Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on academic qualifications, commitment to clinical research as evidenced by a personal typewritten abstract or narrative on your proposed research area, not to exceed 2-3 pages, quality of letters of recommendation and a personal interview conducted by the MS for Clinical Research Admissions Committee (MSCRAC). Acceptance to the MS in Clinical Research will be based on the total profile of the applicant.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION NEEDED FOR MSM FACULTY/ RESIDENT APPLICANTS
Must be U.S. Citizens or have Permanent Resident visa status.
Expected to meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Clinical faculty appointment at MSM (7 years or less), with a professional degree who have completed specialty or subspecialty training (M.D., DDS, D.M.D., D.O., D.C., N.O., Ph.D., Pharm.D.). MSM applicants must have the support of their department chair.
2. Senior Physician trainees (senior residents or fellows) may be eligible.
2a. MSM residents or fellows must obtain departmental permission.
2b. . Residents or fellows outside of MSM may apply. Evidence of departmental approval may be required from the home department of the applicant. (A letter of support from any MSM department Chair who is interested in the applicant as a potential faculty recruit should be included where applicable).
3. Faculty who have completed the basic institutional faculty development program at MSM or other institutions. Non-MSM faculty must meet the doctoral degree requirements and the 7 year faculty appointment rule as noted in item #1 above.
- A letter of recommendation from your MSM department chair.
- Three individual letters from MSM or other faculty who are capable of speaking to your professional skills and goals.
- A copy of your official appointment to MSM’s
Faculty.
- 2-3 page research abstract or narrative.
- Fully completed online application.
- Transcripts & other documents as noted by the Admissions Office.
- A wallet size photograph must be submitted with your application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:(THIS IS NOT A POSTMARK DATE) no later than April 4.
Each applicant is responsible for making sure all information is complete, as missing information will delay or prevent the processing of an application. All application materials should be mailed to:
Sterling Roaf, MD, Director of Admissions
Morehouse School of Medicine
Admissions Office
720 Westview Drive, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30310-1495
RE: Master of Science in Clinical Research Program
- The School of Medicine is not responsible for any misunderstanding of instructions or regulations, misdirected documents, or other delays.
MSCR PROGRAM OFFICE:
Please send the following items ONLY directly to Jacquelyn Ali, MSA by email, jali@msm.edu. ALL OTHER ITEMS SHOULD BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS.
- An electronic copy of your photo.
- An electronic updated biosketch in NIH format.
- An electronic copy of your abstract (narrative statement) on your proposed research area.
(A hard copy of this statement should be sent to the Admissions Office along with any other requested items.)
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