The Medical College of Wisconsin has a tradition of excellence in research. In keeping with this tradition and to address the need for expanding medical knowledge, Michael Dunn, Dean of the Medical College has identified the training of new clinical investigators as a priority. The Clinical Research Scholars Program was developed to address this goal.
With funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Clinical Research Scholars Program is designed to facilitate the development of clinical research skills among junior faculty who are committed to pursuing an academic career as researchers. In this program, potential candidates are nominated by departmental chairs and appointed by the Dean of the Medical College, based on the recommendations of a selection committee.