Training and Education

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Whether you’re a faculty member, fellow, student, study coordinator, mentor or mentee, OCTRI offers a wealth of educational and training opportunities to hone your expertise in clinical and translational research.

BUILD EXITO

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Based at Portland State University, this undergraduate research program supports students on their pathway to become scientific researchers.

Learn about one EXITO graduate's success on the OHSU Week podcast series. Listen now.

Are you an MD, DMD, PhD, PharmD, or DNP student who wants to expand your experience with clinical and translational research? Check out these opportunities from OCTRI.

Oregon Students Learn and Explore Research (OSLER) TL1 Program

Research experience and mentorship through stipend-funded training. Learn more on the TL1 Program web page.

Human Investigations Program (HIP)

An integrated, academic curriculum in clinical and translational education, featuring a Master of Clinical Research degree, Certificate in Human Investigations, and individual courses. Review options on the HIP web page.

Physician-Scientist Experience

The Physician-Scientist Experience provides OHSU medical students with the opportunity to explore translational medicine as a career choice in a 5-month or year-out mentored research experience. Visit the Physician-Scientist Experience web page.

OCTRI Research Forum

Seminar series highlighting practical topics of interest to clinical and translational researchers. Find upcoming seminars on the OCTRI Research Forum web page.

OCTRI supports faculty and fellows in establishing and enhancing their careers in clinical and translational research. Explore below for academic educational opportunities, seminars, workshops, and career development funding opportunities.

Human Investigations Program

An integrated, academic curriculum in clinical and translational education, featuring a Master of Clinical Research degree, Certificate in Human Investigations, and individual courses. Review options on the HIP web page.

OCTRI KL2 Program

A two-year career development award for early-career faculty pursuing translational science. Visit the KL2 Program web page.

OSLER TL1 Program

Research experience and mentorship through stipend-funded training. Learn more on the TL1 Program web page.

OCTRI Scholars Program

Resources for promising early-career faculty applying for a mentored career development award or their first independent research grant. Review resources on the OCTRI Scholars web page.

OCTRI Research Forum

Seminar series highlighting practical topics of interest to clinical and translational researchers. Find upcoming seminars on the OCTRI Research Forum web page.

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training

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An interactive and practical 8-hour seminar  which meets the NIH requirements for K awards or T awards. 

Course Schedule
Check back for the 2025 schedule.
**Participants must attend all 4 sessions.

In person, on-demand, and live online training

OCTRI provides in person, on-demand, and live online training for clinical research staff. Review your options on the Training and Education for Clinical Research Staff web page.

Clinical Research Coordinator Coffee Chats

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We meet every third Tuesday at noon via WebEx. Share your experiences and connect with fellow coordinators. 

If you are interested in facilitating one of these discussions or have a suggestion for a topic, please email Kitt Swartz.

Find details on the O2 calendar

Mentoring Program

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OCTRI and the School of Medicine have partnered on a multi-year initiative to enhance faculty vitality by providing events and resources to support the ongoing professional development of our faculty. Explore the Mentoring Program website for tools to enhance our mentoring experience. 

Visit the University of Wisconsin Institute for Clinical and Translational Research website for training curricula to further develop your skills.

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OCTRI strives to cultivate innovation in research.  Whether you have a burgeoning idea or a proof of concept that is ready for design, OCTRI has education opportunities to meet your needs.

Review opportunities on the Innovation and Entrepreneurship web page.

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Contact an OCTRI Navigator to connect with research resources

503-418-9790
octri@ohsu.edu

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Connect with other coordinators!

Every third Tuesday at noon via WebEx.

Find details on the O2 calendar

Questions? Email Kitt Swartz.