Program Information
Non-Credit Participation in Coursework
Trainees in the REACH program participate in ICRE courses on a non-credit basis. This means that trainees are unable to use these courses for a future graduate degree. If you have questions about this or feel a graduate degree program may be more suitable for you, please contact REACH Program Coordinator at icre@pitt.edu or read more about our degree programs.
Coursework and Schedule
The REACH Program is offered at the Oakland campus of the University of Pittsburgh, and consists of coursework in the following areas:
- Computer methods in clinical research
- Clinical research methods
- Statistical approaches in clinical research
- Measurement in clinical research
Courses are offered in a flipped, or hybrid, format, with trainees watching video lectures ahead of class, on their own time and at their own pace, allowing for more active discussions and interactions in the classroom.
Please note that while this flipped format does lessen the total time in class, it does not lessen the total time trainees are expected to spend engaging with the material. The hybrid format works best when trainees are independently motivated and willing to take responsibility for their own learning.
For a copy of the Summer 2023 schedule, click here.
Program Requirements
Participation in REACH requires sponsorship from the candidate's clinical department, with a guarantee of at least 75% protected time for the 2 months necessary to complete the coursework. For residents and fellows who participate in REACH as part of a formal training program, academic feedback will be provided to their program directors.
REACH trainees are required to:
- Sign and return REACH admission letter
- Attend orientation prior to beginning the courses
- Regularly attend classes, participate in discussions, complete graded assignments, and fill out examinations in each course
- Receive a grade of B or better in each course to successfully complete the REACH Program
Program Fee
The fee for the 8-week REACH Program is $4,000 and is payable either by check or through a University of Pittsburgh interdepartmental charge.