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Advanced Training In Clinical Research
(ATCR)
Certificate Program Applications for the ATCR Program for 2012-13 will be accepted beginning March 1, 2012. The deadline for application is May 14, 2012. Noteworthy:
ATCR is a four academic quarter program intended for advanced pre-doctoral students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty members who desire rigorous training in the methods and conduct of clinical research. This includes instruction in the epidemiologic and biostatistical methods used in observational and experimental clinical research as well as training in the oral and written presentation of clinical research. In addition to required coursework, scholars are expected to develop and implement their research projects throughout the year and will have access to TICR faculty for methodologic guidance. Trainees achieving program objectives are granted a Certificate of Program Completion.
To complete the program, scholars will:
For more information on objectives and requirements for a Certificate of Program Completion, please see Requirements and Goals.
Traditional ATCR Program We offer two options for those seeking admission to the ATCR program. The first is the traditional ATCR Program which culminates in a Certificate of Program Completion from the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics for scholars who successfully complete program requirements. This option is ideal for those who desire to gain the core knowledge and skills needed to become a clinical researcher but who do not feel the need to obtain an official transcript from the University of California listing course credits. This would apply to scholars who do not plan to attempt to transfer credit received for completed ATCR courses to graduate degree programs either at UCSF (e.g., the TICR Master's Degree Program in Clinical Research) or at other universities. This is a lower cost option compared to the credit-bearing ATCR program. In order to apply for this program, please follow the instructions below for Application to Traditional ATCR Program. Credit-bearing ATCR Program The second option is the credit-bearing ATCR Certificate Program that offers trainees the opportunity to earn graduate division credit for the courses taken as part of ATCR. Students choosing this option would then have an official UCSF transcript indicating the courses and grades earned, and those who successfully complete the program would receive a Certificate of Program Completion from the University of California. This program is primarily for those who are uncertain about pursuing a formal degree (e.g., the TICR Master's Degree Program in Clinical Research at UCSF) at the beginning of the program and who desire more to time make that decision. Students who elect the credit-bearing ATCR Certificate Program will be able to apply units of coursework credit taken in ATCR in the Summer, Fall, and Winter quarters toward the Master's Degree in Clinical Research if they apply and are accepted into the Master's program. Students would need to decide and apply by the published deadline for the Master's program (typically mid-March). Please note that admission into the Master's Program is competitive and that satisfactory completion of courses taken while in the ATCR Certificate Program is not a guarantee of acceptance into the Master's Program. Please also note that if you intend to apply to the Master's program, you will need to opt for letter grades when filing your study lists following the grading policies for the Master's Program. Finally, since the ATCR credit-bearing program is a UCSF Graduate Division Certificate Program, it necessarily comes with higher fees. In order to apply for the credit-bearing ATCR program, please follow the instructions below for Application to Credit-bearing ATCR Certificate Program. In summary, the prerequisites, program of study, and mentoring requirements described below are identical for the two options. The differences between the options are the ability to apply credits toward the Master's Degree Program in Clinical Research, the nature of the Certificate granted, and cost.
Individuals accepted into the ATCR Program must successfully pass the required courses in each quarter in order to proceed in the program. Thus to be eligible to continue the ATCR program in the fall, individuals must have successfully passed each of the summer courses. TICR Policy Regarding Academic Credit for Courses Taken in the Past.
Structured mentoring by faculty members experienced in the scholar's chosen academic discipline is an essential element of becoming an accomplished clinical researcher. While the ATCR curriculum and faculty will provide the methodologic guidance to enable the scholar to plan and implement clinical research, this does not substitute for the benefits derived from a relationship with mentors who work primarily in the scholar's field. Hence, we require that each student receive guidance from:
The ATCR application is available in a ready-to-use Microsoft Word format. To use this, click on the "Microsoft Word Format" button below. The word document should then appear in your browser. Next select "File > Save As" from the menu bar and save a local copy of the document to your computer. Make sure to save a copy of the file on your computer before attempting to use the file. If you are not able to access the application in the Microsoft Word format, please download the .pdf version of the application by clicking on the pdf button below. This can then be printed out and completed by typing where indicated.
Completed ATCR applications in MS Word format should be sent by email to Clair Dunne (cdunne@psg.ucsf.edu). A signed hard copy of the application should also be sent to: Clair Dunne Deadline: Applications for the ATCR Certificate
Program for 2012-2013 are due May 14, 2012.
