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The Medical College of Wisconsin has a tradition of excellence in research. In keeping with this tradition and to address the need for expanding medical knowledge, the Medical College of Wisconsin has identified the training of new clinical investigators as a priority. The Clinical Research Scholars Program was developed to address this goal.
The mission of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s Clinical Research Scholars Program is to provide didactic training and individual mentoring in career development and clinical research to junior faculty who are committed to pursuing careers in academic medicine as independently funded, clinical and translational investigators. The program faculty is dedicated to ensuring the success of its Clinical Research Scholars by providing protected research time, a supportive research environment, research-related resources, individual mentoring and skills in clinical research methodology.
The Clinical Research Scholars Program is made up of a diverse group of researchers, educators, physicians and junior faculty. All of these individuals work together to promote an environment which facilitates research and learning while fostering collaborative investigation. The Program is made up of the primary faculty, the selection committee, and the clinical scholars.
The goal of the program is to enable each Clinical Research Scholar to successfully compete for clinical research funding. The specific objectives for the program are to:
Scholars are expected to participate fully in the program by attending program sessions, contributing to discussions, and completing assignments. Scholars will be asked to give presentations and regular updates on their research projects. They will also be asked to provide appropriate suggestions, constructive criticism, and feedback to other Scholars. Scholars will be asked to meet regularly with their research mentors or advisors.
All junior faculty who are interested in a clinical/translational research career are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents to be eligible. Selection of a Clinical Research Scholar is based on the Selection Committee’s review of the candidate’s materials. They may also elect to interview the candidate.
Required Materials
When selected for the program Clinical Research Scholars are required to:
In addition, Scholars are encouraged to:
Junior faculty, who are committed to academic careers and to clinical research, are encouraged to apply. Decisions to accept candidates are made on the basis of the candidate’s interest in clinical research, the candidate’s statement of commitment to participating in the program, and assurances that the candidate will have protected time to engage in research.
Advisory and Selection Committee
The role of the Advisory and Selection Committee of the Clinical Research Scholars Program is to provide oversight to the program by advising on the selection of scholars, providing oversight for the curriculum, evaluating the program, and providing guidance on the integration of the Program with Medical College of Wisconsin Centers and resources.
The Clinical Research Scholars Program is a didactic program of the theory and methods of clinical research integrated with instruction in practical research skills. At the culmination of the program, scholars will have a wide range of theoretical, methodological, and practical experiences in the conduct of clinical research.
The Clinical Research Scholars Program uses a guided apprenticeship model to help Clinical Research Scholars develop research skills. Twice monthly seminars held over a two-year period allow the Scholars to use their own research projects, and those of the other Scholars, as vehicles for learning. Experienced clinical investigators serve as facilitators for the seminars. Meeting together in small groups to discuss these research projects allows the Scholars to serve as colleagues and advisors for one another. Outside of seminars, each Scholar works closely with an experienced mentor who provides individualized, project specific guidance. The progress of each Scholar is carefully monitored, and the program is continuously evaluated.
Additionally, scholars are encouraged to participate in the Clinical and Translational Science Program whereby they can earn a Master of Science from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
The program faculty is dedicated to ensuring the success of its Clinical Research Scholars by providing protected research time, a supportive research environment, research-related resources, individual mentoring and skills in clinical research methodology.
David Gutterman, MD
Program Director
Professor and Senior Associate Director
Medicine/Cardiology
Ryan Spellecy, PhD
Program Co-Director
Assistant Provost, Director, Professor
Bioethics and Medical Humanities
CTSI Announces the 2021 RFA for the Clinical Research Scholars Program for junior faculty committed to pursuing careers in academic medicine as independently funded, clinical and translational investigators.
