Genly_Ai

I've been in an academic setting for the last 8 years, and plan to continue on this path during and after the PhD. But I'm also open to leaving academia and doing research in other settings, like a think tank or research-focused NGO, but I would only do this if I find a non-academic place that I really, really like, otherwise I'll continue in academia.

Hello all, Who's attending the University of Pittsburgh this fall? It would be great to connect with others I'll be starting the PhD program in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

It's not so much the structure, it's more the absence of more social science-oriented courses in the curriculum. Ideally I wanted a program with a balance of public health and social sciences, in terms of the theoretical approach, methods, and practice. When I was interviewed the POI told me straight forward that the course load is not too strong on social theory, and that behavioral models dominate more than other social science approaches. He also said that it's a short PhD, with some student finishing in three years, and ideally no more than four. It's definitely not a deal breaker, the POI said in my interview that the program would feel more like an Applied Medical Anthropology program that's more focus on practice than theory, which is still attractive. I also have my doubts about the location. I live in California, and I am hesitant about the idea of moving to Pittsburgh.

Yes, I plan to go to the admitted students day. What about you?

Same here, got an email a moment ago. Also had a close match with research interests with more than one faculty member there.

I also got into University of Pittsburgh, and feel the same way. There's a really good fit with the department research interests, but not entirely fascinated with the structure of the program. Also got rejected from NYU social and behavioral sciences. Still waiting to hear from Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia.

I am also waiting to hear form the PhD in Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia, nothing so far.

Same here, also applied for Sociomed at Columbia and got the financial aid email. No idea what it means in terms of admission.

Hi all, Applied to Hopkins-Social and behavioral sciences in the Health, Behavior, and Society Dept. NYU: Social and behavioral sciences Columbia: Sociomedical Pittsburgh: Behavioral and Community Health Sciences. Got an email for an interview with Pitt next week.