The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at UMSOM is pleased to sponsor the 25th annual Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research at UMB & Baltimore VA course.
Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research at UMB & the Baltimore VA
August 3–7, 2026
9:00am – 3:00pm, Monday – Friday (end times vary)
HSF2 Auditorium (1st floor), 20 Penn Street, Baltimore, MD – in-person only
This free, week-long course is open to faculty, fellows, residents, students, and staff at UMB and the Baltimore VA with an interest in clinical and translational research and improving their skills in:
- Clinical research study design
- Scientific communication
- Grant writing and career development
View Course Agenda
Academic Credit Option
Students enrolled in a UMB graduate program who wish to receive academic credit must register for PREV 616 in the Fall 2026 semester through their graduate program office. All students considering PREV 616 must contact Dr. Jennifer Albrecht before registering to confirm eligibility.
Please note: CME and other continuing medical education credits will not be offered for this course.
Course Directors:
- Jennifer Albrecht, PhD, Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, UMSOM
- John Sorkin, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Medicine, Chief, Biostatistics and Informatics, UMSOM
This Course is Jointly Sponsored By:
- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, UMSOM
- University of Maryland Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (UM-OAIC)
- Baltimore VA Medical Center, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Centers (GRECC)
- Center for Advanced Research Training & Innovation, UMSOM (CARTI)
Questions? Please contact Stacie Mendoza at smendoza@som.umaryland.edu