Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research

Department Chair: David C. Page, PhD
Program Director: Steven C. Grambow, PhD
Co-Directors: Karen M. Goldstein, MD, MSPH; Jamie L. Todd, MD, MHSc; Jesse D. Troy, PhD; and Kevin P. Weinfurt, PhD
Senior Program Coordinator: Gail D. Ladd

Website: biostat.duke.edu/education-and-training/clinical-research-training-program

This Duke University School of Medicine program provides formal academic training in the quantitative and methodological principles of clinical research. Administered by the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, the Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP) is a part-time program designed for health professionals and trainees who wish to advance their research skills while continuing their clinical or professional responsibilities. All courses are delivered online in a live, synchronous format. While class sessions are recorded and made available for later review, real-time attendance is required to support active engagement, discussion, and participation.

CRTP equips physicians, investigators, and healthcare professionals with the training needed to advance in today's clinical research environment. Admissions are structured by institutional affiliation.

Internal learners are applicants affiliated with Duke University, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), or another program-approved affiliated institution. These learners are typically clinicians or health science professionals. Applicants with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in a health science or related field from an accredited institution are encouraged to apply. Internal learners may apply for the Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) degree, the Certificate, or the nondegree option.

External learners are applicants who are not affiliated with Duke University, the NIH, or another program-approved affiliated institution. They must meet the same professional background criteria but are eligible only for the certificate or nondegree option. The MHSc degree is not available to external learners.

All learners must reside in the United States for the duration of their participation in the program. International learners who are not US citizens or nationals must submit appropriate documentation to Duke Visa Services before enrollment. This includes lawful permanent residents, conditional residents, and refugees. CRTP is a part-time program and cannot sponsor student visas; therefore, applicants must already hold a valid U.S. visa or immigration status that permits study at Duke University.

Summary of CRTP Program Options (2026–2027)