Research Education in Advancing Investigative Careers for
Housestaff and Fellows (REACH) Program

Established in 2010, the Research Education in Advancing Investigative Careers for Housestaff and Fellows (REACH) Program is an intensive 8-week program designed to teach fundamental skills of clinical research to physicians in UPMCaffiliated residency and fellowship programs. The aim of the REACH Program is to provide high-quality instruction to medical professionals who are interested in gaining a better understanding of clinical research or are interested in participating in clinical research studies as an active member of a research team.

The intensive nature of the program is designed to align with residency schedules. Participation requires sponsorship from the trainee’s clinical department, with a guarantee of at least 75% protected time for the 2 months necessary to complete the training.

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