Overview of the Advising Process
Each student will work closely with a Research Mentor throughout the entire program. The Research Mentor helps support the student’s development including the design of the supplemental coursework plan, preparation for the Qualifying Examination, and the design and completion of the Dissertation. Incoming students need to have a program-approved Research Mentor identified before starting the program. In some cases, an Academic Advisor is assigned to a student prior to or during the first semester, particularly if the Research Mentor has a primary position outside of the IHP. The IHP also provides a variety of student services (detailed below) to support academic success as a PhD student. Collectively, our advising model strives to optimize your professional and personal health and well-being while you complete your degree.