What general principles guide the CSP at Michigan?
• A carefully-organized yet flexible curriculum enables Scholars to master state-of -the-art research methods and then to apply those methods to their own research interests in any clinical discipline. • An expectation for a high level of scholarly productivity enhances both short-term and long-term success. • Didactic instruction is balanced with individualized instruction and project development. • All Scholars receive close mentorship with formal committee oversight. Can I get an academic degree? Yes. All Clinical Scholars are enrolled in a new program, specifically designed for Clinical Scholars, which leads to a Master’s Degree in Health and Health Care Research. The classes are based on adult-style learning, with your homework integrated with your research interests, so that while doing classwork you are also progressing towards your specific research projects. What do I do each year as a Clinical Scholar? • The first year starts on July 1. It is primarily devoted to course work
