Microbiology track

Immunology track

Microbiology and Immunology Track

Did direct admission and not PIBS

3.8 Master's GPA (M.S. in micro & immuno), 1 first author publication, 5 years of part time academic research experience, and 3 years of full-time biotech industry experience. letters of rec from my undergrad and grad PIs

3.8 Master's GPA (M.S. in micro & immuno), 1 first author publication, 5 years of part time academic research experience, and 3 years of full-time biotech industry experience. letters of rec from my undergrad and grad PIs

Pathology Track, email as follows: We thank you for considering the Program in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Michigan for your graduate education. Unfortunately, we received many more applications for the program than we have spaces available. We regret that the PIBS Admissions Committee is unable to offer you a position this year and must decline your application.

2 years of undergrad research, 1 REU, 2 manuscripts in preparation

2.5 years of full and part time research, 2 years tutoring and peer mentor experience

2 years full-time research experience, several poster presentations, several publications in process

Got a call the day before the official interview invitation email

Notification via phone call by POI, then a follow-up text. Email follow up a few days later from the dept.

No GRE. Submitted application on 13 October 2025. Received email on 19 Dec 2025 with rejection.