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Clinical Research Curriculum - Goals

To develop competencies to design, conduct,

and lead rigorous, hypothesis-driven clinical

and translational research.

To become conversant in the science and

methods of various disciplines.

To work effectively within collaborative

multidisciplinary teams.

Core Competencies

Clinical Research Disciplines

Methodological and Analytical

Strategies

Professional Development

Responsible Conduct of Research

Curriculum Content

Formal Courses

Short Courses

Seminars

Mentored Research Experiences

Formal Courses

EPID 805/806 (4 hrs/week) – Overview clinical, translational, health services research

EPID 711 (3 hrs/week; fall) – Clinical & epidemiological research methods

BIOS 541 (4 hrs/week; fall) – Introduction to biostatistics

BIOS 542 (4 hrs/week; spring; not required of all) – Application of biostatistics

Short Courses

Introduction to Clinical Research – 1 week, summer

Responsible Conduct of Research – 1 week, summer

Seminars

Clinical Research Curriculum – Epid 896– 2 hrs, weekly

Roadmap K12 Scholars Seminar – twice monthly

Research Experiences

Mentored Research Internship (Year 1)- ½ year, weekly, ½ day experience or

1 – 2 week full time experience

- may be at UNC or off-campus

Mentored Research Project (Year 1)

- preliminary studies, mentored project

Independent Research Project (Years 2-3)

“Typical” Schedule – Year 1

Summer – Short courses (Intro & Ethics)

- Research internship

- Begin EPID 805

Fall ( 10 hours/week)– EPID 805 / EPID 711/ BIOS 541;

K30 CRC Seminar; Mentored research project

Spring ( 8 hours/week)– EPID 806/ BIOS 542; K30 CRC Seminar (EPID 896);

Mentored research project

“Typical” Schedule – Year 2

Additional coursework, if needed

K30 CRC Seminar (EPID 896)

Individual Research Project

FAQ – Will a scholar have to take

all the formal courses?

The formal courses are “required” unless

a scholar can demonstrate either

previous coursework or lack of

relevance to his/her career development.

EPID 805/806 and Roadmap K12 seminar

participation is required of all scholars.

FAQ – Can a scholar earn a

degree?

Yes, enrolling in a master’s or PhD

program is possible. Most courses and

seminars are available for credit.

A new MSCR program is being developed.

It is currently under review by the

University.

FAQ – What if other coursework is

more relevant for a scholar?

The program is intended to serve the

needs of clinical researchers, broadly

defined. If a scholar has special needs,

for example in qualitative methods, the

curriculum can be adapted to their

needs.