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NEW - 2009 Trainee Checklists:
Program Objectives The Clinical Research Training Center - Predoctoral Program trains a select group of predoctoral students in medical and other allied health professions to become outstanding patient-oriented researchers by teaching them how to:
The program offers scholars two tracks: a short-term (summer) research core and an intensive (one-year) research core. Eligibility At the time of appointment to the training program, individuals selected to participate in the training program must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence and have in their possession an Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-151 or I-551) or other legal verification of admission for permanent residence. Non-citizen nationals are persons born in lands that are not States but are under U.S. sovereignty, jurisdiction, or administration (e.g., American Samoa). Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible for NRSA support. In addition, trainees must be able to commit full-time effort in the program at the time of appointment. Requirements Short-Term Research Core 1.) Analysis of Clinical Data (1 credit, course #5881, click here for more information) Scholars earn Mentored Independent Research credits for conducting clinical research, completing a report and developing and presenting a poster describing their work. They are also expected to attend summer research seminars and a medical center-wide, 1/2 day research symposium in the fall with other young investigators. Graduates of the program are encouraged to continue their clinical research training in the intensive research core or a postdoctoral program. Intensive Research Core 1.) Analysis of Clinical Data (1 credit, course #5881, click here for more information) Fall and Spring semester requirements include the following courses: 1.) Designing Outcomes and Clinical Research (3 credits, course #513, click here for more information) 3.) Ethical and Legal Issues in Clinical Research (2 credits, course #510, click here for more information) In addition, intensive scholars are required to enroll in the following:
By the end of the program, intensive scholars are expected to present their Mentored Independent Research to an advisory committee and submit a manuscript to a medical journal of their choice. The ongoing Seminar Series includes the Faculty Research Seminars, the Doris Duke Seminars, and Predoctoral Program Conferences. Additionally, scholars are expected to attend a medical center-wide 1/2 day research symposium in the fall with other young investigators. Click here for the 2008 Research Training Symposium and Poster Session Joint and Dual Degrese All TL1 trainees in the Intensive Research Core have the option to earn a joint degree by enrolling in the Clinical Research Training Center's Masters of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) program as part of their participation in the TL1 Predoctoral Program. Joint degrees awarded include: MD/MSCI, OTD/MSCI, DPT/MSCI, and AuD/MSCI. A typical course schedule to earn an MSCI is four terms. Prospective trainees should discuss these options with the Program Director before you start research core. Washington University School of Medicine students may enroll in the MA/MD dual degree program rather than the MSCI; click here for more information. Scholars 2009-2010 Scholars page - coming soon Click here for our 2008-2009 Scholars page 2009 CRTC Graduation Slideshows - coming soon Click here for the 2008 CRTC Graduation Slideshows Click here for our Postdoctoral Program Alumni page Click here for our Program Testimonials Location Courses are taught between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm in the Clinical Research Training Center unless otherwise noted. Tuition As a result of NIH and institutional support, there is no tuition cost for any of the required courses or seminars. Additionally, there are stipends available for short-term and intensive research core trainees. Intensives will also receive funds for research-related travel and other research expenses. Application Students interested in applying for either the short-term or the intensive research core must do so online between November 1st and March 1st for the following June 1st start date. Required application materials vary slightly by program and include a CV; a personal statement outlining your career development goals, research interests, and reasons for wanting to participate in the program; contact information for a faculty mentor; a letter of recommendation; and a proposed research project. Approximately 10 scholars will be accepted into the intensive core, and approximately 20 into the short-term core. Students are responsible for completing all the steps of the application, admission and enrollment process. Click here to go the application page. Click here for our current list of potential Faculty Mentors
History of Medicine Professor Kenneth Ludmerer, M.D., discusses his book "Time To Heal" with Predoctoral Program students. "The round-table discussion style of the Designing Outcomes Workshop course was great for creating a collaborative atmosphere. The other student's projects were wonderful for providing examples of different designs, data management, outcome measures used etc." - Summer trainee 2007 |
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