Clinical Research Masters Program

Formally called the K30, the CRM Program at the University of Michigan Medical Center is a 2-year program.  The program, with a specialized curriculum that trains health care professionals for academic careers in clinical research and leads to a Master of Science degree in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis.

The MSCR Program is a University-wide program, based in the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR).  The program grew out of collaborations between research entities including the Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis (CRDSA) Program in the School of Public Health and the former General Clinical Research Center (GCRC), now the Michigan Clinical Research Unit (MCRU), a part of MICHR.

The basic 18-month core curriculum and the mechanism for obtaining the M.S. degree.  The program includes tuition assistance to trainees and bridge support in the transition from training to an academic career, opportunities to participate in clinical trials, and a core curriculum and mechanism for obtaining an M.S. degree.  Resources are available to support patient-based studies, including nursing support, processing of samples, and biostatistical consultation.

Goals:
The program provides opportunities for "hands-on" clinical research under the guidance of an experienced mentor.  Graduates are clinical investigators able to develop translational research projects.  They are able to identify testable hypotheses, formulate appropriate methodology and understand statistical considerations in study design and data analysis.  Moreover, they appreciate the ethical issues pertaining to clinical research.  Graduates leave the program with advanced grant writing and scientific communication skills.  This is a program whose graduates have the skills necessary to conduct clinical trials and translational research.

For questions or comments on this site contact Monica Stiddom (mhealy@umich.edu or 734-998-7348).