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 clinical research, independently funded, clinical and translational investigators. The program faculty is dedicated to ensuring the success of its Clinical Research Scholars by requiring 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, who are 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, the clinical scholars, and staff support personnel.
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 fellow 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. 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 1) oversight of the program and curriculum 2) advice on the selection of scholars, and 3) regular evaluations of the program with guidance on the integration of the Program with other CTSI 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 each CRSP bimonthly meeting one hour will be devoted to the didactic curriculum. 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 by each scholar.
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.
Allison Hyngstrom, P.T, PhD
Program Director
Professor and Chair
Department of Physical Therapy
Jacquelyn Kulinski, MD
Program Co-Director
Associate Professor
Medicine / Cardiology
David Gutterman, MD
Program Advisor
Professor Emeritus
Medicine / Cardiology
CTSI Announces the 2023 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 twenty years of experience in training junior faculty in critical competencies for successful research careers, the Clinical Research Scholars Program has been successful in helping our graduates achieve external funding, establish strong publication records and receive 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. 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 1) candidate’s interest and commitment to a research career, 2) assurances that the candidate will have sufficient protected time to engage in research-related activities, and 3) quality and feasibility of the proposed clinical project.
Please complete the entire application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Applications are due by April 30, 2023. Program begins September 12, 2023.
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.
Kristin Nord
Project Coordinator
Clinical & Translational Science Institute
Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Road, Suite M1350
Milwaukee, WI 53226 | knord@mcw.edu
Scholar | Institution | Cohort |
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Binod Balakrishnan, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2021 - 2023 |
Alina Burek, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2021 - 2023 |
Keli Coleman, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2021 - 2023 |
Jasmine Dowell, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2021 - 2023 |
Jacklynn Fitzgerald, PhD Psychology | Marquette | 2021 - 2023 |
Kaboni Gondwe, PhD Nursing | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 2021 - 2023 |
Kathryn Malin, PhD, RN Neonatology | MCW | 2021 - 2023 |
Michelle Mitchell, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2021 - 2023 |
Zachary Smith, DO Medicine | MCW | 2021 - 2023 |
Andrew Spearman, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2021 - 2023 |
Hong Mei Wang, PharmD, PhD Pharmacy | Houston Methodist Hospital | 2021 - 2023 |
Adam I. Edelstein MD Orthopaedic Surgery | MCW | 2019-2021 |
Amy R. Newman, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, CPHON College of Nursing | Marquette University | 2019-2021 |
Andres J. Yarur, MD Medicine | MCW | 2019-2021 |
Constance Gundacker, MD, MPH
Pediatrics | MCW | 2019-2021 |
Jenna Sarvaideo, DO
Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine | MCW | 2019-2021 |
Joseph Zenga, MD Otolaryngology | MCW | 2019-2021 |
Kelly Calkins, PhD, MSN
College of Nursing | Marquette University | 2019-2021 |
Natalie McAndrew, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN-K College of Nursing | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 2019-2021 |
Sarah Dalton, PhD, MSP College of Health Sciences | Marquette University | 2019-2021 |
Susan Cohen, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2019-2021 |
Aaron Winn, PhD
School of Pharmacy | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Anna Palatnik, MD OB/GYN | MCW | 2017-2019 |
David Vyles, DO, MS, FAAP Pediatrics | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Jennifer Ohlendorf, PhD, RN
College of Nursing | Marquette University | 2017-2019 |
Josh Hunt, PhD Surgery | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Lubna N. Chaudhary MD, MS Hematology & Oncology | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Michael S. Harris, MD Otolaryngology & Communication Sciences | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Mukoso N. Ozieh, MD, MSCR Medicine | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Panna A. Codner, MD
Surgery | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Rachel Phelan, MD, MPH Pediatrics | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Sameem Abedin, MD
Medicine | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Tammy Kindel, MD, PhD Surgery | MCW | 2017-2019 |
Abiola Keller, PA-C, MPH, PhD Physician Assistant Studies | Marquette University | 2015-2017 |
Arndt Guentsch, DMD, PhD, MHBA
Surgical Sciences/Dentistry | Marquette University | 2015-2017 |
Jacqueline Kulinski, MD Medicine | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Jennifer McIntosh, DO, MS
OB/GYN | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Katja Kovacic, MD
Pediatrics | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Meredith Adams, MD Anesthesiology | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Meredith Cruz, MD, MPH, MBA OB/GYN | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Michelle Pickett, MD, MS Pediatrics | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Peter LaViolette, PhD, MS
Radiology | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Ramapriya Sinnakirouchenan, MD Medicine | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Sarah Dobrozsi, MD, MS Pediatrics | MCW | 2015-2017 |
William Hall, MD
Radiation Oncology | MCW | 2015-2017 |
Alison Kriegel, PhD Physiology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Amy L. Delaney, PhD
Otolaryngology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Andrea Morrison, MD, MS
Emergency Medicine | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Angelique Harris, PhD
Sociology | MU | 2013-2015 |
Anita D'Souza, MD
Medicine | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Arash Babaei, MD Gastroenterology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Carmen Bergom, MD, PhD
Radiation Oncology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
David M. Gourlay, MD
Pediatric Surgery | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Dawn Wolfgram, MD
Medicine | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Erin Bishop, MD Ob-Gyn | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Guilherme Garcia, PhD Otolaryngology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Jayshil Patel, MD Medicine | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Joseph Schwab, MD
Orthopedic Surgery | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Marc A. Lazzaro, MD
Neurology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Michael Levas, MD
Emergency Medicine | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Na Jin Seo, PhD Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering | UWM | 2013-2015 |
Salil Ginde, MD, MPH
