Clinical Investigation Seminar

1-2 units

Weekly seminar series are required for Postdoctoral Program and Career Development Program scholars for four semesters, one credit per semester. An important learning experience in research is the presentation and critical discussion of research ideas and projects at various points in their evolution. Seminars will alternate discussion of work in progress with critical reading of current clinical research in order to practice and enhance analysis and communication skills. Each scholar will formally present his or her own research in progress twice per year for feedback by peers and faculty from multiple disciplines. In addition to presenting their own work in oral and written form for peer and faculty evaluation, scholars will formally review the written proposals of their peers in a way that emulates the duties of a member of an NIH study section. This formal research evaluation exercise is a highly successful element of other clinical training instruction at Washington University. The Program Director and Co-Directors will lead a weekly seminar with participation of other core faculty. The weekly, small group, intensive discussions of research issues are one of the most valuable aspects of the program, allowing scholars to learn in an active and participatory fashion. Open to CRTC Postdoctoral Program scholars only.