Welcome Letter
Thank you for your interest in the Master of Arts in Clinical Investigation Program (MACI) at Boston University School of Medicine.
We are excited about our program which has been in existence since 2001. The MACI program exists within the Boston University School of Medicine embedded within the South end of Boston. As an entity of BUSM, students are provided with opportunities and are exposed to resources that are part of the School of Medicine, the School of Publich Health, the Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston Medical Center, two VA Admininstrations, and BioSquare. All of this offers students endless opportunities for personal, academic and professional development.
The MACI program teaches students the scientific fundamentals of human research. Courses in our curriculum provide an in-depth look at all of the key elements in clinical investigation, including: trial design, trial management, biostatistics, ethical issues, and clinical research regulations. Other courses cover how basic science discoveries translate into clinical investigation and new therapies. The total course requirement is 32 credit hours: 18 hours are required curriculum; 14 hours are elective courses. Students will also complete a research “practicum”; a hands-on involvement in a clinical research project under a scientific mentor. The final requirement for the degree is to conduct clinical research, write, and present a research thesis.
Who is this program designed for? The MACI program is designed for anyone interested in a career in clinical research. This includes those with M.D. or Ph.D. degrees interested in becoming independent principal investigators, as well as those with bachelors or masters degrees who seek advancement in a research career in industry or academic settings.
Mission
Our mission is to provide students with a rigorous academic experience, and hands-on exposure to and practical experience in clinical research. MACI graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce as competently trained clinical research professionals.
We hope that the information you receive about our program encourages you to pursue your graduate degree in clinical investigation with us.
If you would like to visit our Campus, please contact Stacey Hess at sahess@bu.edu. We would be more than happy to meet with you.
Sincerely,
Susan S. Fish, PharmD, MPH
Director
Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Stacey A. Hess, MS
Assistant Director, MACI
