The MCRTP is a training program with a focus on multidisciplinary and team-based clinical research (see FAQs for definition of clinical research). Scholars will participate in both didactic course work and mentored research experiences over a four year period. Because of the unique backgrounds of program participants, each Scholar – in conjunction with their mentors and program leadership – will develop individualized plans of study. Scholars may elect to enroll in a Masters degree program in Clinical Investigation, which is part of CWRU Clinical Research Scholars Program (CRSP), to pursue other masters degree's or register to take classes under non-degree status (see MCRTP Timeline below).

MCRTP Timeline
Winter	Accepted into the MCRTP program
	Discuss three degree options with Scientific & MAC Mentor M.S. in Clinical Research Alternate Degree Non-Degree Status
Late Spring	Decide on degree option with approvals from Scientific & MAC Mentors & Program Co-Director, Curriculum Apply to Case and declare your degree OR File paperwork as Non-Degree candidate Register for required Summer Term courses and/or Apply for waiver for CRSP 401-403 if applicable*
Summer	Orientation Start the program Submit draft Planned Program of Study (by August 15th)

*All Scholars will take (*or demonstrate proficiency in) the sequence of three introductory courses: CRSP 401, 402 & 403.

CR Scholars must take or demonstrate prior proficiency in a sequence of three courses in clinical research methods and biostatistics:

CRSP 401     Introduction to Clinical Research
CRSP 402     Epidemiology and Study Design
CRSP 403     Biostatistics for Clinical Research

If you believe you can demonstrate proficiency in one or more of these courses, you will need to request a waiver in writing and provide transcripts of prior coursework to Dr. Cebul, rdc@case.edu.   This request should be made by June 1st of the first year.  Dr. Cebul and the course instructors are available to review evidence of prior proficiency in detail to help a Scholar before (s)he makes a decision to request a waiver.

All Scholars will participate in the year long Clinical Research Seminar Series during their first year. Additionally, all Scholars will take courses designed especially for the MCRTP. Those include:

• CRSP 412/413 Communication in Clinical Research (two semesters)
• CRSP 501 Team Building
• CRSP 502 Leadership
• CRSP 503 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• CRSP 603 Research Ethics: Emerging Issues and Ongoing Challenges

For those Scholars who place out of the introductory courses, more advanced courses can be substituted based on individual needs. Courses may be taken anywhere in the University and tuition will be covered by the Program. Please use the links at the top of the page for further details on the curriculum.

All courses must be taken for a grade (i.e., not audited).