[Bioundgrd] Fwd: Master of Arts in Clinical Investigation program at Boston Univer sity Medical Campus
Kathleen Long
kmlong at MIT.EDU
Thu Apr 1 11:24:27 EST 2004
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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.
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>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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>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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