Professional Societies:<\/strong> SOCRA<\/strong> (Society of Clinical Research Associates) https:\/\/www.socra.org\/<\/a> Both orgs have national meetings, and online courses and certification programs and other professional development resources.\u00a0 They also have local chapters that welcome anyone interested in clinical research to attend.\u00a0 Details can be found on the society webpage under \u201cFind a Local Chapter\u201d<\/p>\n Campus Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR) Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Vanderbilt Continuing Medical Education <\/strong>\u2013 courses, workshops, seminars. You can sign up for their weekly update on workshops and events. Vanderbilt ASPIRE Path in Molecular Medicine Hospital Volunteering at Vanderbilt:<\/strong> Local Companies\/Organizations:<\/strong> National:<\/strong> PPD: https:\/\/www.ppd.com\/<\/a> Resources outside of Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n IPPCR: <\/strong>https:\/\/ocreco.od.nih.gov\/courses\/ippcr.html<\/a> NIH Clinical Center Summer Internships<\/strong> (graduate students) June- August. Allucent Research<\/a>, North Carolina<\/p>\n Postdoctoral fellowship program<\/strong>: https:\/\/www.allucent.com\/careers\/fellowships<\/a> FDA 101:<\/strong> An Overview of FDA’s Regulatory Review and Research Activities. This free online course seems to cover a broad overview and some very specific topics.\u00a0This may be appropriate for those considering a career in FDA. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training:<\/strong> All NIH-funded clinical investigators and clinical trial staff who are involved in the design, conduct, oversight, or management of clinical trials can learn about the requirement to be trained in Good Clinical Practice (GCP). International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH): <\/strong>understanding regulatory guidelines and training opportunities Coursera course:<\/strong> Novartis\u2019 Clinical Trials: Good Clinical Practice Specialization
\nACRP<\/strong> (Assn of Clinical Research Professionals) (student membership $60) https:\/\/www.acrpnet.org\/<\/a>
\nLocal Chapter: http:\/\/community.acrpnet.org\/communities\/community-home?CommunityKey=ed542d20-85c0-4d30-9720-4721a2b4a14a#_ga=1.182706337.600391592.1483993187<\/a><\/p>\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.acrpnet.org\/courses\/introduction-clinical-trials\/<\/a><\/li>\n
\nLocal Chapter: https:\/\/www.socra.org\/chapters\/list-of-chapters\/view\/Greater-Nashville-Area<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/victr.vumc.org\/<\/a>
\nVICTR is a virtual home for clinical and translational research and its mission is to transform the way ideas and research discoveries make their way from origin to patient care.\u00a0 Resources to VU community<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/vkc.vumc.org\/vkc\/<\/a>
\nProvides resources of training and funding opportunities through the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/vumc.cloud-cme.com\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/vumc.cloud-cme.com\/course\/listing?p=1000<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/redcap.vumc.org\/plugins\/crc_workshop\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/vpmm\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/vpmm\/course-vpmm-rounds\/<\/a>
\nA unique training program available to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the Biomedical Sciences at Vanderbilt University allowing for integration of thesis work with important clinical, disease-based areas. This program provides a supervised experience, including didactic and experiential courses, seminars and individual experiences, under the guidance of a clinical mentor and basic science mentor.<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.vanderbilthealth.com\/volunteeratvanderbilt\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nICON
\nIQVIA
\nLabcorp<\/a>
\nCumberland Pharmaceuticals
\nSarah Cannon Research Institution
\nSt. Thomas Health<\/p>\n
\nRanking the top ten clinical research organizations in the world:
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/www.pharmaceutical-technology.com\/features\/top-ten-clinical-research-organisations\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMedPace: https:\/\/www.medpace.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (IPPCR) course trains participants on how to effectively and safely conduct clinical research. The course focuses on the spectrum of clinical research and the research process by highlighting biostatistical and epidemiologic methods, study design, protocol preparation, patient monitoring, quality assurance, ethical and legal issues, and much more. This course will be of interest to physicians, scientists, medical and dental students, nurses, public health professionals, and others conducting or planning a career in clinical research.<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/clinicalcenter.nih.gov\/training\/students\/summer-internships<\/a>
\nNot currently offered in 2024, but check back for future years. There may be other useful resources to learn about the NIH clinical center.<\/p>\n
\nThis postdoctoral fellowship program enables fellows to gain research expertise in drug development, quantitative pharmacology, and translational research while preparing them for careers as clinical pharmacologists or clinical pharmacokineticists in an industrial, academic, or regulatory setting. Fellows will first participate in clinical pharmacology and drug transport and metabolism studies with faculty at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, as well as enroll in advanced courses on PK\/PD and clinical research methods.<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.fda.gov\/about-fda\/what-we-do\/fda-101-overview-fdas-regulatory-review-and-research-activities<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/policy-and-compliance\/policy-topics\/clinical-trials\/good-clinical-training<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.ich.org\/page\/training-library<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.coursera.org\/specializations\/clinical-trials-good-clinical-practice<\/a><\/p>\n