Research Training
The CRSP-401- Introduction to Clinical Research Course at Case Western Reserve University is provided at the beginning of the Vascular Neurology Fellowship Program in audit form, not for course credit.
Opportunity for Additional Clinical Research Training
If you are interested in pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research or a Master of Science in Clinical Research following your Vascular Neurology Fellowship, you will need to take the course for credit to qualify. This program combines knowledge from biostatistics, epidemiology and study design with training in ethical, legal and regulatory issues in patient-oriented research.
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Science Program
To earn the certificate, students must complete four courses totaling 11 credit hours:
- CRSP 401- Introduction to Clinical Research
- CRSP 402- Study Design & Epidemiologic Methods
- NURS 630- Advanced Statistics: Linear Models
- CRSP 603- Research Ethics and Regulation
In addition, CITI Basic Course in the Protection of Human Research Subjects must be taken online. This Certificate Program provides an alternative to the Master of Science Program in Clinical Research. It is geared toward clinicians and other health-science professionals who are interested in conducting clinical research or collaborating with other clinician-scientists who do so. Applicants submit an online application to the Center for Clinical Investigation at Case Western Reserve University.
NIH StrokeNet Regional Coordinating Center at Case Western Reserve University
University Hospitals is a key participant in the Case Western Reserve University Regional Coordinating Center (RCC) for StrokeNet. This center is one of 25 sites in the United States funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our RCC is comprised of the major healthcare institutions in Cleveland as well as major hospitals in Ohio and neighboring states. Through StrokeNet fellows not only participate in StrokeNet trials but also have access to StrokeNet Grand Rounds, and Professional Development seminars. The RCC sponsors a training award each year to provide support for a trainee interested in additional research training.