Subject: Epidemiology
Course Number: 202
Course Title: Designing Clinical Research (Two Month)
Units: 2
School: Graduate Division
Department: Clinical Research Program

Course Description: A workshop for students to design their own protocol for carrying out a clinical research project. Specific topics are: the research question, study designs, study subjects, measurements, sample size, ethical considerations, presets, data management, quality control, and proposal writing.
Prerequisites: Possession of a graduate or professional doctoral degree (MD, PhD, DDS, PharmD, or international equivalent), currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or professional school, or relevant work experience. An idea for a clinical research question that has been discussed with an experienced investigator. Proficiency with word processing software, biomedical literature searching, and reference management software. Exceptions to prerequisites may be made with Course Director consent.
Restrictions: This course is part of the Training in Clinical Research (TICR) Program and may have space limitations. Auditing is not permitted.
Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Discussion, Student - Lecture, Student - Discussion

Instructor of Record: M. Pletcher
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No

Quarter(s) Offered: Summer
Course Grading Convention: Letter Grade, P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: Yes
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? Yes
Repeat course for credit? Yes