Clinical & Translational Science
The Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Program is designed for trainees who seek to affect the translation of research into improved clinical care and public health. The CTS Program offers a PhD Program, a Master's Program, and an in-person certificate in Clinical & Translational Science and an online Introduction to Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR). This menu of training options allows individuals with varying educational goals to develop their clinical research skills.
The PhD, MS, and classroom-based certificate program are intended for individuals trained in the medical sciences, most commonly fully trained physicians. Others with similar backgrounds (e.g., DDS, DVM or PharmD), advanced biomedical or clinical degrees, or substantial biomedical or clinical research experience may also be considered. The HEOR Certificate is designed for professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, clinicians, and other health care professionals.
Classes start on July 1 for all CTS programs.
CTS Faculty
Our faculty are drawn from the departments of Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Public Health and Community Medicine, and Community Health. They are committed to teaching and clinical and translational research.
Most faculty are participants in the work and activities of the Tufts Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI). Our students are also encouraged to participate in CTSI activities.
Admissions
Students seeking admission to all of the CTSs Graduates Program apply to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences using the online application system.
Applicants to the CTS Certificate in Clinical & Translational Science have a strong interest in the topic but are unable to devote two years of full-time study to obtain the MS degree.
Applicants to the online Certificate in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) typically include professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, clinicians and other health care professionals who seek an introduction to this topic.
CTS Programs
The CTS Program offers four different training options, a PhD program and an MS program and two Certificate Programs.
Some individuals enter the PhD Program after completing didactic courses and a qualifying exam in the MS program, while others with Master's degrees in Clinical & Translational Science may apply directly.
The MS and PhD Programs offer concentrations in Clinical Discovery and Investigation, Clinical Effectiveness Research, and Practice to Policy Research.
The classroom-based Certificate focuses on Clinical & Translational Science. The online Certificate focuses on Health Economics and Outcomes Research.
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Meet Our Students
Most of our students come to our programs after completing an advanced clinical degree.
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Contact Information
Angie Rodday, PhD
Associate Program Director
Elizabeth Leary
Senior Program Manager