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Graduate Certificate in Translational Research Education at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The Translational Research Education Certificate (TREC) gives doctoral students an overview of translational research principles to prepare them for bench-to-bedside investigation in multidisciplinary, collaborative settings. The certificate is awarded by the Rackham Graduate School.

Faculty: Medical School  |  Department: Department of Pharmacology  |  Duration: 12 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Twelve credits: six credits of required courses (including PHRMACOL 640 Introduction to Translational Science and the Translational Sciences Journal Club), three elective credits, and three credits of a translational research experience with a clinical or translational co-mentor.

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Entry requirements

Designed for doctoral students in basic research programmes, ideally Rackham PhD students who have completed at least one year and chosen a mentor and laboratory. Applicants discuss the option with their PhD mentor, identify a clinical or translational co-mentor, complete Rackham's dual admission pre-approval form and apply through the Rackham Dual Admissions application with two essays. Reviewed on a rolling basis; the portal closes mid-August and reopens late August.

Duration: 12 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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