PhD Competence Model
The PhD education and training that Erasmus MC Graduate School offers is based on the PhD Competence Model. The PhD Competence Model is a professional development and self-assessment framework originally developed by Dutch University Medical Centers (UMCs). It helps PhD candidates monitor their progress, identify training needs, and prepare for careers both inside and outside of academia.
Course overview
Below you will find a list of all PhD education and training that Erasmus MC Graduate School offers. Visit the EUR course catalogue for more information about a specific course (e.g., course dates, schedule of the course day(s)) and to register. Registration opens approximately 3 months before the start date of a course.
For the course locations, go to the PhD Education Timetable in MyTimetable.
Research Skills and Knowledge
Acting according to ethical standards, safeguarding scientific integrity, and complying with safety protocols and relevant policies.
| Course title | Course code |
| Basic and Translational Oncology | PHD-002 |
| Introduction to Bayesian Statistics and JASP | PHD-010 |
| Introduction to Biostatistics (Module I) | PHD-011 |
| R Course (Module II) | PHD-013 |
| Survival Analysis (Module III) | PHD-014 |
| Basic Human Genetics | PHD-015 |
| Microscopic Image Analysis: From Theory to Practice | PHD-017 |
| Advanced Course on Applications in Flow Cytometry | PHD-018 |
| Introduction to Microbiomics | PHD-019 |
| SCORE Course: Stem Cells, Organoids and Regenerative Medicine | PHD-007 |
Responsible Conduct of Science
Acting according to ethical standards, safeguarding scientific integrity, and complying with safety protocols and relevant policies.
| Course title | Course code |
| Scientific Integrity | PHD-001 |
| Safe Laboratory Techniques | PHD-003 |
| Good Research Practices | PHD-006 |
Communication
Effectively conveying ideas, facts, and results to colleagues, the public, and the media through various communication channels.
| Course title | Course code |
| Science based Writing for PhD Candidates - From Data to Publication | PHD-005 |
| Design & Pitch a Good Poster | PHD-008 |
| Presenting - A skill you can learn | PHD-009 |
Teaching
Defining learning outcomes and presenting material in an engaging and appropriate manner for specific target groups.
| Course title | Course code |
| Courses coming soon! | - |
Personal Effectiveness
Optimizing personal behavior, self-management, and qualities to achieve better professional and personal outcomes.
| Course title | Course code |
| Personal Leadership & Communication(also cat. 7) | PHD-012 |
| Intervision for PhD candidates | PHD-016 |
Professional Development
Acting according to ethical standards, safeguarding scientific integrity, and complying with safety protocols and relevant policies.
| Course title | Course code |
| PhD Introduction Session | PHD-004 |
| Workshop on Career Development | Coming soon |
Leadership and Management
Managing and developing projects, fostering effective teamwork, and mentoring or coaching others (e.g., students).
| Course title | Course code |
| Personal leadership & communication (also cat. 5) | PHD-012 |
Other courses and e-learnings
| Track | Title |
| Core | Eduweb |
| Core | National AI Healthcare Course |
| Core | Coursera |
| Core | Language courses |
| Core | Voice of Young Sciences program (workshops, resources and more) |
| Biomedical | Free Bio Informatics e-learning |
Upcoming events, meetings and seminars
| Title | Registration | Date |
| Neuroscience Seminar Series | Registration via neuroscience@erasmusmc.nl | Mondays 17.00h - 18.00h |
| Hematology Lectures | More info via link | Mondays, Thursday, 16.00h - 17.00h |
| Dutch Young Virologists Seminars | Registration via link | Once per month, Wednesdays, 16:00h-17:00h |
| JNI Oncology Lectures | More info via link | Once per month, Wednesdays, 11.00h |
| Futurelab Courses (Market Approval, Clinical Development & Intellectual Property) | More info via link | Usually in spring and fall |
Other
| Support and well-being |
| Vacancies |
| Scholarships |
| Healthy Start Convergence |
| Scientific Writing Course |
| Open Sciences: A practical guide for early-career researchers |
| Other courses (Agora) |
