PHD in Clinical Resarch
PHD in Clinical Resarch
PHD in Clinical Resarch
PREFACE
Texila American University, college of Medical and Allied Health Sciences welcomes the prospective candidates for the Ph.D Programme in Clinical & Translational Research. This hand book provides information to the Indian Nationals on the rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the award of PhD degree in Clinical and Translational Research. The material containing in the hand book is subject to periodical review at least once in a year and the changes if any will be updated and posted on the University website.
ABOUT TEXILA AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Texila American University (TAU) is located in Guyana, the only English speaking country in South America. TAU offers Health Science programs with a high level of professionalism, exactness and problem solving skills, upon which the foundations of specialist training and an independent medical practice can be built, which facilitates further education and development of their knowledge throughout their life. The curriculum at the TAU is structured after the best U.S. medical schools. The academic program is both accelerated and rigorous, with a focus on preparing students for licensure in the United States, Caribbean and India. TAU offers full-time programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy and other Allied Health Science programs including Clinical Research. TAU offers National Accreditation Commission (NAC) registered Programs with more number of practical and lab based education system. Class room learning is complemented by online learning support with the most Modern Learning management systems with access to thousands of hours of digital learning contents , open course ware materials and virtual labs. Realizing the importance and significance of Clinical Research in the process of discovering and introducing new drugs and regimens in the treatment and management of diseases. TAU has taken an initiative to offer training programs in Clinical and Translational Research from Certificate to Doctoral (Ph.D.) level, giving this new and exciting field a much deserving impetus and status at global level. TAU operates on a system in which classes begin in January, May and September.
UN GLOBAL:
Texila American University has been added to register of participants in United Nations Global Compact program.
IMED
TAU is listed in the International Medical Education Directory (IMED). This is an accurate and up-to-date compilation of international medical schools recognized by the appropriate government agency in the medical school's respective country. Recognition by the ECFMG depends directly on whether or not the school is listed in this directory.
IADR
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR), headquartered in Alexandria, Va., is a non-profit organization with more than 11,000 members worldwide. Its mission is: (1) to advance research and increase knowledge for the improvement of oral health worldwide; (2) to support and represent the oral health research community; and (3) to facilitate the communication and application of research findings.
GAME
Global Alliance for Medical Education (GAME) is dedicated to the advancement of innovation in medical education throughout the world.
AMEE
AMEE is an International Association For Medical Education delivers courses on teaching, assessment and research skills for teachers in medicine and the healthcare professions.
NAC
TAU is recognised by the Department of Education Via registration with the National Accrediation Council of Guyana.
SwAPP
Our Clinical research program has received accreditation from Swiss Association of Pharmaceutical Professionals
IADL
TAU is approved Member with International Association for Distance Learning, United Kingdom.
Any graduate or Post graduate in MBBS/ Pharma/ Clinical Research/ Life Sciences + PG Diploma in Clinical Research/ Clinical Data Management/ Pharmacovigilance
Min. of 3 Years of experience in Clinical Research/ Clinical Data Management/ Pharmacovigilance & allied Sciences
Working professionals in Clinical Research Industry with out Masters/PG Diploma in Clinical Research need to undertake start up course for 15 credits conducted by Texila American University
2.3.Admission Requirements
1. Attested copies of Certificates and Transcripts from high School to the last highest qualification in 2. Record of any previous research experience. 3. Personal statement or Statement of Purpose, giving details of how the program of study will help in enhancing their ability and reach career goals and finally contribute to the betterment of medical and a health care systems. 4. Letters of Recommendation from the Head of the Department or Research guide and two faculty members from the last college / center of study. duplicate.
3.2 Thesis
A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for a degree or professional qualification presenting the candidate's research work and findings.
Assess the student's understanding of the major areas of the curriculum in the student's specific content area that is reflected by the student's Course work and advanced electives.
Assess the student's ability to apply that knowledge to answer specific research questions in clinical and translational science.
Three faculty members, including two members of the TAU faculty, and one member from outside the Texila University
The doctoral committee will review and approve the research proposal submitted by the candidate under the advice of his/her Mentor.
If the research proposed in the overview or prospectus involves human subjects, the proposed research must be approved by the University Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Aims o f the project Literature from which the project is an outgrowth Significance and contribution of the project to the research area; methods, analysis, and results; and implications of the research findings.
The final oral examination in defense o f the doctoral thesis is conducted by the Student's doctoral committee and can be attended by:
Any member of the Graduate Faculty o f the University may attend and Participate in the examination. Other qualified individuals may be invited by the committee to participate in the examination. Only members of the dissertation committee may vote on the passing o f the candidate. 1. A Report of this examination, signed by all the members of the Doctoral Committee, must be sent to the
Dean of the College of Medical and Allied Health Sciences in a Sealed Cover. 2. If the decision of the committee is not unanimous, the case is referred to the Dean for resolution.
6. Award of Degree
The Candidate has to do three publications in any of the reputed journals before the course completion. Based on the reports and recommendations o f the Doctoral Committee, the University shall award the Ph .D Degree to the candidate. The Ph .D degree will be awarded in the field o f Clinical and Translational Research and shall be designated as a Doctor of Philosophy. A degree under the seal o f the University and signed by the President will be given to each successful candidate at the next convocation held for conferring degree.
TABLE SHOWING CREDIT LOAD, ELIGIBILITY AND DURATION FOR PH.D COURSES IN CLINICAL RESEARCH
S. No
Eligibility
Any graduate/ Post graduates in Life Sciences + PG Diploma in Clinical Re-
Trimesters
Months
Credits
search/Clinical
Data
Management/
06
30
* Note: Students with out M.Sc. /PG Diploma In Clinical Research/ CDM/PV need to under take a start up course for 15 credits (min 6 months duration) conducted by the university
Computer methods Clinical research Methods Measurement In Clinical Research Introduction To Translational Research TRIMESTER- I Seminar Journal Club Principles & practices in Palliative care Principle Topics in Medical Informatics TRIMESTER- II Special Issues in Clinical Trials in Older Patients Behavior & Community Health Sciences Seminar Journal Club Introduction to Systemic Reviews & Meta Analysis Pharmaceutical Biotechnology TRIMESTER- III Statistical Methods & Issues in Clinical Trials Seminar Journal Club TOTAL CREDITS TRIMESTER- IV, V, VI THESIS
PH001 PH002 PH003 PH004 PH005 PH006 PH007 PH008 PH009 PH010 PH011 PH012 PH013 PH014 PH015 PH016 PH010
1 3 2 2 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 1 3 2 3 1 1 30
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