The Clinical Research Scholars Program is a major initiative in the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) to assist junior faculty in developing their research careers. With over ten years of experience in training junior faculty in critical competencies for successful research careers, our graduates have achieved external funding, established strong publication records and received national recognition. Our program emphasizes the following skills: grantsmanship, ethical conduct in research, research study design, grant management, research career development, and effective scientific communication via abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
Clinical Research Scholars are required to:
All junior faculty at CTSI partnering institutions, who are seeking to pursue careers in clinical/translational research, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent U.S. Residents to be eligible. Candidates must have a letter of support from their departmental chair guaranteeing a minimum of 20% (40% is recommended) protected time for research activities. Each candidate must have a research mentor and a clinical/translational research project to be developed into a grant proposal during the program. After receipt of all of the application materials, the CRSP Selection Committee will review the candidate’s material. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Acceptance into the program is made on a competitive basis. Decisions to accept candidates are made on the basis of the candidate’s interest and commitment to a research career and assurances that the candidate will have sufficient protected time to engage in research-related activities.
Please complete the entire application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Applications are due by May 31, 2021. Program begins September 14, 2021.
All applications must be received electronically through linked forms. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at the phone number or email below.
Memory Bacon
Program Manager
Clinical & Translational Science Institute
Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Road, Suite M1350
Milwaukee, WI 53226
414-955-8762 / Email
Scholar | Institution | Cohort |
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Kelly Calkins, PhD, MSN
College of Nursing | Marquette University | 2019-2021 |
Susan Cohen, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2019-2021 |
Sarah Dalton, PhD, MSP College of Health Sciences | Marquette University | 2019-2021 |
Adam I. Edelstein MD Orthopaedic Surgery | MCW | 2019-2021 |
Constance Gundacker, MD, MPH
Pediatrics | MCW | 2019-2021 |
Natalie McAndrew, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN-K College of Nursing | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 2019-2021 |
Amy R. Newman, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, CPHON College of Nursing | Marquette University | 2019-2021 |
Jenna Sarvaideo, DO
Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine | MCW | 2019-2021 |
Andres J. Yarur, MD Medicine | MCW | 2019-2021 |
Joseph Zenga, MD Otolaryngology | MCW | 2019-2021 |
Sameem Abedin, MD
Medicine | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Panna A. Codner, MD
Surgery | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Michael S. Harris, MD Otolaryngology & Communication Sciences | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Josh Hunt, PhD Surgery | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Tammy Kindel, MD, PhD Surgery | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Jennifer Ohlendorf, PhD, RN
College of Nursing | Marquette University | 2017-2019 |
Anna Palatnik, MD OB/GYN | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Rachel Phelan, MD, MPH Pediatrics | MCW | 2017-2019 |
David Vyles, DO, MS, FAAP Pediatrics | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Lubna N. Chaudhary MD, MS Hematology & Oncology | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Aaron Winn, PhD
School of Pharmacy | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Mukoso N. Ozieh, MD, MSCR Medicine | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Meredith Adams, MD Anesthesiology | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Meredith Cruz, MD, MPH, MBA OB/GYN | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Sarah Dobrozsi, MD, MS Pediatrics | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Arndt Guentsch, DMD, PhD, MHBA
Surgical Sciences/Dentistry | Marquette University | 2015-2017 |
William Hall, MD
Radiation Oncology | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Katja Kovacic, MD
Pediatrics | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Abiola Keller, PA-C, MPH, PhD Physician Assistant Studies | Marquette University | 2015-2017 |
Jacqueline Kulinski, MD Medicine | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Peter LaViolette, PhD, MS
Radiology | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Jennifer McIntosh, DO, MS
OB/GYN | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Michelle Pickett, MD, MS Pediatrics | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Ramapriya Sinnakirouchenan, MD Medicine | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Erin Bishop, MD Ob-Gyn | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Arash Babaei, MD Gastroenterology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Carmen Bergom, MD, PhD
