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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Times New Roman"
size="+1">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.</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Times New Roman"
size="+1">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.</font><br>
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size="+1">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.</font><br>
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size="+1">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.</font><br>
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size="+1">The Program consists of:</font><br>
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A minimum of thirty-two credits (25-26 credits of core coursework and
6-7 credits of elective coursework)</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1">2.
Clinical investigation practicum</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1">3.
Thesis</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Times New Roman"
size="+1">How to Apply: If you are interested in filling out an
application or just learning more about our program, please visit our
website:</font> <a href="outbind://38/www.bu.edu/maci"><font
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color="#0000FF"><u>www.bu.edu/maci</u></font></a><font
face="Times New Roman" size="+1"> 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.</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Times New Roman"
size="+1">Nicole Pirani</font></blockquote>
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size="+1">(phone) 617-414-1329</font></blockquote>
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