Training and Education
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
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
An interactive and practical 8-hour seminar which meets the NIH requirements for K awards or T awards.
2023 Course Schedule
Fridays, 2-4 p.m. on each: 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, & 3/24
**Participants must attend all 4 sessions.
Note: The 2023 RCR training will be virtual. Please see NIH's guidance for online trainings (as of July 2020):
How will NIH support a recipient’s need to limit in-person meetings for the sole purpose of instruction/training due to COVID-19?
NIH will allow for special circumstances for trainings and instruction that typically require in-person attendance, such as training in the responsible conduct of research (NIH GPS 11.3.3.5). Training can be completed online during this declared public health emergency. Prior approval is not required in these specific cases.
Clinical Research Coordinator Training Workshop
This 4-part workshop provides a basic framework of the role and responsibilities of the research coordinator, regulatory requirements, and useful tools. Find upcoming sessions on the Training and Education for Clinical Research Staff web page.
Study Coordinator Training Series
This series provides in-depth education through lecture, examples, and exercises on clinical research coordinator activities. Find upcoming sessions on the Training and Education for Clinical Research Staff web page.
On-demand training
OCTRI provides on-demand training for clinical research staff. Review your options on the Training and Education for Clinical Research Staff 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.
Clinical Research Coordinator Coffee Chats
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.
Other Training Opportunities
Mentoring Program
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.
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.
Ready to discuss your needs?
Contact an OCTRI Navigator for project guidance and support.
Connect with other coordinators!
Every third Tuesday at noon via WebEx.
Find details on the O2 calendar
Questions? Email Kitt Swartz.