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Clinical Trialist Training Program

Clinical Trialist Training Program

Clinical trial activity at Penn Medicine has steadily increased in volume and complexity over the past decade. CTTP was created to meet the growing demand for skilled investigators who can lead trials that shape the future of patient care. The program equips early-career faculty with the tools, mentorship, and institutional support needed to design and implement investigator-initiated clinical trials. 

Join our next cohort of clinicians committed to a career path in developing and implementing investigator initiated clinical trials. Faculty in the AC, CE, and Tenure Track are eligible to apply. Scholarships to protect 25% effort are available for AC track faculty.

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  • Program Structure

    This 2-year program requires 25% protected time for trainees to design and conduct an investigator-initiated clinical trial.

  • Research Project

    Trainees will design and execute their own investigator-initiated clinical trial under the guidance of a mentoring team. 

  • Curricular Components

    Trainees pursue a flexible, personalized curriculum that includes professional development, IRB membership, and optional coursework to support trainee's growth as a clinical trialist.

  • Mentorship

    Our mentoring structure provides a robust support system designed to guide trainees through scientific and professional development.

Our Trainees are
  • Committed to becoming expert trialists
  • Forging a career path in clinical trials within their academic track
  • Contributing to Penn Medicine's mission to translate scientific breakthroughs & clinical trial discoveries into treatment
Gaia Coppock, MD (CTTP 2020-2022)
Gaia Coppock, MD
CTTP 2020-2022

 

“While hands-on experience is an important part of every training program, the CTTP allowed me the chance to develop a strong foundation through coursework and mentorship that broke down many of the barriers that I otherwise would have faced in trying to learn how to navigate this process. I am very grateful for the mentorship and structure that is provided during that time so that I could grow into my current role.”