(formerly Exxcellence in Faculty Development)
Sponsored by: 
Class of Feb. 2009
The Foundation for Exxcellence in Women's Health Care is pleased to offer Exxcellence in Clinical Research. This is the same highly renowned course in research methods and evidence-based medicine taught since 1987 by the expert and engaging team of Drs. David Grimes and Kenneth Schulz. The name has been changed from Faculty Development to Clinical Research to more appropriately represent the focus of the course.
The six-day curriculum provides an intensive introduction to epidemiology, research methods, and data analysis. The content of the program has been developed following the ACCME accreditation guidelines, and is available exclusively for obstetricians/gynecologists enrolled in ABOG approved Fellowships. With the approval of The American Board of Ob/Gyn, The Exxcellence in Clinical Research course will fulfill the Fellowship requirement for a university graduate-level course in quantitative techniques.
In order to maintain an interactive seminar format, the number of participants is limited to 25 per course. Please be aware that this application process is competitive. The courses and application dates for 2010 are:
February 6 - 12 Amelia Island, FL
Applications accepted October 12 - November 6May 15 - 21 Jackson Hole, WY
Applications accepted November 16 - December 11
Please note this course coincides with the ACOG Annual Clinical MeetingAugust 23 - 29 Stevenson, WA
Applications accepted March 1 - 31
If you are applying for one of the courses, please submit your application only during the designated time for that particular course.
Exxcellence in Clinical Research is supported by a grant from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, a unit of Bayer, and will cover didactics, textbooks and food. Participants (or their Departments) will be responsible for air and ground transportation and lodging costs only.
Discounted airfares will be available through the designated travel agency and housing costs are estimated to be approximately $1200.