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CREST Curriculum and Course Descriptions 

CREST (Clinical Research Enhancement through Supplemental Training) program is targeted to researchers from all disciplines, particularly physicians enrolled in fellowship training or starting their academic career. The curriculum provides comprehensive coverage of all dimensions of clinical research while allowing scholars to spend the majority of their time in research and clinical activities.

Total units required for CREST Certificate: 20

Please note that "Core Courses" are offered once a year.

CREST Curriculum

Epidemiology I: Richard Y. Calvo, PhD

Epidemiology II: Richard Y. Calvo, PhD

Patient Oriented Research I: Sheldon Morris, MD, MPH

Patient Oriented Research II: Sheldon Morris, MD, MPH

Biostatistics I : Florin Vaida, Ph.D.

Biostatistics II : Florin Vaida, Ph.D.

Health Services Research: Raphael Cuomo, PhD., MPH

Data Management & Informatics: Mike Hogarth, M.D.

Scientific Communication: Hemal H. Patel, PhD

Clinical Research Project Management and Budgeting (CLRE-258): Andrew Sarkin, PhD & Jennifer J. Ford, MBA

Effective Communication (CLRE-258): Anne Liljenstrand, Ph.D.