Pediatrics | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Sarah Eickmeyer, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Stacee Lerret, PhD, RN Pediatric Gastroenterology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Susanne Cabrera, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2013-2015 |
T. Hang Nghiem-Rao, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Teresa Kelly, MD
Radiology | MCW | 2013-2015 |
Allison Hyngstrom, PhD, PT Physical Therapy | MU | 2011-2013 |
Amy Harley, PhD, MPH, RD Public Health | UWM | 2011-2013 |
Amy Zosel, MD, MSCS Emergency Medicine | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Danny Thomas, MD, MPH Pediatrics | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Jennifer Knight, MD Psychiatry | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Jennifer Strande, MD, PhD Medicine | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Jinsung Wang, PhD Human Movement | UWM | 2011-2013 |
Joanne Lagatta, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2011-2013 |
John Densmore, MD Surgery | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Jonathan Bock, MD Otolaryngology | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Kathleen Mussatto, PhD, RN Surgery | UWM | 2011-2013 |
Kirsten Beyer, PhD, MPH, MS Institute for Health & Equity | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Mahsa Ranji, PhD Electrical Engineering | UWM | 2011-2013 |
Matthew Durand, PhD Medicine | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Monica Thakar, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Sheri Johnson, PhD Pediatrics | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Veronica Flood, MD Pediatrics | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Victoria Moerchen, PhD, PT Human Movement | UWM | 2011-2013 |
William Bradley, MD Ob-Gyn | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Yvonne Chiu, MD Dermatology | MCW | 2011-2013 |
Martha Stevens, MD, MSCE | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Amanda Brandow, DO, MS Pediatrics - Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Amy Drendel, DO, MS Pediatrics- Emergency Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Hao Zhang, PhD | Northwestern University | 2009 - 2011 |
J. Carson Smith, PhD | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee â Health Sciences | 2009 - 2011 |
Jeanne Palmer, MD Medicine - Neoplastic Diseases and Related Disorders | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Kelly Duffy, PhD Dermatology â Pediatric Dermatology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Kevin Regner, MD Medicine & Nephrology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Leigh LoPresti, MD Family and Community Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Ryan Spellecy, PhD Institute for Health and Society - Bioethics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Terri deRoon-Cassini, PhD Surgery - Trauma and Critical Care | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2009 - 2011 |
Alan Silverman, PhD Pediatrics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Denise Teves, MD Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Jinger Hoop, MD, MFA Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Joel Blumin, MD Otolaryngology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Joseph Goveas, MD Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Jutta Novalija, MD, PhD Anesthesiology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Kathryn Bylow, MD Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Kristin Bingen, PhD Pediatrics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Michael Widlansky Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Rachel Greenley, PhD Pediatrics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Scott Strath, PhD | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, College of Health Sciences | 2007 - 2009 |
Shelly Lund, PhD | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, College of Health Sciences | 2007 - 2009 |
Srividya Kidambi, MD Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Suzanne Brixey, MD Pediatrics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Tara Sander, PhD Pathology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
Andrew Dentino, DDS, PhD | Marquette School of Dentistry | 2005 - 2007 |
Christopher Okunseri, BDS, MS | Marquette School of Dentistry | 2005 - 2007 |
Emmanuel Ngui, DrPH, MSc Pediatrics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Jennifer Koop, PhD Neurology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Jennifer Niskala Apps, PhD Psychiatry | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
John Jensen, MD Plastic Surgery | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Julie Panepinto, MD Pediatrics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Michelle Johnson, PhD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Neil Mulrooney, MD Pediatrics | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Raymond Migrino, MD Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Shane Phillips, PhD, MPT | University of Illinois at Chicago | 2005 - 2007 |
Timothy Fenske, MD Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2005 - 2007 |
Albert L. Merati, MD | University of Washington School of Medicine | 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 |
Francisco Soto, MD Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
John S. Rhee, MD Otolaryngology (Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
Kelly S. Tieves, DO, MS | Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | 2003 - 2005 |
Kimberly M. Rennie, PhD | 2003 - 2005 | |
Linus Santo Tomas, MD, MS Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
Michael C. Stephens, MD Pediatrics, Gastroenterology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
Nancy Davis, MD Medicine (Neoplastic Diseases and Related Disorders) | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
Ndidiamaka L. Musa, MD Pediatrics (Critical Care) | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
Renae E. Stafford, MD | 2003 - 2005 | |
Timothy D. Woods, MD Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2003 - 2005 |
Capri-Mara Fillmore, MD, MPH, MS Indian Health Services | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2001 - 2003 |
Cheryl Muszynski, MD | 2001 - 2003 | |
David Brousseau, MD, MS Pediatric, Emergency Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2001 - 2003 |
Hosam Kamel, MD | Mission Clinical Services Hot Springs, AZ | 2001 - 2003 |
Lonie Salkowski, MD Radiology | University of Wisconsin-Madison | 2001 - 2003 |
Matthew Scanlon, MD Pediatrics, Critical Care | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2001 - 2003 |
Paul Millea, MD | 2001 - 2003 | |
Subra Kugathasan, MD | Emory University School of Medicine | 2001 - 2003 |
Todd Loehrl, MD Otolaryngology & Communication Science | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2001 - 2003 |
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 |
Diana Maas, MD Medicine, Endocrinology | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2000 - 2001 |
John McGuire, MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2000 - 2001 |
Kulwinder Dua, MD Medicine, Gastro-Hep | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2000 - 2001 |
Marcos Montagnini, MD Geriatric Medicine | University of Michigan | 2000 - 2001 |
MaryAnn Gilligan, MD, MPH Medicine, General Internal Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2000 - 2001 |
Stuart Wong, MD Medicine, Neoplastic Diseases | Medical College of Wisconsin | 2000 - 2001 |
Zia Agha, MD, MS | University of California - San Diego | 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
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