RCR Orientation for Basic Medical Sciences (Ph.D.)

All new master’s and PhD students in The Graduate School are required to attend RCR orientation during Orientation Week.

Entering PhD students must attend the session based on their department or discipline.

More about this Session from the SOM

All first year biomedical PhD students will participate in BIOTRAIN 750, a one-day event prior to the start of classes in August. Topics covered will include conflict management, choosing a mentor, integrating well-being into graduate school, data management, identifying and reducing biases, and diversity, equity and inclusion at Duke.

Course Availability: Prior to Fall semester (Orientation Week)

RCR Credit Hours: 4

Who Should Attend This Session?

This session is required, and intended for incoming Ph.D. students in the basic medical sciences. Check the RCR Requirements and Deadlines page to see which session you should attend.