December 2003

Clinical research training available through NIH

Doctors of chiropractic are eligible to participate in training in clinical research offered through the National Institutes of Health.

“Proper training of clinical researchers is critical to advancing medical science,” said Dr. John T. Gallin, director of the NIH Clinical Center. “In the past, researchers have relied on mentors to teach them how to conduct clinical trials. We have established a formalized training program to fill this critical gap and we’re extending it worldwide.”

The NIH has initiated distance learning and currently has 1,426 students enrolled in three courses: “Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research,” “Principles of Clinical Pharmacology” and “Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of clinical Research.”

The core program, “Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research” is a study curriculum on how to conduct clinical research and design a successful clinical trial. The current session is transmitted to nine offsite centers via satellite.

“Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of clinical Research” is a Web-cast course. Small groups of registrants participate by the Internet.

Chiropractors are eligible to participate. And those in the vicinity of the Washington, D.C. NIH offices can attend programs in person.

For more information on research training programs, contact the Clinical Center Office of Clinical Research, Training and Medical Education at 301-496-9425.

Source: National Institutes of Health, www.nih.gov

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