For the Graduate Student
- Certificate in Clinical Research
- The program leading to the Certificate in Clinical Research offers training in the design and conduct of high-quality clinical research involving human subjects. The certificate is granted upon completion of the core curriculum in clinical research (10 credits) plus 5 additional credits of coursework that have been approved by the program leaders. To read more about the Certificate in Clinical Research, click here.
- Certificate in Medical Education
- The program leading to the Certificate in Medical Education is available for individuals pursuing careers in medical education and clinical teaching. Trainees must complete 7 units of required coursework plus 8 elective credits chosen from the medical education curriculum to meet the individual needs of the student. To read more about the Certificate in Medical Education, click here.
- Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Research
- The program leading to the Master of Science in Clinical Research offers training in the design and conduct of high-quality clinical research involving human subjects. The degree requires completion of the core curriculum in clinical research (10 credits); course requirements for one of the specialty tracks focused on research methodologies; elective courses; and a final project or thesis. Trainees may also complete courses for an optional area of concentration. To read more about the MS in Clinical Research, click here.
- Master of Science (MS) in Medical Education
- The program leading to the Master of Science in Medical Education consists of a tightly integrated curriculum with three components: (1) coursework plus observed teaching activities focusing on adult learning, classroom and clinical teaching skills, curriculum development, innovation in medical education, professional development, and medical administration; (2) additional courses to provide trainees with fundamental research skills; and (3) a project on curriculum development or a mentored research project. To read more about the MS in Medical Education, click here.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical and Translational Science
- The program leading to the PhD in Clinical and Translational Science is a rigorous training program that is designed primarily for clinicians. The program will provide trainees with advanced knowledge of research concepts and with the skills needed to conduct innovative research and develop into independent clinical and translational investigators. To read more about the PhD in Clinical and Translational Science, click here.
- Short-Term Access to Research Training Program (START UP)
- START UP is designed for students who are enrolled in clinical doctoral programs in the schools of the health sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. START UP provides mentor matching and a stipend for a 10-week immersion experience in mentored clinical and translational research. To read more about START UP, click here.
