Master of Science in Clinical Investigation Sciences (MSc CIS)

Transcription

1 Master of Science in Clinical Investigation Sciences (MSc CIS) Program Director: William P. McKinney, MD Program Coordinator: Winton Reynolds Website: Introduction The MSc in Clinical Investigation Sciences degree program provides physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals an opportunity to acquire the clinical research skills necessary for a career in an academic health center. The MSc CIS curriculum integrates biostatistical and epidemiologic methods in a problem-based learning format with additional instruction in several other biomedical and public health topics. Students pursuing the masters degree take didactic courses while they engage in mentored and independent research that culminates in the preparation of a professional paper. Competencies The successful student is able to: Access and critique the scientific literature. Address and discuss methods and issues of clinical epidemiology. Identify important clinical research questions and state as testable hypotheses. Develop collaborative clinical research studies in accordance with appropriate epidemiologic and biostatistical methodologies. Apply the principles of data collection, monitoring, management and analysis within the context of a multidisciplinary team. Disseminate study results to professional and lay audiences through oral and written communication. Analyze human subjects issues and apply ethical principles in performing and disseminating clinical research. Discuss and respond to the legal issues in new drug and device development. It is expected that prior to graduation, students in the program have demonstrated these competencies by completing the curriculum, participating in a collaborative research project, and successfully writing and defending the professional paper. Admission Applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants that have had research experience (e.g. research coordinator) or have completed a professional degree (e.g. DMD, DO, MD) are preferred. Application requirements are submitted to the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies Office of Admissions and include: Formal application Curriculum vitae Personal statement, a one-page essay that discusses the student s background and his or her long-term goals in clinical research Application fee A minimum of two letters of recommendation Page 1 of 6

2 Official transcripts of all postsecondary coursework Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. This requirement may be waived for applicants that have a doctoral degree or who have 4 or more of clinical research related experience. For specific information about the degree program or the application process, students should contact Dr. Paul McKinney, Program Director, , or Winton Reynolds, Program Coordinator, The application for the MSc is found at: Curriculum The typical progression through the MSc curriculum is: Develop program of study Take coursework Select research project and begin work Do research project and prepare professional paper Present and defend research project Faculty Advisor The program director serves as faculty advisor for each student until the student begins his or her research for the professional paper, at which time the student selects a Principle Advisor for his or her research with the approval of the program director. The Principle Advisor may be any member of the School s faculty, or (with approval of the program director) a mentor in the student s laboratory or employment affiliation that is willing to assume the function of faculty advisor. Program of Study Upon matriculation in the program, each student meets with the program coordinator and develops a program of study based on the student s time availability (e.g., typical two-year program or extended threeyear program). The program of study may be modified as the student s needs change or course availability is altered. Award of degree from an accredited school of public health requires successful completion of the equivalent of three semester-credit hours in each of: Instruction that provides a broad overview of public health Instruction in epidemiology Either or both of these requirements may be determined to have been met prior to matriculation by approval of a variance request submitted by the program director to the academic dean. The request for a variance in one or both requirements must be justified by one of: previous degrees received, such as an MPH or DrPH; previous coursework successfully completed; or extensive experience in the public health workforce. In the absence of a variance, the coursework included in the MSc program satisfies both requirements. Page 2 of 6

3 Degree Requirements Coursework 31 total credit hours of required coursework 19 credit hours of required coursework 9 credit hours of elective coursework 3 credit hours of mentored research Recommended Two-year Plan Required Coursework Semester Course # Course Title Credit Hours PHST-500 Introduction to Biostatistics for Public Health I 3 Fall I PHPH-523 Public Health in the U.S.* 2 Elective 3 Semester Total 8 Spring I Even Spring I Odd PHPH-632 Ethical Conduct of Research** 2 PHST-501 Introduction to Biostatistics for Public Health II 3 Semester Total 7 PHPH-601 Evaluating Health Care Literature** 1 PHST-501 Introduction to Biostatistics for Public Health II 3 PHEP-614 Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology** 2 Semester Total 8 Summer I PHPH-699 Mentored Research 3 Fall II Spring II Odd Spring II Even PHST-631 Data Collection for Clinical Research 2 PHST-624 Clinical Trials I 2 Semester Total 6 PHPH-601 Evaluating Health Care Literature** 1 PHST-625 Clinical Trials II 2 PHEP-614 Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology** 2 Semester Total 7 PHST-625 Clinical Trials II 2 PHPH-632 Ethical Conduct of Research** 2 Semester Total 6 Degree Total 31 Page 3 of 6

