Foundations In Clinical Research

Modules in this Stack are case-based, interactive, and entirely self-paced, combining convenience and flexibility with deep, engaged learning. Take them all to earn a competency-based certificate.

FOUNDATIONS in CLINICAL RESEARCH

What is clinical research? What skills are required to pursue it? What does a career in clinical research look like? This primer will provide a 10,000-foot overview of clinical research and help situate the terminology and concepts you’ve already heard within an overarching framework.

FOUNDATIONS in CLINICAL RESEARCH

Learn about the strengths, limitations, and appropriate applications of different types of observational studies.

FOUNDATIONS in CLINICAL RESEARCH

Learn about the stages and types of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), as well as blinding, control groups, ethics, and feasibility.

FOUNDATIONS in CLINICAL RESEARCH

Apply the PICOT and FINER frameworks to develop and focus your research question and learn how to craft a simple research proposal

FOUNDATIONS in CLINICAL RESEARCH

Learn how to recognize and account for selection bias, information bias, and confounding in your clinical research.