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A stepwise introduction to careers in clinical research. This program helps students discover the skills they already have that are valuable in clinical research. The goal is to spark a passion for clinical research, help students see themselves as part of the scientific community, and give them the confidence to pursue a career that makes a real difference.

Research Runway Program (RRP)

Overview

A stepwise introduction to careers in clinical research:

  1. Online Clinical Research Training: earn a digital badge that introduces students to the vocabulary of clinical research, how clinical research is different from other types of research, the basic parts of clinical research, career paths, and preparing for a role in clinical research
  2. Career immersion experiences: hands-on experience and orientation to clinical research
  3. Career planning session: prepares students for next steps

This program helps students discover the skills they already have that are valuable in clinical research.

The goal is to spark a passion for clinical research, help students see themselves as part of the scientific community, and give them the confidence to pursue a career that makes a real difference.

Who It's For

Undergraduates.

Also, the program is valuable for clinical research faculty who want to recruit undergrads to their research programs. Interested faculty who would like to serve as mentors/content experts for shadowing should contact Paige Gray (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Susan Pusek (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Program Details

Designed to be completed within 4 months:

  1. Online introduction to Clinical Research (~15hrs)
  2. Career immersion
  3. Career consultation

The program is flexible to meet needs of the student. It includes informal meetings with CRPs in the field (Zoom Into Research events), tangible work products to be displayed by the student, and opportunities to attend various networking events.

Benefits

Digital badge awarded via the Credly platform

Upon completion of Step 1, students will obtain a digital badge that may be displayed on their resume, LinkedIn, and other online platforms.

Students will learn:

  • Essential terminology used in clinical research, including the ability to analyze clinical research protocols to identify key components and the responsibilities of various team members involved in clinical research
  • Different types of biomedical research and the specific goals of clinical research
  • Different career pathways of interest within the clinical research field based on personal interests, skills, and values

Students can participate in valuable networking opportunities.

How to Apply

Interested students may contact Paige Gray (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to enroll.

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