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The Scholars in Clinical Science Program will soon start accepting applications

Posted October 14, 2009

On November 2, 2009, the Scholars in Clinical Science Program will start accepting applications for its 2010 class. Designed primarily for clinical fellows and surgical residents, this two-year clinical research training program - which incorporates both a structured didactic component and a research component - culminates in a Master of Medical Science degree from HMS.

The Scholars program offers the following key advantages:

  • Tuition and fees covered by the program for each student are for the two-year period
  • The program’s time commitments (80% the first year, 75% the second) allow the student to continue clinical activities
  • Upon graduation, each student will be highly trained and uniquely qualified to pursue a career in clinical research in academia or industry

All applicants must have:

  • An MD, PhD, DMD, or similar degree
  • Stipend support for the two-year period (e.g., a T32 training grant)
  • Protected time to pursue this full time commitment

Applications will be accepted starting on November 2; all applications and accompanying documents are due on January 8, 2010. Applications submitted before November 2 or after January 8 will not be reviewed. The program will conduct interviews in January and February, and will notify accepted applicants in early March.

For more information - including a list of courses, curriculum schedule, application requirements, and contact information - visit the Scholars in Clinical Science Program page at Harvard Catalyst, or the program’s home page. After reviewing these pages, if you still have questions, please contact Christine Lafontant (E-mail, 617-432-1386) or Lauren Dewey Platt (E-mail, 617-432-1387).

Other training opportunities

The Scholars in Clinical Science Program is one of several postgraduate research training opportunities available through Harvard Catalyst and its partner institutions. Other opportunities include:

For more information on these opportunities, visit the Harvard Catalyst Learning page.