Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research (PGDCR)

(For US Medical School Students and IMGs Requiring F1 Student Visa Support)

12 Months Certification

Hands-on Research Experience

One-on-One
Research Mentorship

Distance Learning
OR
In-Person

F1 Student Visa Support
(if required)

 

Live Sessions (In-Person or Distance Learning)
+
Hands-on Research Experience
+
One-on-One Mentorship
+
Certification

(Duration: Full-time 12 Months and Part-time 24 Months)

$12,000

Highlights

Highlights
  • Exclusive: Research education, Analytical skill learning, Hands-on project experience, National conference presentations, Abstract and Manuscript publications, Research CV, Interview preparation, Certification, Research Mentorship, and Letter of Recommendation from a specialty-specific US-attending physician
  • Distance learning or In-person: 12-24 months of comprehensive clinical research experience
  • Ideal for US MD and DO students and IMGs requiring student visa support
  • Step-by-step, thorough guidance on projects’ formation and execution process
  • The course covers a full spectrum of basic and advanced research education and guidance on translating ideas and thoughts into viable research projects, including observational study, quality improvement (QI) study, systematic review & meta-analysis, literature review, survey study, and case report-series
  • Each month, you will be working on different types of projects, with the USA attending and instructors, and submit them to the appropriate Peer-reviewed national conferences (AHA, AMA, AAN, ANA, DDW, AASLD, SGIM, APA, EPA, USCAP, etc.) and PubMed/Google Scholar-indexed peer-reviewed journals (Major Publication Houses: Elsevier, Springer Nature, MDPI, BMJ, Wiley, SAGE, Cureus, etc.)
  • Learning opportunities for presenting and publishing your projects
  • 8-10 students (including residents and/or fellows) per group
  • Groups will be monitored and mentored by three mentors: Dr. Patel, a specialty-specific US-attending physician, and an onboard biostatistician
  • Research mentorship (Specialty-specific US-attending physician and Student pair-up)
  • Get closely evaluated by attending, while designing and executing projects and working as a “Remote research assistant”
  • Continue working with the team even after finishing the program to create long-term mentorship
  • Get every possible help from the attending in sharpening your research-related skills to tailor your residency or fellowship path to achieve the surest success
  • Opportunity to participate in the “Annual Research Day”
  • Certification of completion will  be provided upon successful completion of the training and presenting your work in the “Peer-reviewed national conference”
  • Letter of recommendation from a specialty-specific US-attending physician based on evaluation from research mentorship on hospital letterhead (Duration: 12 months)
  • To complete the program successfully, you should anticipate meeting the requirement of conducting research studies comprising an Observational study, a Systematic review +/- Meta-analysis, and a Literature review +/- Case report along with preparing for National conference abstract presentations for each of them
  • We will provide educational training, but for you to complete the program, you need to choose the specialty, topic, and mentors, and execute your work independently, as Research Update will not take responsibility for the publication or outcomes of results as a part of the publication process

Our Combo Plans

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research (Distance Leaning – Off Campus)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research (On Campus) + F1 Student Visa
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research (On Campus) + F1 Student Visa + Clinical Experience (Elective, Externships, or Observerships)

Collaboration

Research Update
Clinical Research Training Program
IFMGE
Hands-on Clinical Experience
(Electives, Externships, and Observerships)
+
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Education
Houston Healthcare Housing
On-Campus, Safe. and Most Affordable Housing
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