Clinical Research in Kidney Disease Training Program
Training Program Overview
Harold I. Feldman, MD, MSCE, as Director, and Lawrence Turka, MD, as Co-Director, manage this two- to three-year training program, which is designed for clinicians interested in academic careers in nephrology clinical research. The program consists of required courses in clinical epidemiology, research methodology, and biostatistics; a required course in renal epidemiology; elective courses in advanced methods for epidemiology and biostatistics; extensive independent readings and attendance at research seminars at the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CCEB) and the adult and pediatric programs in nephrology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; plus the completion of an independent research project. Most trainees matriculate in the Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology degree program.
Background and History
Training in renal epidemiology has been provided by the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CCEB) since 1992. This program, now managed collaboratively by the CCEB and the Renal Electrolyte and Hypertension Division of the Department of Medicine and with the participation of the Division of Nephrology of the Department of Pediatrics, has provided clinical research training in kidney diseases with funding from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases since 2000. Fellowships are available annually.
Research
The CCEB, the Renal Electrolyte and Hypertension Division of the Department of Medicine, and the Division of Nephrology of the Department of Pediatrics are the primary entities within Penn engaged in clinical epidemiology and research in kidney diseases. Superb resources are available.Training Program Curriculum
Key Faculty
Sixteen faculty serve as methodologic preceptors (mentors) for this training program.
Current and Prior Trainees
Twenty-six scientists have received training or are currently in training.
Application
Those interested in applying for this training program should fill out the Inquiry Form via the MSCE program website. If you have any specific questions regarding the MSCE program, please email the Epidemiology Application email at ceuapps@mail.med.upenn.edu.The Clinical Epidemiology Unit values diversity and seeks talented trainees from diverse backgrounds. The CEU does not discriminate on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran in the administration of its educational policies, programs or activities, admissions policies and procedures, and scholarship programs. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities and/or from disadvantages backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply to the CEU's educational programs
