> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program.md).

# Clinical Research Education Program

The Clinical Research Education Program includes the PhD in Clinical Research (PhDCR), MS in Clinical Research (MSCR), Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP), and the dual [MD-MSCR](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/md-mscr-portal-program) Program (PORTAL).  Students can find the following information in this section. 

* [Program Information](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/program-information.md)
* [Program Competencies](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/program-competencies.md)
* [Program Requirements](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/program-requirements.md)
  * [Curricular Requirements](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/program-requirements/curricular-requirements.md)
  * [Requirements to Graduate](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/program-requirements/graduation-requirements.md)
  * [Standards for Maintaining Satisfactory Progress](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/program-requirements/standards-for-maintaining-satisfactory-progress.md)
* [Curriculum](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/curriculum.md)
  * [CRTP and MSCR Curriculum](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/curriculum/crtp-and-mscr-curriculum.md)
  * [PhDCR Curriculum](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/curriculum/phdcr-curriculum.md)
  * [Requirements for Coursework on Responsible Conduct in Research](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/curriculum/requirements-for-coursework-on-responsible-conduct-in-research-rcr.md)
  * [Independent Study](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/curriculum/independent-study.md)
  * [Electives Offered in Other Programs or at Other Institutions.](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/curriculum/electives-offered-in-other-programs-or-at-other-institutions.md)
* [Advising](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/advising.md)
  * [Faculty Advisors](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/advising/faculty-advisors.md)
  * [Near-Peer Mentoring Program](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/advising/near-peer-mentoring-program.md)
  * [Thesis Research Mentors](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/advising/thesis-research-mentors-mscr.md)
  * [Dissertation Research Mentors](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/advising/dissertation-research-mentors-phdcr.md)
  * [Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/advising/multidisciplinary-advisory-committee-mac.md)
* [Master's Thesis](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/masters-thesis.md)
  * [Registration, Mentor Selection, and Thesis Proposal](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/masters-thesis/registration-mentor-selection-and-thesis-proposal.md)
  * [Master's Thesis First and Final Drafts](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/masters-thesis/masters-thesis-first-and-final-drafts.md)
  * [Timelines for the Master's Thesis and Forms](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/masters-thesis/timelines-for-the-masters-thesis-and-forms.md)
  * [Student Checkout Requirements](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/masters-thesis/student-checkout-requirements.md)
* [Doctoral Dissertation](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/doctoral-dissertation-phdcr.md)
  * [Written Dissertation Research Proposal](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/doctoral-dissertation-phdcr/written-dissertation-research-proposal.md)
  * [Oral Presentation of Dissertation Research Proposal](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/doctoral-dissertation-phdcr/oral-presentation-of-dissertation-research-proposal.md)
  * [Admission to Candidacy](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/doctoral-dissertation-phdcr/admission-to-candidacy.md)
  * [Written Dissertation, Defense, and Deposit](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/doctoral-dissertation-phdcr/written-dissertation-defense-and-deposit.md)
  * [PhDCR Timeline and Required Forms](/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-3-1/clinical-research-education-program/doctoral-dissertation-phdcr/phdcr-timeline-and-required-forms.md)