Robert H. Christenson, PhD, DABCC
Telephone: (410) 328-8672
Fax: (410) 328-5880
E-mail: rchriste@umaryland.edu

Clinical Pathology, Box 146
University of Maryland
School of Medicine
22 S. Greene Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Department of Medical and Research Technology

Janine D. Cook, PhD, DABCC

General clinical chemistry and endocrinology

Hassan H.M.E. Azzazy, PhD

Clinical chemistry , immunoassays, biotechnology

Department of Pathology

Robert H. Christenson, PhD, DABCC

Markers of cell injury, serum proteins, general clinical chemistry

Show-Hong Duh, PhD

General clinical chemistry and toxicology

W. Edward Highsmith, PhD

Molecular pathology, toxicology

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MS, Postdoctoral
2–MS, 1–Postdoctoral
MS, 2 years; Postdoctoral, 2–3 years
$24,000 MS; $30,000 Postdoctoral
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3 academic, 1 consulting

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The postdoctoral training program in clinical chemistry at the University of Maryland is intended to prepare trainees for director responsibilities in clinical chemistry and related sections of laboratories. Trainees rotate through the clinical chemistry, toxicology, point-of-care and related sections of the laboratory at the University of Maryland Medical Center and at other institutions when supplementary experience is desired. The program is designed as either a two- or three-year experience, depending on the goals and needs of the fellow. Courses in clinical chemistry are the only requirement, but other courses will be recommended by the program director to strengthen background or for specialty training. During the final 1 ½ years of the program, trainees participate in medical rounds and assist in daily management of the laboratory. There is ample opportunity for fellows to teach a variety of students and other fellows. Additionally, during this time trainees complete research projects confluent with the interests, expertise, and needs of the fellow. Smaller projects involve development and implementation of a new test method in the laboratory. More extensive research projects occupy much of the second year and are often a collaborative clinical investigation with another department of the School of Medicine. Publication of research studies and application and examination by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry are expected for successful completion of the program.

The masters degree program in clinical chemistry is intended to provide advanced specialty training to individuals who have had little or no formal training in clinical chemistry. Most of the course plan is customized to fulfill the needs of the individual student. A research project and thesis are required, and publication of the study is expected. Graduates are encouraged to apply for examination by the National Registry in Clinical Chemistry.