Who Should Apply?

Health care professionals committed to a career in clinical research are ideal candidates for the CITE program. Over the past several decades, it has been increasingly recognized that a cadre of clinician-scientists committed to and trained in patient-centered research is essential to complement the numerous advances emanating from the basic biomedical and laboratory sciences. There are substantial needs as well as funding opportunities for investigators interested in conducting clinical trials, epidemiological studies, translational research, health services and outcomes research, studies involving large databases, and other types of clinical studies. Employment possibilities for trained clinical investigators include research positions in academics, industry, and government.

Most participants will already have a doctoral degree (e.g., MD, PhD, DNS, DDS, or DPT) or be in training for a doctoral degree. Potential applicants include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Fellows or other health care professional trainees who have substantial protected time for clinical research
• Junior faculty who have career awards or support from their division or department head for participation in the CITE program
• Other faculty who previously have focused on basic research or other academic activities but now are committed to pursuing a career in clinical research

CITE constitutes the formal didactic requirements for certain types of federal training grants (such as K-23's) and other career awards. Individuals in these programs would be expected to participate in CITE unless they were enrolled in some other type of formal degree program.

How Does One Apply?

CITE enrollees ideally begin the program in July. However, it is also possible to enter the program off-cycle.

An application form can be obtained on this website (click) or by contacting:

Suzanne Galbraith
Training Program Manager
Regenstrief Institute, Inc.
1050 Wishard Blvd., RG-6
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2872
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Phone: (317) 630-7870
FAX: (317) 630-6611

The CITE applicant should submit the following:

1. Completed CITE application form
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Letter of support from immediate supervisor, usually the division or department head

Either before or after receipt of the above materials, a meeting should be scheduled with the Program Director to discuss specific research interests as well as appropriateness of the program to the applicant's career goals.

There is a separate, on-line application process to the Indiana University Graduate School for entry into the Master of Science in Clinical Research degree program. However, this can occur following acceptance into the CITE program.

For further questions about participation in the CITE program, as well as situational factors unique to a particular applicant's career or job circumstances, prospective applicants are encouraged to set up a time to meet with or talk to:

Kurt Kroenke, MD
Director, Master of Science in Clinical Research/CITE Program
Professor of Medicine and Senior Research Scientist
Regenstrief Institute, Inc.
1050 Wishard Blvd., RG-6
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2872
Phone: (317) 630-7447
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