Clinical Research, MS/Medicine, MD
Degree: Master of Science (MS)
Field of Study: Clinical Research
Clinical Research (MS) Program Information
Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Medicine (MD) Program Information
Program Overview
The School of Medicine and School of Graduate Studies partner to offer a dual degree for the Clinical Research, MS and Doctor of Medicine degrees.
Program Requirements
For information about Program Admission and MD requirements, please review the MD Program page.
The Clinical Research track includes formal instruction in methods common to all fields of clinical investigation along with mentored research. In addition to medical school credits, students must complete the track-specific courses and electives listed below.
All students in this track must complete the CRSP Core Curriculum or equivalents:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IBIS 401 & IBIS 402 | Integrated Biological Sciences I and Integrated Biological Sciences II | 3-6 |
| or IBIS 434 | Integrated Biological Sciences in Medicine | |
| CMED 401 | Intro to Clinical Research and Scientific Writing | 3 |
| or CRSP 401 | Introduction to Clinical Research Summer Series | |
| CMED 402 | Statistical Science for Medical Research | 3 |
| CMED 403 | Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology | 3 |
| or PQHS 490 | Epidemiology: Introduction to Theory and Methods | |
| CMED 404 | Clinical Research Seminars (*) | 1 |
| or CRSP 412 | Communication in Clinical Research - Grant Writing | |
| CMED 405 | Clinical Research Seminars (*) | 1 |
| or CRSP 413 | Communication in Clinical Research - Oral Presentation, Posters, and the Mass Media | |
| CMED 450 | Clinical Trials | 3 |
| CMED 458 | Statistical Modeling with Applications in Clinical Research | 3 |
| CMED 500 | Scientific Integrity in Biomedical Research | 0-1 |
| or IBMS 500 | On Being a Professional Scientist: The Responsible Conduct of Research | |
| CMED 601 | Clinical Research Project | 18 |
| IBIS 600 | Exam in Biomedical Investigation | 0 |
Program Advisors: Dr. Chris Moravec (College students) and Dr. James Spilsbury (University students).