Indiana University School of Medicine offers two pathways to the PhD degree in Anatomy and Cell Biology. The Education Track prepares students for careers in anatomy and physiology teaching and educational research, and the Biomedical Research Track prepares students for careers in laboratory research.<br><br>IU School of MedicineIndianapolis offers PhD training in many areas of basic science. PhD minors are also available to supplement targeted areas of study. The Indiana BioMedical Gateway (IBMG) program at IU School of MedicineIndianapolis provides a shared first-year experience for most biomedical science PhD students.<br><br>A first-year IBMG program student takes a shared curriculum with core first semester components, core required courses in the second and third semester, and many options to focus their studies in the second semester. During this time, the program provides advising and mentoring support for all first year students.