A successful pharmaceutical outcomes and policy researcher must have the ability to independently assess the literature in order to identify a clinically relevant research question, design a study that will address the question and analyze and present the results appropriately to the scientific community. This course will provide an introduction to the conduct of pharmaceutical outcomes and policy research through in-depth didactic and practical instruction on the development, design, and presentation of relevant research study. The course will have two components.

Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy journal club is a weekly meeting scheduled for scholarly discussion and presentation of journal articles and relevant topics (new methodologies, current pharmaceutical policy drugs issues, etc.) pertaining to the fields of pharmaceutical policy and pharmaceutical outcomes.

A study of the pharmaceutical development process and its regulation, including a detailed examination of clinical research methodologies. Students will demonstrate their competence by developing a clinical trial protocol.

Residency credit for dissertation research after qualifying examination. A minimum of 2 semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment until dissertation is completed and defended. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.

Residency credit for dissertation research after qualifying examination. A minimum of 2 semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment until dissertation is completed and defended. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.

Residency credit for dissertation research after qualifying examination. A minimum of 2 semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment until dissertation is completed and defended. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.

Residency credit for dissertation research after qualifying examination. A minimum of 2 semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment until dissertation is completed and defended. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.

Residency credit for dissertation research after qualifying examination. A minimum of 2 semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment until dissertation is completed and defended. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.

Residency credit for dissertation research after qualifying examination. A minimum of 2 semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment until dissertation is completed and defended. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.

Residency credit for dissertation research after qualifying examination. A minimum of 2 semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment until dissertation is completed and defended. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.