Department of Epidemiology

Advanced Clinical Research Methods Certificate Program

Overview

With the explosive growth of medical science and technology, clinical researchers play a critical role in helping to move new knowledge from the laboratory bench to the practitioner's office and ultimately to health care systems and communities.

The Advanced Clinical Research Methods certificate program is intended for aspiring clinical researchers who have already completed a masters program in a relevant discipline (such as epidemiology or health services research) but who desire additional advanced and specialized course work in research methodology.

This graduate certificate program involves advanced courses in epidemiologic methods and biostatistics, including design of clinical trials and a capstone project.

Students attend regular, daytime graduate classes on the Seattle campus. At least 17 course credits must be earned. The formal requirements usually can be met within approximately one calendar year, beginning in Autumn Quarter.

Eligibility

Applicants should be individuals who have already earned a master's degree in Epidemiology, Health Services, Biostatistics, or the equivalent. Clinical experience is desirable, but the program can be pursued by non-clinicians who seek to apply their prior graduate training to clinical research. Priority is given to candidates who have already been accepted into a funded University of Washington pre- or postdoctoral training program.

Individuals who do not already hold a masters degree and who wish to earn one in preparation for a clinical research career should instead consider the clinical research track in the Master of Science degree. Those with a clinical background who seek a basic introduction to research methods but do not plan to seek a master's degree should consider the Basic Clinical Research Methods certificate program.

More Information

For questions about program logistics, requirements, and the application process, contact:

Julie Steckler, Epidemiology Program Office
Attn: Clinical Research Certificate Program
Health Sciences F-262, Box 357236
1959 NE Pacific St.
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7236
E-mail: julie19@u.washington.edu
Ph: 206-543-8226, Fax: 206-616-4053

For other questions, contact the Program Director:

Professor Susan R. Heckbert, MD, PhD
Cardiovascular Health Research Unit
Office: 358085
1730 Minor Avenue, Suite 1360
Seattle, WA 98101-1448
Tel: 206-287-2777
Fax: 206-287-2662
http://depts.washington.edu/chru/
heckbert@uw.edu

© 2008 University of Washington Department of Epidemiology
Box 357236, Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-1065 • fax (206) 543-8525
General questions about the department?epi@u.washington.edu
Questions about applications? epiapply@u.washington.edu
Questions about the site? E-mail epidem@u.washington.edu

The School of Public Health logo (Soulcatcher) is a Northwest Coast Indian symbol of physical and mental well-being. It was designed by artist Marvin Oliver.