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Associate Dean for
      Clinical Research & Training

Tulane Cancer Center
Clinical Research Curriculum Programs

Master of Science in Clinical Research
The Tulane University Master of Science in Clinical Research (MS-CR) program is a two-year structured program leading to a degree from the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (SPHTM). Potential trainees can be self-referred or nominated by their Program Director. After approval by the MS-CR Internal Advisory Committee, the trainee will enter the MS-CR program, which features four components:
  1. formal didactic training (38 credits), providing the tools to conduct modern clinical and translational research.
  2. a clinical research and clinical medicine seminar series, providing peer interaction and mentor guidance on research topics.
  3. a mentored clinical research project.
  4. an annual MS-CR retreat.
Each Clinical Research Scholar will be mentored by a faculty member from the MS-CR program as well as a research preceptor from the scholar's home division or department. The Certificate in Clinical Research is designed to provide clinical professionals with the fundamentals of clinical research with less intense training than the MS-CR degree program. The curriculum will provide scholars with an appreciation of regulatory issues, project management, and introduction to design and analysis as they relate to clinical research.

Certificate in Clinical Research
Scholars will complete 10 credit hours of training in:
  • Biostatistics or Epidemiology (BIOS 603 or EPID 603)
  • Topics in Clinical Research: Career Development, Protocol Design, Regulatory Issues, Case-Based Responsible Conduct of Research (BMSP 643)
  • Grant Writing (BMSP 609) This unique certificate program is modeled after the Clinical Research Training Courses offered by the NIH Clinical Center.
The courses in both the MS and Certificate Curriculum are taught by faculty from both Tulane and LSU, and several courses are presented in on-line format, making the program flexible to the needs of busy clinical research trainees. MS-CR Scholars pursue their curriculum while carrying a limited work load as clinical fellows or junior faculty. Please note, those seeking the Clinical Research Certificate will take only those courses marked with an asterisk.
*BIOS 603 (3) (3) Introduction to Biostatistics
*EPID 603 (3) (3) Epidemiologic Methods I
EPID 623 (2) (2) Epidemiologic Data Analysis
BIOS 604 (3) (3) Intermediate Biostatistics
EPID 712 (3) (3) Epidemiologic Methods II
EPID 713 (3) (3) Observational Epidemiology
BMSP 607 (3) (3) Advanced Cell Biology
*BMSP 609 (4) (4) Scientific Writing and Communications
BMSP 777 (3) (3) Systems Biology
BMSP 608 (4) (4) Introduction to Molecular Genetics
*BMSP 643 (3) (3) Topics in Clinical Research
EPID/BMSP 998 (4) (4) Master’s Thesis (Research Project)

This degree program has been developed jointly between the Tulane University School of Medicine and the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. The courses "Introduction to Biostatistics" and "Epidemiologic Methods" are specifically developed and tailored for the MS-CR trainees. Clinical fellows participating in the MS-CR Program also continue to complete their individual clinical training program requirements.
     
   
    Who Should Apply?

The curriculum is designed for clinicians and translational researchers who aspire to a professional and sustainable career in clinical or translational research. Candidates should hold an MD, PharmD, or PhD in an appropriate discipline.
     
   
    Application Process

Submit your curriculum vitae and a brief description of your research interests and/or experience to:

Robin Alexander-Kodim
Associate Dean's Office
1430 Tulane Ave., SL-68
New Orleans, LA 70112

or rjalex@tulane.edu

Your credentials will be reviewed by the curriculum director, and then you will be contacted for a personal interview or asked to submit more information.

Formal application information will be provided after the review process is complete.

The MS-CR program provides tuition abatement to qualified candidates. Through external funding, tuition grants are available for outstanding candidates from LSUHSC-NO and Tulane University who apply for the Master of Science in Clinical Research or the Clinical Research Certificate Program via the CTRECP Training Core.

For more information on tuition abatement and grants, contact Robin Alexander-Kodim at 504-988-6061
     
   
    Application Deadlines

Summer admission - March 15th
Fall admission - April 15th
Spring admission - October 15th
     
   
     
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