Overview

The Clinical Investigation program of Vanderbilt University provides a direct, mentored experience in clinical investigation and, through didactic work, provides trainees with a strong foundation in study design, biostatistics, biomedical ethics, human genetics, drug and device development, and genomics. The program typically takes two years to complete. Graduates successfully compete for grants such as the NIH K23, VA Career Development Award, NIH R01, and major foundation grants.

Key Facts

Eligible candidates for the MSCI Program include:

Board-eligible physicians enrolled in a fellowship program at Vanderbilt or Meharry Medical College,

Residents with protected time for research,

Medical students with protected time for research,

Vanderbilt faculty members with the consent of their Department Chair,

Post-Doctoral PhDs anticipating a career in clinical and translational research,

PhD candidates in the Nursing School anticipating a career in clinical and translational research, and

Scholars external to Vanderbilt/Meharry will be considered based on the availability of a suitable mentor within Vanderbilt and secured funding.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Clinical Trials

Genetics, Genomics, & Molecular Medicine

Research Ethics & Scientific Integrity

Drug & Device Development

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Nashville, United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Candidates should submit an application that includes biographical information, references, career goals, and a specific proposal for a clinical and translational research project

The research proposal must identify the candidate’s mentor. Applications will be judged on the quality of the science proposed, on the commitment of the mentor of the career development of the candidate, and on the overall impact of the training program on the applicant’s career development

Three letters of recommendation (may include mentor)

Letter from the Division Director or Department Chair assuring 75% or more protected time for research

Research Plan

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of how this proposed research plan fits into your career objectives

Letter of confirmation of tuition payment throughout matriculation, and if applicable, support for part-time attendance, from the responsible person or department on official letterhead

Undergraduate and medical school transcripts

Tuition Fees

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71995 USD / full

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71995 USD / full

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71995 USD / full

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