Home About Michigan Doctoral Experience Study (MDES) Findings and Insights MDES Trends Report, by Rackham Division MDES Trends Report, by Rackham Division 2024 | Summary Report This report summarizes trends related to health, stress, sense of belonging, and disciplinary identity for PhD students who began their programs between 2017 and 2023. Results are provided separately for each of the four Rackham Divisions (Biological Health and Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Social Sciences, and Humanities and the Arts).