[Bioundgrd] BU Master of Arts in Clinical Investigation

[Janice Chang]

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>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.
>
>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>The Program consists of:
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>1. A minimum of thirty-two credits (25-26 credits of core coursework 
>and 6-7 credits of elective coursework)
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>2. Clinical investigation practicum
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>3. Thesis
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>How to Apply: If you are interested in filling out an application or 
>just learning more about our program, please visit our website: 
><outbind://38/www.bu.edu/maci>www.bu.edu/maci or send an email to 
>maci at 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.
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>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 <mailto:maci at bu.edu>maci at bu.edu to receive open 
>house location.
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>Nicole Pirani
>MACI Administrator
>IRB Grant Improvement Administrator
>Office of Clinical Research
>Boston University Medical Center
>715 Albany Street, 560-Suite 300
>Boston, MA 02118
>(phone) 617-414-1329
>(fax) 617-638-7234
><mailto:maci at bu.edu>maci at bu.edu
><http://www.bu.edu/maci>www.bu.edu/maci
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