For Faculty & Fellows
Education & Training for Faculty and Fellows
OCTRI supports faculty and fellows who are interested in establishing and enhancing their career in clinical and translational research. The following list of resources includes academic educational opportunities, seminars and workshops, and career development funding opportunities directly supported by OCTRI.
- The Human Investigations Program: Academic Courses in Clinical Research
- OCTRI KL2 Program
- HIP Buffet Seminar Series
- OCTRI Scholars Program
- Design Studio
- Mentoring Program
- Clinical Research Coordinator Training Workshop
- Statistical Education & Training
The Human Investigations Program (HIP): Academic Courses in Clinical Research
The Human Investigations Program (HIP) offers an integrated clinical and translational education curriculum sponsored by OCTRI. The program aims to meet the needs of clinicians and scientists who are interested in exploring research in their areas of focus. The program was designed around the very practical skills and knowledge necessary to successfully conduct clinical and translational research.HIP is open to faculty, clinical and postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students. View detailed eligibility requirements or read more about the three ways to participate in the HIP program.
OCTRI KL2 Program
The OCTRI KL2 Program provides protected clinical and translational research training for either clinical or research faculty. Trainees will participate in a formal training program that includes master’s level didactic education, intensive research experience with incorporation into an interdisciplinary research team, multidisciplinary mentoring, and a broad-based experiential component.
Learn more about the KL2 program.
HIP Buffet Seminar Series
The HIP Buffet Seminar Series offers twice monthly, noon-time seminars that highlight practical topics of interest to clinical and translational researchers, such as faculty development, grant funding opportunities, and research resources.
OCTRI Scholars Program
The Scholars Program supports early-career faculty in their efforts to obtain independent research funding. Anyone at OHSU or the VA who is applying for or who has a current career development award (e.g. NIH K awards, VA CDA) is eligible to participate. The program promotes awareness of opportunities for mentored awards and assists faculty in developing strong grant applications.
Learn more about the Scholars Program.
Design Studio
Design Studios are set up to maximize the success of OHSU's early-career investigators by giving them feedback as they prepare grant proposals. OCTRI invites members of the senior OHSU research community plus interested partners to listen to a short presentation, ask questions, and provide feedback. If you or a member of your research group or department is planning to submit one of these proposals, consider taking advantage of an OCTRI Design Studio.
Learn more about OCTRI Design Studio
Mentoring Program
OHSU School of Medicine has paired up with OCTRI to offer some exciting new resources and learning opportunities for OHSU faculty who seek more information about mentoring and being mentored. The Mentoring Program is led by a team of faculty who have expertise in academic career development.Learn more about the Mentoring Program.
Clinical Research Coordinator Training Workshop
This two-day workshop is designed to provide a basic framework of the role and responsibilities of the research coordinator, the regulatory and policy requirements for appropriate conduct of clinical research at OHSU, and tools to assist coordinators to successfully perform their role. This workshop is open to all OHSU employees.
Statistical Education & Training
Workshops & Training Sessions Offered by OCTRI
OCTRI's Biostatistics & Design Program can offer workshops and training sessions on a variety of statistical topics. The program faculty and staff have experience presenting at certain OHSU centers and departments, and anyone can request a workshop or training session.
Learn more about Statistical Workshops & Training.
Academic Courses and Programs at OHSU
In addition to the Human Investigations Program, OHSU offers academic courses in biostatistics.
- Biostatistics Program in the School of Public Health & Preventative Medicine
The Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics Program provides basic and intermediate graduate level biostatistics training for a diverse range of students in the health sciences. See the courses in the Biostatistics Certificate Program.
- Oregon MPH Program Epidemiology & Biostatistics Track
The epidemiology and biostatistics track trains health professionals in the population perspective toward health care and disease prevention.
