Academia

CIS Research is proud to offer academic opportunities to students pursuing Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degrees. In alignment with our mission ("dedicated to a healthier tomorrow"), CIS's academic programs provide valuable, real-world clinical experience to the healthcare leaders of the future. 

“Completing the Clinical Research Fellowship at CIS has given me the skills and experience necessary to grow into a successful and well-rounded Clinical Research Pharmacist. Throughout the fellowship, I had the opportunity to lead and contribute to a variety of impactful projects—both within our organization and the broader field of clinical research. I'm especially grateful to my mentors at CIS for their unwavering support and guidance, as well as to my team members who have made this journey truly enriching.”  

- Polya Braykova, PharmD 
  2025 CIS Research PharmD Fellowship Program Graduate

Current PharmD Learning Opportunities

MWU/CIS PharmD Rotation Program

Clinical Investigation Specialists, Inc (CIS) offers a competitive Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) elective rotation in Clinical Research to Midwestern University students pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. This elective rotation program is recognized by Midwestern University (MWU).  

Under the guidance of CIS’s PharmD Preceptor Dr. Eva Agaiby, the clinical research elective APPE rotation is designed to provide an enhanced extrapolation of the ambulatory care setting in multiple therapeutic areas within the scope of phase I-IV clinical research:

• General medicine
• Cardiology
• Rheumatology
• Dermatology
• Gastroenterology
• Endocrinology/Internal Medicine

For more information, download our program overview: 

PharmD Fellowship Program

Follow your PharmD Degree with a valuable fellowship that enhances your pharmaceutical experience in Clinical Research. Clinical Investigation Specialists, Inc. offers a one-year post-PharmD Fellowship. This unique opportunity offers invaluable learning and networking experiences as you gain new perspectives and advance your career in clinical research. 

The success of the partnership between MWU/CIS elective rotation program has led to the establishment of the one-year Pharmaceutical Industry PharmD Fellowship Program which began in 2018.

For more information, download our program overview:

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