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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1"><i>Boston
University School of Medicine is pleased to announce a Masters Degree
Program in Clinical Investigation. We are excited about this new
Program, which began in the fall of 2001.</i></font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1"><i>What does
this Masters program offer? This degree will prepare you for a
successful career in this growing field. Students currently include
those with bachelors or masters degrees who seek advancement in a
research career, as well as M.D.s or Ph.D.s interested in becoming
independent investigators. The program is specifically suited for
research nurses; study coordinators; managers in clinical research and
site management organizations (CROs and SROs); physicians who will
plan and oversee translational research and clinical trials; and
professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device
industries.</i></font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1"><i>About the
Program: The Master of Arts in Clinical Investigation is a rigorous
program that meets the needs of health professionals engaged in the
full-spectrum of patient-oriented research. The courses in our
curriculum provide an in-depth look at all of the key elements in
clinical investigation: trial design, trial management, biostatistics,
ethical issues, and clinical research regulations. Other courses cover
how basic science discoveries transition into clinical investigation
and new therapies.</i></font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1"><i>The total
course requirement is 32 credit hours: 25-26 hours are required
curriculum; 6-7 hours are elective courses. Students will also
complete a research "practicum", a hands-on involvement in a
clinical project under a scientific mentor. The final requirement for
the degree is to write a thesis describing this
practicum.</i></font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1"><i>The
Program consists of:</i></font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1"><i>1. A
minimum of thirty-two credits (25-26 credits of core coursework and
6-7 credits of elective coursework)</i></font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1"><i>2.
Clinical investigation practicum</i></font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1"><i>3.
Thesis</i></font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1"><i>How to
Apply: If you are interested in filling out an application or just
learning more about our program, please visit our website:</i></font> <a
href="outbind://38/www.bu.edu/maci"><font face="Arial" size="-1"
color="#0000FF"><u><i>www.bu.edu/maci</i></u></font></a><font
face="Arial" size="-1"><i> or send an email to maci@bu.edu. Please
note: The application for the Master of Arts in Clinical Investigation
is the same as that for Master of Arts in Medical Sciences. Simply
indicate that you are applying for the Master of Arts in Clinical
Investigation Program on the application form.</i></font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1"><i>If you
are interested in visiting the campus, there will be an open house on
Thursday, November 20th from 4-6pm. Please RSVP by
Friday, November 7th to</i></font> <a href="mailto:maci@bu.edu"><font
face="Arial" size="-1"><i>maci@bu.edu</i></font></a><font
face="Arial" size="-1"><i> to receive open house
location.</i></font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1">Nicole
Pirani</font></blockquote>
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size="-1">MACI Administrator</font></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1">IRB Grant
Improvement Administrator</font></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1">Office of
Clinical Research</font></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1">Boston
University Medical Center</font></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1">715 Albany
Street, 560-Suite 300</font></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1">Boston, MA
02118</font></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1">(phone)
617-414-1329</font></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-1">(fax)
617-638-7234</font></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><a href="mailto:maci@bu.edu"><font
face="Arial" size="-1"
color="#000000">maci@bu.edu</font></a></blockquote>
<blockquote type="cite" cite><a href="http://www.bu.edu/maci"><font
face="Arial" size="-1">www.bu.edu/maci</font></a></blockquote>
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