Clinical Research & Healthcare Innovation Program
The Prolato Clinical Research Center Clinical Research & Healthcare Innovation Program is a structured learning experience designed for high-achieving individuals interested in advancing the future of clinical research. Participants gain direct exposure to Phase I-IV clinical trials while working alongside clinical research coordinators, nurses, recruiters, and regulatory professionals. Explore the tracks we offer below.
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High School Clinical Research Intensive
One week each spring, by school partnership and staff referral only. Students rotate through departments alongside a different staff member each day, then earn a certificate of completion. Capped at 4 students. Requires a signed internship agreement and parent media release.
(By invite only)
College Clinical Research Externship
Two weeks each summer, application-based, for undergraduate and pre-health students. Covers the full study lifecycle — regulatory setup, patient recruitment, and coordinator shadowing — in more depth than the high school track.
CRC Shadowing & Training
For recent graduates pursuing a clinical research coordinator career, and current Prolato staff developing toward a coordinator role. Structured shadowing, GCP training, and a defined path toward a coordinator position, scheduled individually.