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Jennifer M McBride¹, S Beth Bierer

¹Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA. mcbridj@ccf.org

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This Molecular Medicine PhD program integrates medical knowledge into graduate training. It aims to prepare scientists for clinical research by combining basic science with practical application.

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Medical Education
Translational Science

Background:

Growing demand for interdisciplinary graduate programs linking research to clinical settings.
Existing programs are insufficient to meet the demand for translational scientists.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a novel Molecular Medicine PhD curriculum.
To incorporate medical knowledge into graduate training for clinical application.

Main Methods:

Curriculum development by Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Case Western Reserve University.
Core curriculum includes Human Physiology and Disease, basic science courses, clinical research principles, lab techniques, and research rotations.
Second year includes dissertation research, qualifying exams, and a tailored Clinical Experience course.

Main Results:

The program integrates foundational anatomy, physiology, and disease with advanced basic sciences.
Emphasis on clinical and translational research principles and practical laboratory techniques.
Students gain experience through research rotations and a dedicated Clinical Experience course.

Conclusions:

This interdisciplinary program addresses the need for scientists bridging basic science and clinical practice.
It provides a framework for anatomical sciences faculty to guide students in relating basic science to human health.
The curriculum aims to enhance the pipeline of translational scientists.