The Tulane MSCR Program is a structured program leading to a Master of Science in Clinical Research degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine. It usually requires 2 to 3 years to complete the curriculum including the mentored research requirement.
Potential trainees will be self-referred or nominated by their Program Director. After approval by the MSCR Internal Advisory Committee, the trainee will enter the MSCR program, which features four components:
- Formal didactic training providing the tools to conduct modern clinical and translational research;
- A clinical research and clinical medicine seminar series, providing peer interaction and mentor guidance on research topics;
- A mentored clinical research project;
- An annual MSCR retreat
Each Clinical Research Scholar will identify a research preceptor from the scholar's home division or department. In addition, each scholar will have a career mentor from the MSCR program.
In lieu of a thesis, the MSCR candidate is expected to prepare a grant ("K" or "R" format) and/or a paper based on the mentored research.
Clinical Fellows participating in the MSCR Program must also complete their individual clinical training program requirements.
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSCR 6420 | Responsible Conduct of Resrch | 1 |
| MSCR 6430 | Topics in Clinical Research | 3 |
| MSCR 6440 | Protocol Design and Writing | 3 |
| MSCR 7070 | Molecular Medicine | 4 |
| MSCR 7080 | Cultural Competence Research | 3 |
| MSCR 7090 | Grant Writing | 3 |
| MSCR 7150 | Journal Club (Taken Four Times) | 4 |
| MSCR 9980 | Mentored Research Component (Taken Four Times) | 8 |
| Elective Courses | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
In lieu of a thesis, the MSCR candidate is expected to prepare a grant ("K" or "R" format) and/or a paper based on the mentored research.