Research Certificate Program | Medical College of Wisconsin

In collaboration with Froedtert & MCW Pharmacy Department, the School of Pharmacy has developed a research certificate program designed to provide participants with the foundation to conduct research projects and support those interested in pursuing a career with continued scholarly efforts. The Program is designed to enhance research quality and collaboration amongst Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) School of Pharmacy, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin (Froedtert & MCW), Children’s Wisconsin, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy, and other greater Milwaukee partners.

Session Topics

Developing a Research Question and Specific Aims
Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Institutional Research Resources
Introduction to Citation Managers and Practice Workshop
Study Design 101
Meta analysis and scoping reviews
Statistics 101

Applied Statistics
Preparing and Delivering a Research Abstract
Data Management
Applied Statistics – Workshop
Manuscript Preparation
Open Access Publishing

Program Requirements

Attendance at 100% of Research Development Series sessions
Active participation in the Research Development Series sessions, whether joining live or virtual
Completion of a brief quiz after each session [Required - Due 30 days after each session]
Program evaluation and feedback [Required – Due 30 days after each session]
Abstract Submission [Required - Due 4/1 of every year]
Poster or oral presentation at a national-, regional-, or state-level meeting [Required - Due 6/1st of every year
Poster presentation at the MCW School of Pharmacy Research & Scholarship Forum in early Spring [Required]
Preparation of a manuscript suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal [Optional]

Syllabus

The syllabus includes program goals and objectives, requirements and logistics information.

View the Syllabus (PDF)

Enrollment

Enrollment is open in March – July.
Commitment to the program is required by early July.

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MCW Annual Research and Scholarship Forum

The MCW Research & Scholarship Forum is held annually in the Spring of every academic year and garners over 250 attendees. The Forum allows pharmacy and affiliated faculty, staff, students, residents, fellows, pharmacists, preceptors and associated healthcare providers an opportunity to display and discuss their posters with interested attendees. Top abstracts are selected for a 10-minute presentation. Designation is based on 1st author placement.