Course Information
The Fundamentals of Clinical Investigation course is held every August, Monday-Thursday. from 5:30–7:30 p.m. (the start time for some evenings is 5 p.m.). The objective of the course is to train physicians to interpret the clinical experimental literature. This course is open and free to all Baylor personnel. Any student enrolled in a CSTP program, or who wish to enroll in a coming year, must enroll in FCI for credit. Non-CSTP students my either take the course for credit or enroll as an audit student. The table below compares the two options.
2026 Dates: Aug. 3 - Aug. 20. Class meets in Alkek N315.
Registration is open from July 6 to July 17, 2026.
Group Presentations
Participants will be assigned to groups, each of which will critique a clinical research article and present this critique to the class in the last class session. This activity is optional for audit students, but highly recommended.
Registration
To register for the course, download the appropriate registration form. Completed registration forms, signed by both the student and student's supervisor (not the program admin), may be emailed to Dyani Banda.
| Course Element | Special Student (Credit) | Audit Student |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolling in CSTP in the future | Take for credit | N/A |
| Grade | Yes | No |
| GSBS Credits Earned | 3 | 0 |
| Attendance | Required: A maximum of two absences is allowed | As required by your program |
| Group Presentation | Required | Participation optional: Those not presenting attend and ask questions |
| Final Exam | Required | Optional |