Curriculum
A rigorous, competency-based curriculum designed to develop the full spectrum of skills required for a successful academic research career in pediatric medicine.
Curriculum Tracks
Overview of Research
Understand the definition and importance of research and identify different types of research.
- Definition and importance of research
- Types of research (basic, applied, translational)
- Research in clinical and behavioral contexts
Ethics in Research
Comprehend ethical guidelines and principles, and apply informed consent and confidentiality practices.
- Ethical guidelines and principles
- Informed consent practices
- Confidentiality and data protection
- Research integrity
Research Design
Differentiate between experimental, quasi-experimental, and observational studies, and design appropriate research studies.
- Experimental study designs
- Quasi-experimental designs
- Observational study designs
- Selecting appropriate study design
Regulatory Requirements & Patient Rights
Understand IRB roles, comply with regulatory requirements, and advocate for participant welfare and rights.
- Role of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)
- Regulatory compliance
- Participant welfare and rights
- Patient advocacy in research
- Data privacy and security measures
Year-by-Year Training Plan
Our structured timeline ensures progressive skill development and increasing independence throughout the training period.
Year 1
- Orientation & program onboarding
- Core curriculum coursework (biostatistics, ethics)
- Laboratory or clinical rotation selection
- Mentor matching & IDP development
- First research project initiation
- Journal club & seminar participation
Year 2
- Advanced research methods training
- Grant writing workshop series
- First manuscript submission
- National conference presentation
- Mid-program evaluation
- Career development planning
Year 3+
- Independent research project leadership
- K-award or F-award application
- Multiple peer-reviewed publications
- Mentoring junior trainees
- Faculty job search preparation
- Program completion & graduation
Seminars & Workshops
In addition to formal coursework, trainees participate in a rich calendar of seminars, workshops, and journal clubs throughout the year.
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