KEY INITIATIVE:
MASTER'S PROGRAM IN
CLINICAL RESERACH
Organizational Priority #5
Develop and conduct state-of-the-art training programs in
clinical research.
Leader
John I. Gallin
Collaborators
Introduction to the Principals & Practices of Clinical Research
(IPPCR) Faculty Members, CC Coordinator of Training Programs,
Medical Arts and Photography,
CC ISD
Description
Recognizing the need for uniformly well-trained physicians
in the discipline of clinical investigation, the CC has implemented
an introductory course in clinical research. The course provides
an opportunity for formal training in clinical research in order
to attract and retain excellent clinical investigators.
Four module curriculum covering the following topics:
- Epidemiologic Methods
- Ethical Issues and Regulation of Human Subjects Research
- Monitoring Patient-Oriented Research
- Preparing and Funding a Clinical Research Study
Accomplishments-to-Date
- Course website developed with on-line registration
- Videoconferencing provided to Georgetown University and locations
in Arizona, Montana, and North Carolina. There is continued interest
from various organizations in receiving the broadcast of the
course and/or videotapes
- Growth in average attendance:
April - June 1995 =14 (course pilot)
1995-1996 = 84
1996-1997 = 115
1997-1998 = 130
FY2000 Goals
- Increase enrollment at NIH campus
- Examine the possibility of establishing relationship with
on-line book vendor for cost savings
- Ensure new classroom is operable by August 1999
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