• What is the difference between the intensive and standard programs? 

  Currently the Standard Program is only available to students enrolled in a PhD degree program. If you feel that you may be an eligible student, but are not enrolled in a PhD program, please contact the TL1 Program Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . The intensive program is a multidisciplinary program, but is not available for PhD students, only medical and allied health students currently enrolled in a clinical doctoral degree program. While Intensive appointments may last no more than 12 months, Standard appointments may last anywhere from 9 months to 3 years. The TL1 Standards and Intensive Programs both require the same application, the same didactic coursework, mentored research, manuscript completion, seminar participation, and attendance at the same national meeting.

• What are the advantages of completing the summer program as opposed to the Intensive or Standard Programs? 

  The TL1 Summer Program is only two months in length and is an excellent opportunity for Predoctoral students to get a taste of mentored research and clinical investigation. Participants who have completed the Summer TL1 Program are welcome and encouraged to apply the following year for the TL1 Intensive or Standard Program should their interest in research grow as a result of the summer experience.

• What courses are required? 

   

  TL1 Predoctoral Summer Program

  • Analysis of Clinical Data (M17-5881, Summer, 1 credit)
  • Designing Outcomes and Clinical Research Workshop (M17-504, Summer, 1 credit)

  TL1 Predoctoral Intensive and Standard Program

  • Analysis of Clinical Data (M17-5881, Summer, 1 credit)
  • Designing Outcomes and Clinical Research Workshop (M17-504, Summer, 1 credit)
  • Designing Outcomes and Clinical Research (M17-513, Fall, 3 credits)
  • Scientific Writing and Publishing (M17-529, Spring, 2 credits)v
  • Ethical and Legal Issues in Clinical Research (M17-510, Spring, 2 credits)
  • Predoctoral Interdisciplinary Clinical Research Training (PICRT) Seminar, 2 Semesters (M17-515, Fall and Spring, 2 credits per semester)

• What is the advantage of completing the Intensive or Standard Program rather than the TL1 Summer Program? 

  The TL1 Summer Program is only two months in length and is an excellent opportunity for Predoctoral students to get a taste of mentored research and clinical investigation. Participants who have completed the Summer TL1 Program are welcome and encouraged to apply for the TL1 Intensive or Standard Program should their interest in research grow as a result of the program.

• How many hours of coursework and seminars will I have monthly vs. research? 

  Dependent on the course of study planned, applicants may expect 80% of their time in the program to be devoted to research projects and roughly 20% to seminars and coursework. All trainees are required to pursue their research training full-time, normally defined as 40 hours per week. This includes both research projects and coursework.

• Can I begin the program after June 1st? 

  All TL1 Summer Program Trainees must be available to participate full-time from June 1 – July 31. TL1 Intensive and Standard Trainees may have the option for a varying start date with approval by the Program Director. Students who are completing their second year in the Physical Therapy Program do not begin the TL1 Program until July 1^st.

• Can I take courses in my doctoral degree program while participating in the TL1? 

  TL1 Summer and Intensive trainees must devote full-time effort while participating in the TL1 Program, and may not enroll in courses for their doctoral degree program during their appointments in the TL1 Program. However, TL1 Standard Trainees will continue participating in their doctoral degree program concurrently with the TL1 Program.

• As a Standard Trainee can I use the same thesis as that for my PhD degree? 

  No, the thesis for Standards must be different than the thesis used for completion of their PhD degree.

• Do I have to pay to participate in this program?

  There is no tuition for required coursework in the program. TL1 trainees must purchase any needed textbooks. Monthly stipend support is provided to all trainees.

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