4 Electives: Nine hours of electives from the following (other courses on approval of program advisor) Semester Offered PHST-XXX Advanced Coursework in Biostatistics Variable PHEP-XXX Advanced Coursework in Epidemiology Variable PHPB-604 Health Decision Risk Analysis Spring 3 PHPB-501 Introduction to Health Behavior Fall 2 PHPH-610 New Drug and Device Development Fall 2 ENGL-599 Advanced Academic Writing Across Disciplines Spring 3 SOC- 618 Qualitative Field Research Methods Spring 3 Credit Hours * PHPH-523 is required of students who do not have a broad exposure to public health through experience or coursework. It is offered only in the Fall. Any student who waives out of the course must replace the two semester hours with elective coursework. ** PHPH-632 Ethical Conduct of Research is offered every other spring semester on even (2018, 2020, 2022, etc.). PHEP-614 Intro to Clinical Epidemiology is offered every other spring semester on odd (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, etc.). PHPH-601 Evaluating Health Care Literature is offered every other spring semester on odd (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, etc.). The following includes all required courses organized by the semester in which they are offered. Some courses are offered in alternating (see above). Course Offerings by Semester Required Coursework Semester Course # Course Title Fall Credit Hours PHST-624 Clinical Trials I 2 PHPH-523 Public Health in the U.S. 2 PHST-500 Introduction to Biostatistics for Public Health I 3 PHST-631 Data Collection for Clinical Research 2 Elective(s) 6 Semester Total 15 Spring PHPH-601 Evaluating Health Care Literature 1 PHST-501 Introduction to Biostatistics for Public Health II 3 PHPH-632 Ethical Conduct of Research 2 PHST-625 Clinical Trials II 2 PHEP-614 Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology 2 Elective(s) 3 Semester Total 13 PHPH-699 Mentored Research 3 Semester Total 3 Degree Total 31 Page 4 of 6

5 Professional Paper A professional paper, based on original research conducted by the student, is required of a candidate for the degree of Master of Science in Clinical Investigation Sciences. It is to be an original work of professional quality and a scholarly achievement that demonstrates the student s thorough understanding of research techniques in clinical research and the ability to conduct independent research. Professional Paper Committee The professional paper is read by a reading committee, chaired by the student s faculty advisor, and appointed by the dean of the school upon the recommendation of the program director. This committee consists of three members and must include one representative of the School of Public Health and Information Sciences. The professional paper must be approved by the committee and the program director. Professional Paper Proposal The proposal for the professional paper is to be developed in written form and presented to the committee for approval. Professional Paper Approval The professional paper is to be submitted in completed form to the Principle Advisor of the committee at least fourteen days before the end of the term in which the candidate expects to be graduated, and the candidate is not eligible for the final oral examination until the professional paper has been accepted by the committee. The committee schedules an oral examination of the candidate during which the student presents his or her professional paper and is asked to defend it and the supporting research. The professional paper is approved by a majority vote of the committee and by the program director. Accreditation The School of Public Health and Information Sciences accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The University of Louisville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). For more information, see the School s accreditation webpage ( V Page 5 of 6

6 Program Data Name Master of Science in Clinical Investigation Sciences Degree MSc Department School-based Unit School of Public Health and Information Sciences Version Author(s) J.Jackson Barnette Program History Version Submitted Approved Change Summary Author(s) /27/04 05/25/ /08/07 08/29/07 Credit hours increased to 31 Coursework revised /06/09 08/10/09 3 credit hours of required courses changed to elective Replaced elective option with single, 3-credit hr elective Replaced PHCI-631 Social and Behav Science in Health Care with PHPB /07/12 05/18/12 Moved PHCI-601 Evaluating Health Care Literature to Spring I Results in no courses in summers Intro to Health Behavior Dr. Susan Muldoon Removed PHCI-629 Special Topics Epi Methods Ms. Tammi Thomas Moved PHCI-624 from Spring I to Fall I Deleted PHEP-602 Epi Methods and replaced with PHST /15/13 pending Moved PHCI-610 from Fall I to Fall II Replaced elective with PHMS-623 Ms. Tammi Thomas Deleted PHCI-650 and replaced with PHPB-604 Decreased mentored research hours from 6 to /12/2015 pending Dropped CREST designation Made possible the advisor being a mentor not a member of the SPHIS faculty Revised curriculum Dr. J. Jackson Barnette /18/2015 approved Approved by SPHIS Curriculum Committee Dr. J. Jackson Barnette /21/2015 approved Approved by SPHIS Faculty Forum Dr. J. Jackson Barnette /28/2015 submitted Submitted to Vice Provost Goldstein Dr. J. Jackson Barnette /15/2015 pending Revised Dr. J. Jackson Barnette /16/2015 approved Approved by Vice Provost Goldstein Dr. J. Jackson Barnette /08/ /08/2015 Added accreditation C. Winton Reynolds Clarified professional paper committee membership to require one faculty /10/ /10/2015 member from the SPHIS. Changed Chair of committee to Principle Advisor. Removed mentor from mentor/principle advisor. C. Winton Reynolds /14/ /14/2016 Deleted Mode of Delivery column from Electives table C. Winton Reynolds Added Recommended Two-Year Plan /16/ /16/2016 Removed 1-year plan outline and reformatted as general course listing by semester. C. Winton Reynolds /03/ /03/2017 Change prefix from PHMS-523 to PHPH-523 Dr. Jack Barnette Remove Interim from Program Director designations Various editorial improvements. Under Admissions: Allow GRE scores to be waived with relevant professional /16/ /05/2017 experience. Revised recommended 2-year plan to reflect alternate spring semester offerings of select courses. Removed CECS-536 from approved electives. Changed Program Director to Paul McKinney C. Winton Reynolds Page 6 of 6