Master of Science in Clinical Research

Training the next generation of leaders in evidence-based medicine

The field of clinical research is evolving at an unprecedented rate, driven by advances in gene therapy and genetics, new guidelines around care, and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in research. Evidence-based medicine aims to translate the latest scientific findings into clinical practice.

AI applications can expedite this process by helping clinicians to synthesize and leverage the best available evidence from multiple sources to make informed decisions and recommendations—from evaluating whether to add a new treatment option to a hospital’s formulary to conducting drug safety and efficacy assessments.

Harvard Medical School’s new Master of Science in Clinical Research program is designed for applicants who have completed a medical degree and aspire to become leaders in evidence-based medicine (EBM), including medical fellows or residents, junior faculty members, nurses, social workers, and other health care professionals. Current medical school students will be considered.

Who Should Apply

Ideal candidates include:

Medical school graduates or those graduating from dental school, pharmacy school, or nursing school who are interested in career advancement
Medical residents interested in applying for research fellowships
Clinical and research fellows interested in developing skills in evidence-based medicine
Junior faculty interested in developing careers focused on evidence-based practice in health care
Other postgraduate trainees or early-career clinicians with an interest in clinical research

Program Highlights

A capstone project on a topic of your choice with the guidance of a dedicated Harvard Medical School advisor
Courses focused on epidemiology, biostatistics, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, decision science, guideline development, mixed methods research, and applied omics science to help you evaluate evidence and make recommendations on new therapies and guidelines
A comprehensive curriculum that includes the fundamentals of evidence-based medicine taught in a flipped classroom model

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"Our graduates are equipped to make clinical decisions grounded in the best available evidence, driving improved patient outcomes, and elevating health care quality. This program uniquely positions them to lead transformative change in the health care landscape."

Lourdes Perez-Chada, MD, MMSc
Lead Program Director, Harvard Medical School

Address: 4 Blackfan Circle, Boston, MA 02115.
Email: smcr@hms.harvard.edu