Notice of admission decisions will be made in early June. All materials
must be received by this date. If any portion of the application is not
received by this date, the application will be considered incomplete and
will not be further considered without petition, explanation, and payment
of $150 late fee. Additional late fees may apply for exceptionally late transactions. Cost: The fee for 2012-2013 is $12,124 for individuals affiliated with the University of California (see below). This includes fees for all four quarters (Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring). Fees do not include books, supplies, or software. While the ATCR Program is primarily intended for individuals with positions at the University of California, San Francisco or Berkeley, a limited number of individuals from outside may be considered for the program if space permits. Fees are doubled for individuals outside UCSF/UCB. Withdrawal after enrollment into the program will be subject to a $150 non-refundable fee. Fees for subsequent years are subject to change. UC Affiliation: Concurrent enrollment in a UCSF/UCB-sponsored residency or postdoctoral fellowship program; or student at UCSF/UCB; or individuals who hold full-time salaried UCSF/UCB faculty or academic positions. Individuals will be asked to provide proof of UCSF/UCB status. Late payments: Please note that when you are accepted to the ATCR program, you will receive a payment form with a deadline for fee payment. If you miss this deadline, we reserve the right to charge you a late fee of $150. Scholars are also strongly encouraged to own a wireless-capable laptop computer for use in computer labs in various courses and to take advantage of the wireless internet network at the TICR Program's facility at the China Basin Landing Building. The statistical software package Stata (Stata Corporation, College Station, Texas) is used in the program. The TICR Program has arranged for a sizeable discount for UCSF-affiliated personnel via the Stata GradPlan program.
To apply to the credit-bearing ATCR Certificate program you must complete the online UCSF Graduate Division application below, including payment of a $80 non-refundable processing fee by May 14, 2012. The Graduate Division application will be available beginning February 1, 2012.
In addition to the Graduate Division application, you must also complete the ATCR application. The ATCR application is available in a ready-to-use Microsoft Word format. To use this, click on the "Microsoft Word Format" button below. The word document should then appear in your browser. Next select "File > Save As" from the menu bar and save a local copy of the document to your computer. Make sure to save a copy of the file on your computer before attempting to use the file. If you are not able to access the application in the Microsoft Word format, please download the .pdf version of the application by clicking on the pdf button below. This can then be printed out and completed by typing where indicated.
Completed ATCR applications in MS Word format should be sent by email to Clair Dunne (cdunne@psg.ucsf.edu). A signed hard copy of the application should also be sent to: Clair Dunne International Applicants: The ATCR program welcomes applications from international scholars who meet the prerequisites, but the program does not provide any financial aid or other support to international scholars. Prior to submitting an application, an international scholar should have established a relationship with a UCSF research mentor and academic department that agrees to host the scholar during the year of the program. Typically the research mentor and host academic department will be in the area of the international scholar's clinical research. Once an international applicant has been accepted into the program, the host department is expected to work with UCSF’s International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) and the international scholar to obtain the appropriate visa. Once the scholar arrives in San Francisco, the host department is expected to provide research mentoring, space and other support that the international scholar may require. Note that the program begins on July 24, 2012 so travel arrangements should be made to arrive in San Francisco by July 23, 2012. Deadline: Applications for the credit-bearing ATCR
Certificate Program for 2012-2013 are due May 14,
2012. Notice of admission decisions will be made in early June.
All materials must be received by this date. If any portion of the application
is not received by this date, the application will be considered incomplete
and will not be further considered without petition, explanation, and
payment of $150 late fee. Additional late fees may apply for exceptionally late transactions. Cost: The fee for the credit-bearing ATCR Certificate Program in 2012-13 is $16,200. This includes the $12,124 ATCR program fee for UC-affiliated individuals (see below) plus UCSF student services fees of $4,076 in 2012-2013. The latter fees are required for all persons in credit-bearing certificate or degree programs. This includes fees for all four quarters (Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring). While the ATCR Program is primarily intended for individuals with positions at the University of California, San Francisco or Berkeley, a limited number of individuals from outside may be considered for the program if space permits. Fees are doubled for individuals outside UCSF/UCB. Fees do not include books, supplies, or software. Withdrawal after enrollment into the program will be subject to a $150 non-refundable fee. Fees for subsequent years are subject to change. Procedures for Tuition Payment for ATCR CB Health Insurance: Please note the student service fee included as part of the tuition for the ATCR credit-bearing program DOES NOT include student health insurance. If you do not have health insurance coverage, you will need to arrange and pay for this yourself. As a graduate student at UCSF, you are eligible for coverage through the Scholars and Researchers Health Plan. Please contact Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) directly at 476-1281. UC Affiliation: Concurrent enrollment in a UCSF/UCB-sponsored residency or postdoctoral fellowship program; or student at UCSF/UCB; or individuals who hold full-time salaried UCSF/UCB faculty or academic positions. Individuals will be asked to provide proof of UCSF/UCB status. Late payments: Please note that when you are accepted to the ATCR program, you will receive a payment form with a deadline for fee payment. If you miss this deadline, we reserve the right to charge you a late fee of $150. This is in addition to the fee that may be charged by the Office of Admission and Registrar. Scholars are also strongly encouraged to own a wireless-capable laptop computer for use in computer labs in various courses and to take advantage of the wireless internet network at the TICR Program's facility at the China Basin Landing Building. The statistical software package Stata (Stata Corporation, College Station, Texas) is used in the program. The TICR Program has arranged for a sizeable discount for UCSF-affiliated personnel via the Stata GradPlan program. |
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