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Word cloud of 20 most frequent words in MAUB thesis abstracts, 2014-2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The culminating event of the MA in Health Justice and Bioethics is the completion of a 20-25 page empirical or non-empirical thesis that makes a novel contribution to the field of health justice and bioethics. Students also complete a thesis poster and publicly present their work at our program’s Thesis Poster event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to read our alumni’s published theses, please visit TUScholarShare and restrict to ‘Urban Bioethics’ as the department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sample thesis posters<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
TUScholarShare (full-text theses)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Students who intend to incorporate statistics into their thesis may want to consult with a statistician in the Center for Biostatistics and Epidemiology<\/a>. The first consult is free, though additional in-depth support may require a fee. Interested students should reach out to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frederick V. Ramsey, PhD<\/strong>
Statistical Analyst\/Programmer
215-707-9288
Frederick.Ramsey@temple.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Advisor Selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students should reach out to a potential thesis advisor via email to discuss their thesis topic, anticipated graduation, and to obtain the faculty member’s agreement to serve as the thesis advisor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the faculty member has agreed to the project, students should complete the thesis advisor selection form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FMSE & MAHJB Thesis (MD\/MA Students)<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Dual degree MD\/MA students will take a Faculty Mentored Scholarly Experience (FMSE) 4-week rotation in their third and fourth years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M3 FMSE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The third year FMSE includes a blend of guided and independent research. You\u2019ll get exposure to expertise from the library research staff and other researchers and research administrators on best practices for beginning a scholarly research project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FMSE 1 is the perfect time to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n