Clinical Research

Post-Baccalaureate Credit Certificate Program

Thomas A. Lloyd, Ph.D., Professor and Division Chief, Epidemiology
Mardi Sawyer, BS
Health Evaluation Sciences, A210
Penn State College of Medicine
600 Centerview Drive, PO Box 855
Hershey, PA 17033-0855
Phone: 717-531-1286
Fax: 717-531-3922
E-mail: mds21@psu.edu

In the current medical climate, there is a growing need for academic clinicians and health care professionals who are trained in clinical research. Unfortunately, there are few programs that offer the didactic preparation for the unique requirements of a clinical researcher.

The primary goal of this program is to provide a formal, structured program that will prepare certificate candidates to pursue a successful career in clinical research. The curriculum includes courses in biostatistics, epidemiology, clinical trials, decision and cost-effectiveness analysis, outcomes measurement, quality management, health care economics and policy, scientific communication, and SAS statistical analysis computing. The 15 credit hour program offers courses on one weekday morning, enabling the student to continue clinical or employment activities. Certificate candidates will be able to complete the 15 credit hour requirement in 3 semesters.

Admission Requirements

The successful applicant must have completed a medical, nursing, or baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Fellows and junior faculty members with current appointments at the Penn State College of Medicine, as well as nursing graduates and public health personnel, are target candidates for the certificate program.

COURSES

HEALTH EVALUATION SCIENCES (HES)
Fall Semester Offerings:
510. Biostatistics I (3)
520. Clinical Research Methods (3)
536. Health Survey Research Methods (3)
570. Healthcare Economics & Policy (3)

Spring Semester Offerings:
530. Clinical Trials I (3)
535. Quality of Care Measurement (3)
550. Clinical Epidemiology Methods (3)
555. Biostatistics II (3)

Summer I Session Offerings:
518. Grant and Manuscript Writing (1)
531. Clinical Trials II (2)

HEALTH EVALUATION SCIENCES (HES) course list

Effective Date: Summer Session 2005
Expiration Date: Spring Semester 2010

The University reserves the right to change the requirements and regulations listed here and to determine whether a student has satisfactorily met its requirements for admission or graduation, and to reject any applicant for any reason the University determines to be material to the applicant's qualifications to pursue higher education. Nothing in this material should be considered a guarantee that completion of a program and graduation from the University will result in employment.

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Last Revised by the Department: Summer Session 2005

Blue Sheet Item #: 33-05-214

Review Date: 03/01/05