For Junior Faculty
- Certificate in Clinical Research
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The Certificate in Clinical Research offers training in the design and conduct of
high quality clinical research involving human subjects. It 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. To
read more about the Certificate in Clinical Research, click here.
- Certificate in Medical Education
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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 from the Medical Education curriculum that are designed
around the individual needs of the student. To read more about the Certificate in Medical Education,
click here.
- Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Research
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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,
and elective courses. Trainees may also complete courses for an optional area of concentration. In addition,
all trainees must complete a final project/thesis. To read more about the MS in Clinical Research,
click here.
- Master of Science (MS) in Medical Education
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The Master of Science in Medical Education consists of a tightly integrated curriculum with 3
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 Doctorate in Clinical and Translational Science is a rigorous, advanced training program designed primarily for clinicians that will substantially enhance the capabilities of trainees to conduct high quality clinical and translational research.
- The program will teach students advanced knowledge of research concepts that will allow them to conduct innovative research and provide students with the skills to master a body of research knowledge that will allow them to develop into independent clinical and translational investigators.
- Clinical Research Scholars Program (CRSP)
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- For University of Pittsburgh post-doctoral fellows and junior faculty
- This highly competitive program, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), offers 75% salary support for 3-5 years to provide protected time for the conduct of a team-mentored multidisciplinary clinical research project.
- Career Education and Enhancement for Health Care Research Diversity (CEED)
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- For junior faculty
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This highly competitive program offers 75% salary support for 2 years to provide protected time
for the conduct of preliminary research for a career development award.
Scholars are expected to apply for a K award or another career development award in the first year.
