Pathway on Clinical & Translational Research Program Highlights

Pathway Components

The Clinical/Translational Research Pathway Program is comprised of 2 required CTRP Courses in Years 1 and 3; relevant required core curricula in the Determinants of Health Course in Year 2; and 2 research electives in Years 2 and 4. The CTRP components are outlined briefly below:

Year 2: Determinants of Health Course
Epidemiology/Biostatistics Course
Community Health Clerkship

Typical studies in clinical/translational research are:

conducting human trials of new drugs and devices
examining the translation of experimental cures or diagnostic measures into routine patient care
examining patterns or correlates of disease (e.g. epidemiology)
examining the quality of health care, health care outcomes, and other health services research questions (e.g. disparities in care, cost-effectiveness of care, etc.)