PhD Program: Clinical Investigation (CI) Track
Training of Physicians and Graduate Health Care Professionals in Clinical Investigation (CI). This track focuses on new methods of diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Clinical investigation is the discipline by which academic physicians and other health care professionals translate knowledge gained in basic science laboratories both to develop preventive interventions for diseases and to improve the outcome of diseases in patients. Clinical investigation is clearly a primary mission of academic medical centers, and properly trained physicians and other health care professionals who have clinical backgrounds are uniquely qualified to engage in these studies. The disciplines required to become proficient in this area of clinical science include biostatistics, clinical epidemiology, clinical trial design, ethics, grant writing, biopharmaceutics, and pharmacokinetics.
CLINICAL INVESTIGATION – TRACK-SPECIFIC COURSES
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| Required CI Track Courses | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
CLSC 7300 |
Scientific Grant Review Process: GCRC Proposals |
1 |
CLSC 7500 |
Practical Application of Molecular and Cell Biology Techniques for the Clinical Investigator |
3 |
PRMD 6631 |
Analytical Epidemiology |
2 |
Total Required CI Track Course Credits |
6 |
|
CI Track Elective Credit Hours |
9-10 |
|
Minimum Number of Credits Required |
30 |
|