Wake Forest School of Medicine
Graduate Student: Pros: I love the collaborative atmosphere. You don't have to worry about being scooped within your own organization, and you always receive constructive feedback when you present your findings and problems. The facilities are (mostly)nice and labs routinely share equipment. There isn't a teaching requirement, but teaching is available if you are interested in that. There are free counseling and wellness services for all students. There is an emphasis on career development beyond the PhD and Masters. There are women in higher positions throughout the organization. A vast majority of the labs are well funded. ...Cons: The health insurance is fairly poor, especially if you have a dependent. The graduate student body is largely white, however, many people that apply here are from the area and the surrounding area is fairly white. There is room for improvement though. There is no "time off" as designated by the graduate school, it is up to the discretion of the PI...Read 2 Reviews