Advancing Clinical Education and Research: Programs, Tools, and Pathways

Trajecsys Centralized Clinical Recordkeeping™ streamlines clinical recordkeeping, enhances program efficiency, and supports student success. To improve the user journey, Trajecsys Launches Passwordless Login to Streamline Workflow and Enhance User Experience. With Passwordless Login, users can securely access their accounts by simply clicking a one-time link sent to their email—no passwords required. This innovation enhances efficiency, improves security, and allows educators and students to focus on what truly matters: learning and success—while eliminating password-related frustrations.

Professional Development and Specialized Training

Education and compliance are central to clinical excellence. The CoARC Key Personnel Academy is a professional development program designed to equip program directors (PDs) and directors of clinical education (DCEs) with the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain compliance with CoARC accreditation standards. Through 20 online modules, participants gain essential insights into accreditation policies, compliance requirements, and best practices for effectively leading accredited respiratory care programs.

In addition to respiratory care, Trajecsys offers support for medical assisting and nutrition programs. Webinars explore effective methods for tracking student time and attendance both on campus and during externships, helping educators learn how to accurately record and monitor student competencies to support their success.

Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Research

The Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Research Degree Program at McGovern Medical School is designed for faculty and clinical fellows who wish to receive formal training as they build a career in patient-oriented clinical research. This is a live-setting degree program that relies heavily on in-person small group class settings; this is not an online or distance-learning program. The MS in Clinical Research is a 36-credit degree program, and for most students with concurrent clinical obligations, the degree requires a minimum of 3 years.

Curriculum and Academic Tracks

The curriculum for the MS Degree Program consists of two distinct tracks based on career goals and previous training:

All MS degree students must also complete the Clinical Research Curriculum, a 2-year series of introductory courses composed of a weekly lecture. Successful completion of the Clinical Research Curriculum will yield up to 12 credit hours toward the MS degree credit hour requirements.

Mentorship and Faculty Expertise

Mentorship is a cornerstone of the program. Each MS student will be assigned a Program mentor who provides methodological expertise and guidance. In addition, the student must identify a departmental mentor from his/her own medical department or institution to provide content expertise. The faculty in the Center for Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine supervise the MS Degree Program, serve as Program mentors, and teach the classes. These full-time faculty members bring a broad range of expertise, including biostatistics, clinical trials, epidemiology, ethics, and health care economics.

Nursing Career Pathways

For those looking to advance their nursing expertise, there are numerous opportunities for Registered Nurses (RNs) to pursue advanced degrees or obtain additional certifications. Have you considered advancing your nursing career? Trajecsys and Jennifer Litchfield, DNP, RN have created a step-by-step guide for progressing from Registered Nurse (RN) to obtaining a PhD in nursing, with the intermediate steps along the way.