Research

Fellows will learn how to conduct meaningful research in the field of family planning. We will provide mentorship and coursework that is necessary for our fellows to complete a research thesis during their 2-year program.

Fellows will benefit from a multi-leveled research mentorship team. Our research faculty assists our CFP Faculty in mentoring the Fellows. Our Faculty provide mentorship through all stages of research – from study design and IRB application to statistical analysis and dissemination of findings.

Our Research Faculty:

• Irina Buhimschi: Director, Research Division
• Quetzal Class: Director, Residency and Fellowship Research Programs

Research training and education options:

• All Fellows will complete:
  • Introduction to Research Methods: This week-long course sponsored by the Complex Family Planning Fellowship national office. reviews fundamentals of research design, methodology, biostatistics and epidemiology required for fellows to begin thinking about their own research project and thesis.
• Fellows have the option to choose from the following degree/certificate options:
  • Masters of Public Health
  • Masters in Clinical and Translational Science
  • Health Disparities Research Certificate
  • Center for Clinical and Translational Science Research Methods Course
  • NIH Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research