PhD in Clinical Research Objectives
OBJECTIVES
We seek to expand the existing MSCR program by adding curricula that would lead to a PhD in Clinical Research designed to prepare multidisciplinary translational research teams to accomplish specific goals in community-based health disparities related research. The PhDCR would offer intensive interdisciplinary learning experiences in applied biomedical ethics, cultural competence and team building, with a special emphasis on issues that arise in the areas of genetics, genomics and end-of-life decision making. Selected residents and fellows, post-doctoral fellows, PhD candidates, and junior faculty, particularly those of minority descent, will be encouraged to apply. This will ultimately increase the critical mass of investigators whose knowledge and experience enables them to collaborate with communities in culturally competent research that is scientifically rigorous and ethically sound. Ideally, the proposed PhDCR would be transferable to other settings, particularly those addressing the needs of minority and underserved populations.