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NIH-Sponsored Training Program In Human Clinical Investigation at Thomas
Jefferson University
NIH-Sponsored Training Program
In Human Clinical Investigation at Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University has established an NIH-sponsored
training program in human biomedical investigation, that
integrates formal training in disciplines central to clinical
investigation, practical experience in clinical trials execution
and opportunities to design individualized clinical studies
with direct mentoring. Participants who successfully complete
the two-year program will be eligible for a Masters Degree.
The overall goal of the program is to integrate training
in human research methodologies with extensive exposure to,
and participation in ongoing clinical research programs at
the University as well as clinical research of the students'
design and execution. The program is designed to produce
investigators who can establish competitive clinical research
programs in their primary disciplines.
Qualifications of Accepted Trainees
The program is focused on training investigators in clinical research
to enable them to assume leadership positions in academic centers,
in governmental regulatory agencies or the pharmaceutical/biotechnology
industry. For physician applicants, priority is given to those who
are board-eligible in their primary specialty and/or are in subspecialty
training programs. Ph.D., R.N., Pharm.D. and other applicants are evaluated
on the basis of their past activities, research interest area(s), and
career goals as they relate to clinical investigation. Faculty members
are eligible as well.
Distribution of Trainees' Effort
Most of the trainees' time in this program during the first year is devoted
to classroom-based studies. Also, trainees usually select a research
mentor during the first 3 months of training. The trainee is expected
during the first year to implement at least one clinical investigation
in the Thomas Jefferson University Clinical Research Unit, gaining
expertise in clinical study design, execution and data analysis. Year
two is devoted predominantly to elective study and pursuit of individual
clinical research relevant to the student's primary area of interest.
The program has been designed to complement, not replace, ongoing training/work
schedules of all participants.
Trainee Guidance and Evaluation
Overall guidance and evaluation of performance is the responsibility
of the Program's Directors with input from the Program's Advisory Committee.
Fellows receive training in the form of a recommended curriculum and
required journal clubs, research seminars, experiences reviewing clinical
protocols within the institution, and a rotation in the Editorial offices
of the Annals of Internal Medicine. These didactic and clinical experiences
continue through the 2 years of the training program. Trainees will
identify mentors for their primary research training in consultation
with the Program's Directors. Specific preceptors are responsible for
evaluating research progress while the Program Directors regularly
meet with students to assess progress.
Expectations of Participants Who Complete the Program
The overall goals of the program are to impart to trainees the requisite
expertise in the concepts, approaches, and techniques of clinical investigation
to facilitate their development as independent investigators. Specifically,
trainees completing the program will have:
- Completed 40 credit hours of study (including research,
elective and, if applicable, credit for prior courses);
- Participated in at least one study in Jefferson's Clinical
Research Unit of sufficient scientific rigor to result
in presentation at a national meeting and/or publication
in peer-reviewed journal;
- Designed, implemented and analyzed an original clinical
research project in their specific area of interest of
sufficient scientific rigor to present at national meetings
and/or publish in a peer-reviewed journal.
Upon completion of their training, it is expected that participants
will be uniquely qualified for positions in academic medical
centers emphasizing clinical research as well as positions
in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, and governmental
agencies.
Application Procedure
Interested individuals should forward an application for admission to
the College of Graduate Studies; a letter outlining their intent to
obtain training in clinical investigation and a statement of career
goals; at least 3 letters of recommendation including, where appropriate,
letters from prior mentors, program directors, and supervisors; copy
of medical school transcripts and diplomas; certificates of completion
of clinical or professional training; and professional certification
exam scores; and copy of C.V. to:Director, Training Program In Human
Investigation, Thomas Jefferson University, 132 South 10th Street,
1170 Main, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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