff member assigned to the complaint
will notify the parties involved.
8. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the complaint, a committee will be appointed
to review the information and render a final decision. The committee will consist of
representatives appointed by the Chief Student Affairs Officer, the Dean of the College of
Graduate Studies, Student Council, and Graduate Faculty Council. Their decision will be final.
➢ Student Complaint Form
Tuition & Other Charges
The cost of the program is $583 for each credit hour, plus $44 for a General University fee. An
additional $11 fee per credit hour is required from non-residents of Ohio. The entire program
cost will vary depending on how many credit hours are taken.
➢ Bursar – Tuition & Fees
➢ Cost of Attendance
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Billing
First round of student bills are generated approximately 10 days before the first day of class;
students are strongly encouraged to complete registration in advance of this to ensure an accurate
and complete bill.
Service Commitments
All PhD students are eligible to receive a stipend for their service commitments as a Graduate
Assistant. To be eligible for a graduate appointment, a student must be enrolled in a PhD program
and enrolled for a minimum of nine credit hours per semester. Graduate Assistants may require
up to 20 hours effort per week. It is important to note that in each case, the stipend is for a 12-
month appointment. Funded students are expected to continue research throughout the year,
with vacation time coordinated with the respective advisor. In addition, any student unable to
comply with the service requirement will lose financial support and may be dismissed from the
program.
Current Stipends
Before Candidacy $22,000
After Passing Candidacy $23,000
After Passing Prospectus $24,000
Tuition Wavier
There are two major classifications: Teaching Assistant or Non-Teaching Research Assistant.
In order to be eligible for an appointment, a student must be enrolled in a PhD program and
enrolled for a minimum of nine credit hours per semester. Both teaching and non-teaching
appointments are expected to provide service to the College of Graduate Studies which
approximates 20 hours per week for a total of 300 hours per year.
Teaching students, If necessary, to work the week before classes start, the week after classes end,
or during breaks, the weekly hours need to be adjusted so no weekly total exceeds 25 hours and
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the total hours worked does not exceed the required hours of commitment. Such arrangements
should be understood by the appointee and the appointing unit at the outset of the appointment
period.
Non-Teaching students are funded from an advisor non-school funds; typically a federal grant.
Students are not expected to teach but are required to apply their service commitments to research
efforts.
In all instances it is expected that the appointee and the appointing unit will strive to ensure that
the service commitment is beneficial to the appointee’s professional growth and is commensurate
with the mission and goals of the appointing unit and of the University.
The tuition remission for an appointee should cover a full-time student’s enrollment. The 20 hours
of service can include a mixture of committee service, and research or teaching assistantship. The
teaching burden for certain courses is such that participation in such a course can fulfill the annual
service requirement for a graduate student appointee.
Appointments or reappointments, including tuition remission, are not automatic, but are
contingent upon good degree progress and satisfactory performance of duties as determined by
the IPM program and/or grantor of the tuition remission and/or stipend.
➢ TA Policy
Timeline:
March: Faculty are asked to submit the course(s) TA needs for the following academic year.
May: TA assignments go out to students
June: TA signed acceptance letters are due
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Vacations, Leaves and Dismissals
Stipend support for a student is based on a 12-month appointment. Vacations are not
guaranteed during this period, but they are encouraged. They must, however, be taken with the
approval of the advisor. Vacations may not be taken during a teaching semester, without
prior approval from Program Director. Leaves of Absence may be taken with approval. This
requires the student to submit a request from COGS-CAPP committee. Extended leaves
commonly involve suspension of financial support. Students may be dismissed from the School
for failing to meet program requirements. These include poor academic performance (GPA< 3.0),
failure to make timely progress through the program (e.g. too long to Candidacy), poor teaching,
or unethical activities (e.g.cheating/plagiarism).
Student Travel Reimbursement
Each IPM student is eligible to receive travel reimbursement through when they are the first
presenter of their research at a conference or meeting of a scientific organization. Using the
guidelines outlined in the Travel Procedure.
➢ Travel Procedure
NSC Student Funding Travel Request
The NSC invites students who are authors or co-authors of research papers or session
presenters at professional meetings to submit a budget to offset the cost of presenting their
work at a conference. A maximum of $2,000 for research or presentation done, per student
during their enrollment period may be allocated with a maximum of $1,000 per
presentation, the amount approved per conference may not exceed $1,000. If more than one
student is presenting the same research or project, the allocation will be distributed evenly, and
the max is $1,000 per project for the group.
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To be placed on the agenda please fill out the appropriate form online:
• NSC Student Organization Event Request Form (student organization event request)
• NEOMED Student Presentation Budget Request Form (travel funding request.
It is highly recommended you log-in to Presence when completing these forms.
Important Dates
• NSC hears requests on the first Wednesday of each month.
• Monies must be requested at the NSC meeting at least two weeks prior to the event.
NSC reserves the right to grant all, some, or none of the student's request.
• Reimbursement requests need to be submitted within 30 days of travel.
Questions? Contact NSC at [email protected]
Sequoia Wellness
All IPM Students are encouraged to sign-up for a Sequoia Wellness membership at the Sequoia
Member Services kiosk, located in the NEW Center. Membership are free, no cost to them
➢ Sequoia Membership Information
Financial Aid
For questions related to student loans, please contact Michael Kempe, Associate Director of
Financial Aid, Enrollment Services and Registration, [email protected] or 330-325-6481.