Radiation Oncology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Susanne Cabrera, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Anita D'Souza, MD
Medicine | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Amy L. Delaney, PhD
Otolaryngology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Sarah Eickmeyer, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Guilherme Garcia, PhD Otolaryngology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Salil Ginde, MD, MPH
Pediatrics | MCW | 2013-2015 |
David M. Gourlay, MD
Pediatric Surgery | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Angelique Harris, PhD
Sociology | MU | 2013-2015 |
Teresa Kelly, MD
Radiology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Alison Kriegel, PhD Physiology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Marc A. Lazzaro, MD
Neurology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Stacee Lerret, PhD, RN Pediatric Gastroenterology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Michael Levas, MD
Emergency Medicine | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Andrea Morrison, MD, MS
Emergency Medicine | MCW | 2013-2015 |
T. Hang Nghiem-Rao, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Jayshil Patel, MD Medicine | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Joseph Schwab, MD
Orthopedic Surgery | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Na Jin Seo, PhD Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering | UWM | 2013-2015 |
Dawn Wolfgram, MD
Medicine | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Kirsten Beyer, PhD, MPH, MS Institute for Health & Equity | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Jonathan Bock, MD Otolaryngology | MCW | 2011-2013 |
William Bradley, MD Ob-Gyn | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Yvonne Chiu, MD Dermatology | MCW | 2011-2013 |
John Densmore, MD Surgery | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Matthew Durand, PhD Medicine | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Veronica Flood, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Amy Harley, PhD, MPH, RD Public Health | UWM | 2011-2013 |
Allison Hyngstrom, PhD, PT Physical Therapy | MU | 2011-2013 |
Sheri Johnson, PhD Pediatrics | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Jennifer Knight, MD Psychiatry | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Joanne Lagatta, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Victoria Moerchen, PhD, PT Human Movement | UWM | 2011-2013 |
Kathleen Mussatto, PhD, RN Surgery | UWM | 2011-2013 |
Mahsa Ranji, PhD Electrical Engineering | UWM | 2011-2013 |
Jennifer Strande, MD, PhD Medicine | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Monica Thakar, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Danny Thomas, MD, MPH Pediatrics | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Jinsung Wang, PhD Human Movement | UWM | 2011-2013 |
Amy Zosel, MD, MSCS Emergency Medicine | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Amanda Brandow, DO, MS Pediatrics - Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Terri deRoon-Cassini, PhD Surgery - Trauma and Critical Care | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Amy Drendel, DO, MS Pediatrics- Emergency Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Kelly Duffy, PhD Dermatology â Pediatric Dermatology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Leigh LoPresti, MD Family and Community Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Jeanne Palmer, MD Medicine - Neoplastic Diseases and Related Disorders | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Kevin Regner, MD Medicine & Nephrology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
J. Carson Smith, PhD | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee â Health Sciences | 2009 - 2011 |
Ryan Spellecy, PhD Institute for Health and Society - Bioethics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Martha Stevens, MD, MSCE | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Hao Zhang, PhD | Northwestern University | 2009 - 2011 |
Kristin Bingen, PhD Pediatrics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Joel Blumin, MD Otolaryngology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Suzanne Brixey, MD Pediatrics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Kathryn Bylow, MD Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Joseph Goveas, MD Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Rachel Greenley, PhD Pediatrics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Jinger Hoop, MD, MFA Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Srividya Kidambi, MD Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Shelly Lund, PhD | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, College of Health Sciences | 2007 - 2009 |
Jutta Novalija, MD, PhD Anesthesiology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Tara Sander, PhD Pathology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Alan Silverman, PhD Pediatrics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Scott Strath, PhD | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, College of Health Sciences | 2007 - 2009 |
