Who Can Apply?

Any doctoral candidates, postdoctoral fellows or junior faculty who are pursuing a career in clinical or translational research can apply.
UCSD and Affiliates (UCSD fellow, faculty, junior faculty, VA, Children's Hospital), apply through CREST.

If I am not with UCSD or UCSD affiliate, can I still apply to the program?

Yes, you are eligible to apply through the Master of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research degree program.
Details of the Masters Degree program and fees can be found at the web site http://clre.ucsd.edu/

What are the admissions requirements for the CREST program?

Those interested in applying are encouraged to visit the CREST website, read and understand the descriptions and objectives of the courses they are interested in, review the course start and end dates, and review the overall program goals. Applicants must agree to commit to attending at least 70% of the classes for each course, and completing the majority of the homework.
By the end of their 1st year in the CREST program, students must decide if they'd like to apply for the MAS Program.

What are the admissions requirements for the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Clinical Research degree program?

Inquiries regarding the MAS degree program, including information on graduate admissions, should be directed to:

Krisztina Hershon
Program Representative
UCSD Office of Advanced
Professional Education and Development
9500 Gilman Drive, 0170X
La Jolla, CA 92093-0170
(858) 964-1313 Office
(858) 964-1345 Fax
khershon@ucsd.edu
http://clre.ucsd.edu/

How do I apply?

UCSD & Affiliates: UCSD fellow, faculty, junior faculty, VA, Children's Hospital can submit:
1. CREST Program Application with supervisor's signature
2. Curriculum Vitae

Non UCSD affiliates: Visit UCSD Extension for the detail instruction on applying for the Master of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research program.

Where do I send my application?

UCSD & Affiliates: Mail/fax CREST Program Application with Curriculum Vitae to:
CREST Program Office
UCSD Medical Center
200 W. Arbor Dr #8342
San Diego, CA 92103-8342

Fax: (619)543-7769

Non UCSD Affiliates: See information at http://clre.ucsd.edu/

CREST Program Application Deadlines:

Track II students (those completing the full two-year program) begin coursework in January and July of every year. For those students interested in individual courses (Track I), enrollment is on a space available basis. For Track II students, the deadlines are October 15 for the January session and May 15 for the July session. Track I students can apply at any time since enrollment is on a space available basis. Only Track II students could be able to continue for a Masters Degree or Advanced Certificate in Clinical Research.

If there are more applicants than can be accommodated for a given course, the Program Director and Co-Directors will determine which applicants will be accepted. Admission will be based on affiliation (preference given to UCSD/VA/Children's Hospital affiliates), level (preference given to fellows), expected benefit of the program to the individual (as determined by factors such as type of research and previous research experience), and date of submission of application.

Could I register for MAS degree program after completing the entire 2 years CREST courses?

No. If you are going to enroll in the degree program, you must decide by the end of your 1st year (must enroll as Track II).

How long does it take to complete the CREST Program?

The CREST Program consists of 20 credit units of study. Coursework can be completed in 12 to 24 months of study, depending upon a participant's time to devote to the program. Students enter the program in the winter (January) to complete the certificate program in 12 months