This is a 32-credit, one-year curriculum is designed for the MD who seeks familiarity with the fundamentals and techniques of clinical research. The curriculum is intended to serve the recent medical school graduate who will earn the MS degree during one year of study following medical school and prior to standard graduate medical education. The program is offered in traditional lecture, seminar and tutorial format on the Tulane University School of Medicine campus; therefore the student would be a resident of the New Orleans area and pursue classes full time.
Executive Master of Science in Clinical Research Methods
The Executive Master’s Degree in Clinical Research Methods program will permit students to complete most of the curriculum “online.” Special arrangements will be made to provide clinical research experience to complete the curriculum.
Sample Course Schedule
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| BIOS 6040 | Intermediate Biostatistics | 3 |
| MSCR 7070 | Molecular Medicine | 4 |
| MSCR 7150 | Journal Club | 1 |
| SPHL 6070 | Health Systems Policy and Management | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 11 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPHL 6070 | Health Systems Policy and Management | 3 |
| MSCR 6440 | Protocol Design and Writing | 3 |
| MSCR 7080 | Cultural Competence Research | 3 |
| MSCR 7150 | Journal Club | 1 |
| MSCR 7300 | Clerkship | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| MSCR 6420 | Responsible Conduct of Resrch | 1 |
| MSCR 6430 | Topics in Clinical Research | 3 |
| SPHL 6070 | Health Systems Policy and Management | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 31 | |