About Us
The Committee on Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.
Interested in Joining the Clinical and Pharmacogenomics Program?
The Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics Program is in its 48th year of training MD, MD/PhD, PharmD and PhD graduates interested in personalized medicine, classical clinical pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, clinical trial design, and much more.
Our Program
What does the training offer?
Our training program will offer you:
- Formal coursework in clinical pharmacology and pharmacogenomics
- Routine interaction with faculty and peers in your field
- A well-mentored educational experience
- Essential knowledge and skills related to pharmacology
- Clinical experience
- Opportunities to learn latest experimental techniques
- Experience in presenting research results
- Board eligibility in Clinical Pharmacology
- Possibilities for joint fellowship in a variety of areas
Curriculum
What’s covered in the curriculum?
Our program prepares trainees to bridge molecular science with patient care through a blend of genomic analysis, therapeutic innovation, and rigorous research design:
- Personalized medicine
- Pharmacogenomics
- New Drug Development
- Classical Clinical Pharmacology
- Genetics of Drug Abuse
- Clinical Trial Design
Our curriculum
Faculty and Curriculum
What makes our training program unique?
Personalized, hands-on faculty mentorship lies at the core of our training experience. Each trainee is paired with accomplished faculty who provide scientific guidance, career development support, and opportunities for collaboration across disciplines.
Who could be my mentor?
Faculty Mentorship
Trainees receive close guidance from distinguished faculty whose expertise spans pharmacology, genomics, and clinical research.
Rotations
Hands-on rotations immerse trainees in the operational and regulatory aspects of clinical research.
Coursework
The curriculum integrates foundational and advanced training across pharmacology, therapeutics, and clinical research.
Stipend and Benefits
Trainee stipends are based on years of prior experience and follow current NIH pay scale guidelines. Trainees are eligible for select University benefits, including health insurance coverage, and receive compensated leave for vacation, University holidays, and sick days. Click here to view the current NIH stipend rates.
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Comprehensive training to launch your career in clinical pharmacology and pharmacogenomics.
Comprehensive training to launch your career in clinical pharmacology and pharmacogenomics.
Application Inquiries
lexis@bsd.uchicago.edu
Phone
773-834-8429
Open Hours
Mon – Fri. 9:00 – 4:00
Address
5841 S. Maryland Ave, MC 2115
Chicago, IL 60637