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Master of Science Program in Clinical and Translational Research<\/h3>

The Master\u2019s program in Clinical and Translational Research is designed to prepare health care professionals with the academic and research skills needed to be independent researchers. The program will focus on the preparation of individuals with established, terminal degrees in a health related field to conduct independent research in the translation of information from the basic sciences to the community. Graduates would be prepared to fulfill roles as researchers, teachers, public health administrators, clinicians, and industry employees competent to carry out the broad health mission of the State of Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Program Overview<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Master of Science degree program in Clinical and Translational Research is administered by the Department of Medicine. The program stresses clinical research methods and research practice. The program is offered to individuals with a health related terminal degree (M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., D.D.S., or D.M.D.) and provides practical training in skills needed to conduct independent research. The Master\u2019s Program is based on both course work and research experience, but no research thesis is required. Instead, students are expected to prepare a draft grant application and a publishable scientific report related to a particular area of translational research. The final examination consists of an oral defense of the grant application and the report.<\/p>\n

Policy for Using Generative AI in the MSCTR Program<\/a><\/h4>\n

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Program Objectives<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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Performance Indicators<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Knowledge:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of research methodology and techniques specific to Clinical and Translational Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Complete with grade of B or higher required courses in clinical and translational research methods and statistical applications<\/li>\n
  • Complete with a grade of B or higher 9-12 credits of elective courses related to clinical and translational research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Apply research methodology and\/or scholarly inquiry techniques specific to Clinical and Translational Research<\/li>\n
  • Design and implement a sound research study using appropriate methods, measures and techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Plan, implement and complete a clinical translational or basic science project under program faculty supervision and with program supported statistical consultation<\/li>\n
  • Present and defend the study\u2019s aims, methods, measures and techniques during a final exam session<\/li>\n
  • Program tracks trainees\u2019 publication success following program completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Communication:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Proficiently communicate and disseminate information in a manner relevant to
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  • Successfully present a completed research project to a faculty audience and successfully respond to audience questions\/comments<\/li>\n
  • Prepare under faculty supervision a grant proposal and manuscript ready for journal submission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ethics\/Professional Behavior:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Conduct research as a responsible and ethical professional<\/li>\n
  • Interact professionally with others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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