Certificate Programs at PSOM
Advanced Research Training for Genetic Counselors Certificate Program
Online | Course Units: 4 | Open to ACGC accredited Genetic Counselors | Admission: Fall
The Advanced Research Training Certificate Program for Genetic Counselors provides genetic counselors with advanced training to prepare them to lead biomedical, translational, behavioral, and/or clinical research studies in genomic medicine.
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Certificate in Biomedical Informatics
In-Person | Course Units: 4 | Open to Penn and CHOP affiliates | Admission: Fall & Spring
Designed for clinical professionals or biomedical researchers working in a clinical-adjacent field who are looking for foundational training in biomedical informatics. Only Penn and CHOP affiliates are eligible to apply.
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Certificate in Clinical Ethics Mediation
In-Person | Course Units: 3 | Open to MBE students | Admission: Fall, Spring, & Summer
This certificate can be added to the Master of Bioethics degree, offering students the opportunity to receive additional conflict resolution training. This certificate option is only available to students who are in the MBE program or graduates of the program.
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Clinical Research Nursing Certificate
Online | Course Units: 4 | Open to Nurses | Admission: Fall, Spring, & Summer
This certificate program will prepare nurses to navigate the growing complexities of the clinical research landscape as well as improve the safety, quality, and experience of research participants.
Certificate in Health Care Innovation
Online | Course Units: 4 | Admission: Fall, Spring, & Summer
This certificate is designed for working professionals to expand their knowledge of health care perspectives and to deepen their innovation and leadership skills through assignments related to professional settings.
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Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Safety
Executive: In-Person | Course Units: 4 | Admission: Fall
This certificate is designed for those interested in acquiring a foundation in the science of quality improvement and patient safety. In addition to the coursework, students will undertake a mentored QI project within their healthcare workplace.
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Certificate in Implementation Science
Online | Course Units: 4 | Admission: Fall & Summer
Designed for researchers to develop competencies in the methods of implementation science, which promote the use of research findings in real-world practice settings to improve healthcare quality and patient outcomes.
Certificate in Medical Physics
In-Person | Course Units: 6 | Open to Postdoctoral Scholars | Admission: Fall
This program prepares students to enter a CAMPEP-accredited residency program in medical physics, which provides the clinical experience required for certification by the American Board of Radiology.
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Certificate in Public Health & Cognitive Aging
In-Person | Course Units: 4 | Open to Master's or PhD Students at Penn | Admission: Fall, Spring, & Summer
This program provides the knowledge to improve the health and psychosocial outcomes for our aging population and a unique interdisciplinary perspective of cognitive aging and public health.
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Public Health Certificate Program
In-Person | Course Units: 6 | Open to BGS PhD Candidates | Admission: Fall, Spring, & Summer
This program explores the relationship between public health and biomedical research by providing supplemental training for students in the Biomedical Graduate Studies PhD program.
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Certificate in Regulatory Affairs
Online | Course Units: 4 | Admission: Fall, Spring, & Summer
This certificate is designed for professionals who are interested in pursuing knowledge specific to the management of FDA products.
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Certificate Program in Regulatory, Translational, or Entrepreneurial Science
In-Person | Course Units: 4 | Open to PhD & Clinical Trainees | Admission: Fall, Spring, & Summer
The three ITMAT certificates provide training in regulatory science, translational science, and entrepreneurial science and are designed for PhD-level pre- or post-docs who want to extend their research into a clinical setting and GME clinical trainees who want to enhance their expertise in clinical research to inform research at the bench.
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