Curriculum Overview
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated not only to providing top-tier care, but also to training the next generation of clinicians and industry leaders. As translational research continues to expand in both industry and medical settings, there is a growing need for staff who understand the regulatory processes required to advance scientific discoveries into product development and clinical trials. Our program seeks to address this need.
Curriculum Information
Course Catalog
CRS 601 - Regulation of Pharmaceuticals, Biologics, and Medical Devices - A comprehensive introduction to the regulatory landscape and development processes for medical products in the United States.
Grant Dagliyan, DRSc, MPH, MS, Lali Medina Kauwe, PhD
CRS 602 - Foundations of Clinical Trials - A foundational understanding of clinical research and clinical trials.
Grant Dagliyan, DRSc, MPH, MS, Lali Medina Kauwe, PhD
CRS 603 - Next Generation Regulatory Topics - An examination of the evolving landscape of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
Grant Dagliyan, DRSc, MPH, MS, Lali Medina Kauwe, PhD
Frequently Asked Questions
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The certificate is made up of three courses, taken sequentially over one year in a cohort-based model, including: CRS 601 (Regulation of Pharmaceuticals, Biologics, and Medical Devices), CRS 602 (Foundations of Clinical Trials) and CRS 603 (Next Generation Regulatory Topics).
This program has no research or thesis requirement.
The Clinical and Regulatory Sciences Program is offered virtually. Students asynchronously review course materials online, including lectures. They also submit assignments through our online Learning Management System and come together regularly with the course instructor for live, virtual sessions.
The certificate program is designed to take one year.
Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
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