PROGRAM OVERVIEW

CPRC is a one-year certificate program composed of approximately 40-44 hours of virtual and in-person didactic and interactive activities focused on research methodology and research regulatory standards.  The program is specifically designed for individuals with an interest in developing their clinical research career with aspirations of obtaining research funding.

 

At the end of this educational program, learners will be able to:

1. Describe principles research methodology including study design, epidemiology, statistics

2. Apply principles of research methodology to their proposed research projects and to review of medical literature

3. Describe and follow IRB, VA IRB and common rule regulations that apply to conduct of safe and ethical research

4. Identify VA and non-VA resources that are available to conduct research

5. Identify qualities of a high-quality research mentors and research collaborations

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM APPLICANTS MUST BE AFFILIATED WITH VA HEALTHCARE, UCF, OR NEMOURS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL.