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Only one application needs to be completed for all courses desired during the quarter.
Deadline:
03/27/2026
Format:
In-person
Term Offered:
Spring
Overview
Students learn to manage relationships with mentors and collaborators, time management, tips for manuscript submissions and the peer review process, tips for job applications, identifying funding opportunities and budgeting for grants, and leadership skills.
Course Details
Students learn to manage relationships with mentors and collaborators, time management, tips for manuscript submissions and the peer review process, tips for job applications, identifying funding opportunities and budgeting for grants, and leadership skills.
Upon Completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Learn how to manage relationships with mentors
- Receive tips and guidance on how to manage time
- Understand the peer review process
- Identify funding opportunities and budget for research projects
- Generate products related to professional advancement, including a CV or resume and an individual development plan.
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Course materials will be presented in biweekly in-person lectures at Mission Hall.
Lecture:
Tuesday, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM, March 31, April 14, 28, May 12, 26
All course materials and handouts will be posted on the course's online syllabus. The online syllabus is made available to enrolled students close to the start of the course.
This course is offered on a pass/fail basis only.
Only UCSF students (defined as individuals enrolled in UCSF degree or certificate programs) will receive academic credit for courses. Official transcripts are available to UCSF students only. A Certificate of Course Completion will be available upon request to individuals who are not UCSF students and who satisfactorily pass all course requirements.
Upon Completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Learn how to manage relationships with mentors
- Receive tips and guidance on how to manage time
- Understand the peer review process
- Identify funding opportunities and budget for research projects
- Generate products related to professional advancement, including a CV or resume and an individual development plan.
None
Course materials will be presented in biweekly in-person lectures at Mission Hall.
Lecture:
Tuesday, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM, March 31, April 14, 28, May 12, 26
All course materials and handouts will be posted on the course's online syllabus. The online syllabus is made available to enrolled students close to the start of the course.
This course is offered on a pass/fail basis only.
Only UCSF students (defined as individuals enrolled in UCSF degree or certificate programs) will receive academic credit for courses. Official transcripts are available to UCSF students only. A Certificate of Course Completion will be available upon request to individuals who are not UCSF students and who satisfactorily pass all course requirements.
Meet the Faculty
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Alexis Beatty, MD, MAS
Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
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How to Enroll
This course is restricted to those enrolled in the Advanced Training in Clinical Research Certificate Program (ATCR) and the Master's in Clinical Research Degree Program. A limited number of spaces are available to non-TICR students. Please complete the course application form to indicate interest in participation. Below you’ll find details on course fees, how to apply and pay, and the full course schedule. Be sure you understand the payment process before applying.
And remember: you only need to submit one application for all the courses you want to take per quarter.
Health Data Science/Clinical Research (ATCR/MS) and PhD students: Please use the Student Portal to add the course to your study list.
- Course Fees (2025-2026)
- How to pay (please read before applying)
- Apply by March 27, 2026
Only one application needs to be completed for all courses desired during the quarter.
Only one application needs to be completed for all courses desired during the quarter.