> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-1-1/phd-in-biomedical-sciences-and-neuroscience/advising.md).

# Advising

This section covers advising for the PhD in Biomedical Sciences and Neuroscience Program. Students can find the following information in this section. 

* [Academic Advisor](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-1-1/phd-in-biomedical-sciences-and-neuroscience/advising/academic-advisor.md)
* [Selecting a Research Mentor](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-1-1/phd-in-biomedical-sciences-and-neuroscience/advising/selecting-a-research-mentor.md)
* [Thesis Advisory Committee](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-1-1/phd-in-biomedical-sciences-and-neuroscience/advising/thesis-advisory-committee.md)