RES 7513 Making Medicines: The Process of Drug Development

Credits:

.5

Directors:
Blok
Grading:
Pass/Fail
Prerequisites:
Prior approval required.
Offered:
During Year 1 and 2 elective weeks
Description:

This course is designed to provide an opportunity to learn about the process of drug development from drug discovery through approval by regulatory authorities. In an eLearning format, students will gain greater understanding of the roles of individuals in all stages of making a new medicine available and be exposed to the nature of research in both the basic science and the clinical science aspects of the process. The nature of the review process by the FDA or other regulatory agencies will be examined as well. The course would be a great opportunity to explore non-traditional career paths for physicians.