Sample Plan of Study for Postdoctoral Trainees
Based on Prior Course Completed &
Level of Development in Conduct of Research

Because postdoctoral coursework will be highly individualized, mentors and trainees will customize a plan of study. Two plans of study are outlined:

  1. the first plan includes more coursework than the average postdoctoral trainee may take (directly below).

  2. the other plan focuses less on the coursework, and more on the mentored research.
    Year 1
    Fall
    		 Introduction to Biostatistics
    		 Fundamentals of Epidemiology
      Evidence-based CAM Practices/Products
      Foundations of Bioethics
     
    Spring
      Epidemiology of Disease
      Herbal and Other Natural Products
     
    Summer
      Introduction to Critical Review of Literature and Scientific Writing
      Mentored Research Practicum
    (Specific to Trainee's Interest)
    Year 2
    Fall
      Proposal Development I
      Health Economics
      Statistical Computing and Graphics
     
    Spring
      Biostatistical Modeling
      Epidemiology of Disease or
    an Elective Clinical Trials
      Proposal Development II
     
    Summer
      Proposal Refinement
      Mentored Research Practicum
    (Specific to Trainee's Interest)

    A less complex plan for a postdoctoral trainee might include the following:

    Year 1
    Fall
    		 Evidence-based CAM Practices/Products
    		 Introduction to Biostatistics
      Mentored Research Practicum
     
    Spring
      Herbal and Other Natural Products
      Mentored Research Practicum
     
    Summer
      Critical Literature Review
    and Scientific Writing
      Mentored Research Practicum
    Year 2
    Fall
      Proposal Development I
      Mentored Research Practicum
     
    Spring
      Clinical Trials
      Proposal Development II
      Mentored Research Practicum
     
    Summer
      Proposal Refinement
      Mentored Research Practicum