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Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Principal Investigator (PI) for clinical trials? We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for first-time or established PIs looking to build foundational skills and knowledge to set your studies up for success!

This is a pilot training program designed to foster a supportive, cohort-based learning experience with expert guidance. You'll be joining a dedicated group of new clinical investigators who are eager to learn, grow, and succeed in clinical trial management.

Learning Objectives:

• Assemble an effective clinical research team: Identify key strategies for selecting and building a strong team, and develop skills for fostering productive, collaborative relationships with various stakeholders in clinical trials.
• Navigate the financial landscape of clinical trials: Gain proficiency in budgeting, securing funding, and managing the financial aspects for clinical studies, while emphasizing the importance of conducting thorough feasibility assessments.
• Master document control: Understand the importance of maintaining accurate, organized, and compliant study documentation, and apply best practices for effective document control throughout the lifecycle of a clinical trial.
• Implement best practices for clinical trial management: Develop a comprehensive understanding of best practices for managing clinical trials, from initiation to study closeout, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and quality in every phase of the life of the trial.

Program Details:

• 2025 Dates: April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15
• Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM each week
• Location: MR5, Room 3005 (In-person only)

Who Should Attend:

• First-time Principal Investigators or aspiring PIs for human subjects clinical research
• Clinical researchers looking to enhance their skills in managing clinical trials
• Investigators seeking to build a solid foundation in clinical research best practices

Additional Details can be found in the flyer!

Space is limited, Apply TODAY! To apply to this exclusive program use this APPLICATION LINK.

QUESTIONS? Contact: Katie Rea in the Clinical Trials Unit at kaw3j@uvahealth.org

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

NCCIH Clinical Research Tool Box: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/grants/toolbox/forms-and-logs
UVA SOM Clinical Trials Unit
UVA Resource Guide for Clinical Research

This training program is offered with the collaborative support from the UVA School of Medicine Clinical Trials Unit and the integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV). iTHRIV is supported in part by the National Center For Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number UL1TR003015.