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Overview
The One-Year Training in Clinical Research (TICR) Workshop is intended for individuals who wish to learn the basic methods and conduct of clinical research and may not have time to complete additional electives in a formal degree-granting program, or who do not need a formal degree. Participation in this workshop will be virtual and does not require in-person attendance. Students may choose to complete the coursework at their own pace.This workshop includes courses that are the starting point for all clinical research training and core requirements at UCSF. The objectives are to:Learn the methods required to perform both observational and...
The One-Year Training in Clinical Research (TICR) Workshop is intended for individuals who wish to learn the basic methods and conduct of clinical research and may not have time to complete additional electives in a formal degree-granting program, or who do not need a formal degree. Participation in this workshop will be virtual and does not require in-person attendance. Students may choose to complete the coursework at their own pace.
This workshop includes courses that are the starting point for all clinical research training and core requirements at UCSF. The objectives are to:
- Learn the methods required to perform both observational and experimental clinical research;
- Plan and implement one or more clinical research projects; and
- Analyze, interpret, and present clinical research data.
Individuals interested in our formal degree programs can view the Certificate in Advanced Training in Clinical Research or the Master's in Clinical and Epidemiological Research.
Individuals interested in a shorter (7 weeks) introduction to clinical research can view the Summer Clinical Research Workshop.
Workshop Details
Admissions
Applications are open through July 10, 2026.
Workshop
The program begins July 13, 2026, and ends June 4, 2027.
- Summer Quarter: July 13 - August 29, 2026
- Fall Quarter: September 10 - December 18, 2026
- Winter Quarter: January 4 - March 19, 2027
- Spring Quarter: March 29 - June 4, 2027
Summer Quarter
The typical student is someone who prefers maximal flexibility in scheduling and attendance and is not seeking formal degrees in clinical research. This may include:
- clinical research coordinators;
- post-baccalaureate students interested in pursuing professional careers in the health sciences or research;
- medical students, residents and fellows (faculty or staff); and
- employees in industry or occupations that require clinical research skills.
The fees for this workshop are as follows:
- UC-Affiliated: $21,500
- Non-UC Affiliated: $25,800
UC-Affiliated: Concurrent enrollment in a UC–sponsored program recognized by the Office of Graduate Medical Education; being a registered student in one of the professional schools or graduate programs at UC; or holding a full-time salaried UC faculty, academic or staff position. Individuals will be asked to provide proof of UC-affiliation.
Fees do not include books, supplies or software.
Students are welcome to take additional TICR courses (excluding Implementation Sciences courses) not listed in the workshop core curriculum. A 50% discount will be applied to the cost of any additional courses taken beyond the workshop core curriculum.
Refund policy: The TICR Program will provide a full refund minus a $75 withdrawal fee if we receive a notice of withdrawals from the One-Year Training in Clinical Research Workshop by July 30, 2026. Send notice of withdrawal to: [email protected]. To be eligible for a refund in a given quarter, notices of withdrawals must be received by the end of the 2nd week of Fall, Winter or Spring classes otherwise students forfeit the current quarter fees.
Please fill out the application by July 10, 2026. We also encourage all applicants to read the How to Pay instructions before applying.
If, after reviewing this page, you have questions, please contact Clair Dunne, Program Coordinator, at [email protected].
Admissions
Applications are open through July 10, 2026.
Workshop
The program begins July 13, 2026, and ends June 4, 2027.
- Summer Quarter: July 13 - August 29, 2026
- Fall Quarter: September 10 - December 18, 2026
- Winter Quarter: January 4 - March 19, 2027
- Spring Quarter: March 29 - June 4, 2027
Summer Quarter
The typical student is someone who prefers maximal flexibility in scheduling and attendance and is not seeking formal degrees in clinical research. This may include:
- clinical research coordinators;
- post-baccalaureate students interested in pursuing professional careers in the health sciences or research;
- medical students, residents and fellows (faculty or staff); and
- employees in industry or occupations that require clinical research skills.
The fees for this workshop are as follows:
- UC-Affiliated: $21,500
- Non-UC Affiliated: $25,800
UC-Affiliated: Concurrent enrollment in a UC–sponsored program recognized by the Office of Graduate Medical Education; being a registered student in one of the professional schools or graduate programs at UC; or holding a full-time salaried UC faculty, academic or staff position. Individuals will be asked to provide proof of UC-affiliation.
Fees do not include books, supplies or software.
Students are welcome to take additional TICR courses (excluding Implementation Sciences courses) not listed in the workshop core curriculum. A 50% discount will be applied to the cost of any additional courses taken beyond the workshop core curriculum.
Refund policy: The TICR Program will provide a full refund minus a $75 withdrawal fee if we receive a notice of withdrawals from the One-Year Training in Clinical Research Workshop by July 30, 2026. Send notice of withdrawal to: [email protected]. To be eligible for a refund in a given quarter, notices of withdrawals must be received by the end of the 2nd week of Fall, Winter or Spring classes otherwise students forfeit the current quarter fees.
Please fill out the application by July 10, 2026. We also encourage all applicants to read the How to Pay instructions before applying.
If, after reviewing this page, you have questions, please contact Clair Dunne, Program Coordinator, at [email protected].
Watch our latest info session!
Clinical Research Workshop Info Session
"The UCSF TICR program has given me the skills and confidence to go from being an active research team member to leading clinical research projects. Because of my training through TICR, I am confident in my research skills and methods and am adding meaningful contributions to my field, not just in publishing papers."
— Elizabeth Lancaster, MD, MAS
Fellow, Department of Surgery, UCSF
Frequently Asked Questions
The online workshop includes most of the Summer Workshop courses and also includes core courses in the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters that are part of our certificate program.
Unlike the ATCR Certificate program, the online workshop does not give students a formal UCSF certificate. Students in the online workshop are not formally considered UCSF graduate students. Otherwise, students in the online workshop and ATCR Certificate program will be exposed to the same core courses.
In addition, students in the online workshop are not required to attend in-person seminars or to complete any in-person coursework.
Yes. We will discount the cost of the online workshop for the fees you have already paid for the Summer Clinical Research Workshop.
If you are enrolled in the online workshop, you can take additional elective courses that are not offered as part of the workshop package at a 50% discount. Please enroll in the electives using the quarterly enrollment process on the DEB Education Enrollment page.