This unique program is developed by an interdisciplinary faculty with the intent to provide sound didactic background in the foundations of clinical research. The core course requirements are designed to cover study design, data analysis, ethical conduct of research, epidemiology, manuscript and abstract writing, and grant writing. Additional electives in specific fields may be taken from other concentrations. A research thesis will be designed and conducted with a clinical research mentor.
For clinically trained M.D.'s and other doctoral level health professionals, the M.S. in Clinical Investigation may be part of a more complete training experience in clinical research offered through the College of Medicine as the Advanced Postgraduate Program in Clinical Investigation. Contact Dr. Marian Limacher, Program Director, for more information (846-1228).
Concentration in Clinical Investigation
Director: M. C. Limacher. Eminent Scholar: D. J. Barrett. Professors: N. Asal; M. Brantly; D. Driscoll; C. Garvan; M. Heft; J. Johnson; P. J. Laipis; N. McKay; S. A. Moyer; P. W. Stacpoole; C. Sumners. Associate Professors: W. T. McCormack
Core Courses:
GMS 6181—Science of Clinical Research (2) Overview of topics and opportunities in clinical research, including study design, pharmacogenetics, gene therapy, ethical considerations, patient safety and consent and grantsmanship. Specific initiatives and research at the University of Florida are highlighted. Course is offered each fall for a 2 week block of 3 hours per day.
STA 6200—Biostatistics (3) Choosing the research objective, determining the type of data to collect, repeated measures and blocking, choosing the sample and the randomization technique, designing a data collection form. Applications to biomedical data.
GMS 6931—Ethical and Policy Issues in Clinical Reserach (2) This course provides an overview, presentation and discussion of the ethical issues, guiding principles and potential pitfalls of conducting clinical research.
GMS 6800—Fundamentals of Epidemiology (3) This course presents the procedures used in study of origin, distribution, and control of chronic and communicable diseases with an emphasis on the role of health education interventions in disease control.
GMS 6903—Manuscript and Abstract Writing for the Clinician/Scientist (2) Prereq: consent of instructor. Designed to improve the quality of abstract writing and manuscript writing for the clinician/scientist.
PET 5936—Grant Writing (3) Prereq: consent of instructor. Preparation, submission, and management of competitive grants, including operations of national review panels and finding sources of extramural funding. Student prepared proposals will be critiqued by expert reviewers.
GMS 6971—Research for Masters Thesis (up to 15 credits may count toward degree)
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