Denise Teves, MD Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Michael Widlansky Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Jennifer Niskala Apps, PhD Psychiatry | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Andrew Dentino, DDS, PhD | Marquette School of Dentistry | 2005 - 2007 |
Timothy Fenske, MD Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
John Jensen, MD Plastic Surgery | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Michelle Johnson, PhD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Jennifer Koop, PhD Neurology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Raymond Migrino, MD Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Neil Mulrooney, MD Pediatrics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Emmanuel Ngui, DrPH, MSc Pediatrics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Christopher Okunseri, BDS, MS | Marquette School of Dentistry | 2005 - 2007 |
Julie Panepinto, MD Pediatrics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Shane Phillips, PhD, MPT | University of Illinois at Chicago | 2005 - 2007 |
Nancy Davis, MD Medicine (Neoplastic Diseases and Related Disorders) | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
Amy K. Heffelfinger, PhD Neurology (Neuropsychology) | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
Diana Kerwin, MD Medicine (Geriatrics) | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
Albert L. Merati, MD | University of Washington School of Medicine | 2003 - 2005 |
Ndidiamaka L. Musa, MD Pediatrics (Critical Care) | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
Kimberly M. Rennie, PhD | 2003 - 2005 | |
John S. Rhee, MD Otolaryngology (Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
Linus Santo Tomas, MD, MS Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
Francisco Soto, MD Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
Renae E. Stafford, MD | 2003 - 2005 | |
Michael C. Stephens, MD Pediatrics, Gastroenterology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
Kelly S. Tieves, DO, MS | Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | 2003 - 2005 |
Timothy D. Woods, MD Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
David Brousseau, MD, MS Pediatric, Emergency Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2001 - 2003 |
Capri-Mara Fillmore, MD, MPH, MS Indian Health Services | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2001 - 2003 |
Hosam Kamel, MD | Mission Clinical Services Hot Springs, AZ | 2001 - 2003 |
Subra Kugathasan, MD | Emory University School of Medicine | 2001 - 2003 |
Todd Loehrl, MD Otolaryngology & Communication Science | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2001 - 2003 |
Paul Millea, MD | 2001 - 2003 | |
Cheryl Muszynski, MD | 2001 - 2003 | |
Lonie Salkowski, MD Radiology | University of Wisconsin-Madison | 2001 - 2003 |
Matthew Scanlon, MD Pediatrics, Critical Care | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2001 - 2003 |
Zia Agha, MD, MS | University of California - San Diego | 2000 - 2001 |
Kulwinder Dua, MD Medicine, Gastro-Hep | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2000 - 2001 |
MaryAnn Gilligan, MD, MPH Medicine, General Internal Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2000 - 2001 |
Diana Maas, MD Medicine, Endocrinology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2000 - 2001 |
John McGuire, MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2000 - 2001 |
Marcos Montagnini, MD Geriatric Medicine | University of Michigan | 2000 - 2001 |
Attila Nakeeb, MD Surgery | Indiana University School of Medicine | 2000 - 2001 |
Betty Jo Salmeron, MD NIH/NIDA - Neuroimaging Research | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2000 - 2001 |
Stuart Wong, MD Medicine, Neoplastic Diseases | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2000 - 2001 |
The Clinical Research Scholars Program at MCW provided me the opportunity to realize my full potential as a researcher within a supportive environment. I am delighted to say that even after the program, I still continue to collaborate with colleagues at MCW in my publications and grants.
— Christopher Okunseri, BDS, MSc, Associate Professor and Predoctoral Program Director for Public Health, Marquette School of Dentistry
The Clinical Research Scholars program was invaluable in helping to advance my career in research at MCW. Having a group of peers available to help review manuscripts and grants and senior investigators to provide advice and expertise was so important. In addition, I had close contact with the statistical team on my research projects and they really helped keep me on track with my work. We continue to work together even now.
— Julie A. Panepinto, MD, MSPH Professor of Pediatrics/Hematology/ Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation Medical College of Wisconsin
NIH Funding Acknowledgment: Important Reminder – Please acknowledge the NIH when publishing papers, patents, projects, and presentations resulting from the use of CTSI resources by including the NIH Funding Acknowledgement.