The project, Partnership to Expand Education and Training Pathways in Clinical Research is led by Samuel Poore, MD, PhD, professor, Department of Surgery, UW School of Medicine and Public Health; and co-investigators Rafael Veintimilla, MD, senior director, University of Wisconsin Clinical Trials Institute; and Marissa Winer, MA, dean, School of Health Sciences, Madison College, and is funded by a $180,000 grant from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Wisconsin Partnership Program.
The new education model will address barriers to education and replace traditional degree requirements with focused, competency-based coursework and paid internships that are linked to career opportunities. Through strong collaboration with local educational institutions, industry leaders and community organizations, the project aims to create clear pathways into rewarding and high-demand careers; expand opportunities for individuals; and strengthen Wisconsin’s research infrastructure. By creating accessible pathways into clinical research for individuals from varying backgrounds and communities, this project aims to build a clinical research workforce that broadly reflects the state’s population and health needs.