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As one of the only universities in the world with an accredited, all-online PhD in Clinical Research, University of Jamestown helps you advance in the field of your choice—without having to pause your career. In this program, you will master the skills necessary to conduct clinical trials, analyze research, and ensure the safety and efficacy of products, medication and information provided to the global society.

Earning your terminal degree in a broadly applicable program like Clinical Research means you can apply your knowledge to a range of disciplines, including government, higher education, healthcare, private industry, and beyond. You will not only learn how to critically analyze the literature and interpret evidence, but to design your own rigorous and ethical research projects—all while creating a repeatable and sophisticated methodology appropriate for dissemination at the national level.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide students with rigorous academic preparation which produces independent investigators who can conceptualize research inquiry that positively impacts the University, community and global society. Students will gain the expertise needed to perform ethical data collection and analysis across a variety of disciplines and modalities. 

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Application Information

Between September 7 and July 31 of a calendar year, applicants can use the Allied Health Common Application System (AHCAS) to submit their application to the University of Jamestown Ph.D. in Clinical Research program. The requirements for admission are:

• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Selection of elective focus area
• Recommendations (optional)

Program Costs

48 Credits Total

*estimated costs based on student surveys

Requirements

Required core courses, thesis credits, leadership track courses, health professions education track courses, biomechanics and movement science track courses, health services research track courses, plan of study.

Students who successfully complete a PhD in Clinical Research at the University of Jamestown will:

• Demonstrate profound knowledge of the disciplines inherent to performing ethically based and rigorous clinical research.
• Disseminate dissertation research that will achieve acceptance for dissemination at local and national level conferences and through peer reviewed journals.
• Apply local and federal guidelines that ensure safety and efficacy of products, medication and information provided to the global society.
• Appraise evidence in their respective fields.
• Define the value of data provided in evidence publications and presentations based on their extensive knowledge of research methodology and data analysis.
• Explain the importance of racial, ethnic, gender, age, socioeconomic and educational diversity in data collection, analysis, and research to produce results that are generalizable to the global community.
• Participate in their professional associations as evidenced by active membership and participation in local or national conferences or other forms of dissemination prior to graduation.
•   Evaluate technology available for data collection and analysis, including survey instruments and statistical software.

Academic Advisory Board: Clinical Research

Meet the people behind the program..

The PhD in Clinical Research program is guided by an accomplished advisory board. This board is made up of established academics, clinicians, and experts from across the United States. They are responsible for reviewing curriculum, assisting with program outcomes, and providing research expertise to support students.

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Kerstin Leuther, PHD

Assistant Professor

Clinical Research

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Kerstin K. (Kiki) Leuther, PhD is a 1988 graduate of the University of Jamestown. Dr. Leuther received her PhD in genetics and development from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Her postdoctoral work at Stanford University focused on studying the biochemistry and structures of eukaryotic transcription complexes. Dr. Leuther has broad scientific expertise and a strong background in strategic and operational leadership, with a focus on clinical research, R&D operations, investigational drug and medical device development, project and alliance management, and business development. As a PhD scientist with over 20 years of experience designing, developing, and executing quantitative and qualitative clinical research, her mission is to enable clinical research that advances compassionate, innovative care, and to help develop clinical research leaders who are engaged and inspired to advance healthcare through evidence-based practices.

CLINICAL RESEARCH: Research Guide

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Contains different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. It includes the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the CENTRAL register of controlled trials. The Cochrane Reviews are systematic reviews and meta-analyses that summarize and interpret the results of medical research. 

Citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. PubMed citations and abstracts include the fields of biomedicine and health, covering portions of the life sciences, behavioral sciences, chemical sciences, and bioengineering. Use this link for easy access to UJ subscriptions from PubMed search results.

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