A two-year program educating MDs and PhDs in the art and science of clinical research. Scholars in Clinical Science Program (SCSP)
At a glance
Opportunity for
Eligibility
  • MD, DMD, or similar degree, or PhD in clinical discipline
  • At or near completion of clinical training
  • Salary support from a Harvard-based training grant or similar mechanism
Time commitment
  • 80% commitment of time over two years
Funding level
  • Tuition only
Session Dates
  • July, 2012 Admission
Application Due
  • January 6, 2012, by 5pm EST
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The Scholars in Clinical Science Program (SCSP) is a two-year postgraduate training program in clinical investigation. The SCSP consists of formal didactic courses, a longitudinal seminar series, and a mentored clinical research project. Trainees who successfully complete the program are awarded a Master of Medical Sciences (MMSc) degree from Harvard Medical School.

The SCSP was established to address the critical need for formal training in clinical research, which is vital to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the development of improved treatments for human disease. The goal of the SCSP is to provide superior, coordinated didactic and practical training for individuals interested in careers in translational investigation (e.g., human physiology, pathophysiology, genetics), human pharmacology, and clinical trials. The program prepares trainees to be effective leaders of complex research groups, academic departments, academic medical centers, or industrial or managed care groups.

Learn about the mentoring experience and about the curriculum and course schedule.

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Read more about how one student's experiences in the SCSP expanded his perspectives on clinical and translational science.

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