ACRP event: Conducting Research to Support Device Development

There's an ACRP meeting in Philadelphia titled, "Conducting Research to Support Device Development."

This will be a Presentation by:
Stephen Wilcox, Ph.D, FIDSA
Principal, Design Science

Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Time: 6:00-8:00pm (dinner provided)
Location: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
CTRB Building 4th floor #4040

So, whether you have an interest in clinical research or medical devices, this event could be highly educational for you. Plus, I'm sure it will be a great networking event. Look for local ACRP chapter activities in your area.

CLICK HERE for more information and to register for this event!

Certification in clinical research

The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) provides certification: formal recognition of clinical research professionals who have met eligibility requirements and demonstrated specific, job-related skills.

Learn More About: CRA Certification; CRC Certification; PI Certification; CTI Certification

For employers, Certification can serve several purposes from providing evidence of experience and qualifications of a research team to the FDA, or other regulatory bodies, during an inspection, to validating competency when considering a new employee. Recently, evidence has indicated that regulators believe Certification reduces risk to research subjects. There are fewer errors, lower costs, more rapid turnaround, and greater safety in clinical trials when Certified professionals are involved.

Since 1992, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) has been the leading certifier of clinical research professionals with more than 25,000 professionals holding a designation from our accrediting bodies to date.

http://www.acrpnet.org

ACRP articles on research careers for physicians working in industry

The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) has several interesting articles in the April issue of the Monitor.

You can read the article by opening the link here and then skipping to page 21 where you will find an article written by Jonathan P. Gertler, MD titled, "Pathways, Strategies, and Contributions for MDs in Industry."

On page 25, you'll find an article titled, "A Close Look at Medical Writing."

You can also read the Sept 2011 issue of the Monitor that is focused on Careers in Clinical Research.

ACRP Certification

Find out what more than 25,000 clinical research professionals already know. Earning your designation demonstrates you have achieved the clinical research industry's premier Certification. This career milestone will validate your clinical research knowledge, skills, and application — apply for Certification today.

CCRA® — Certified Clinical Research Associate
CCRC® — Certified Clinical Research Coordinator
CPI® — Certified Physician Investigator

Benefits of Certification include:

• Evidence of experience and qualifications of a research team
• Validation of competency when considering a new employee
• Reduction of risk to research subject
• Recently, evidence has indicated that regulators believe ACRP Certification Programs result in fewer errors, lower costs, more rapid turnaround, and greater safety in clinical trials when Certified professionals are involved. 

Since 1992, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) has been the leading certifier of clinical research professionals with almost 24,000 professionals holding a designation from our accrediting bodies to date.

Physician Career Transitions Into Pharmaceutical Medicine

I hope you'll join me as I present a webinar with the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) about "Physician Career Transitions Into Pharmaceutical Medicine: Are You Ready for the Transition?"

Date: Feb. 8, 2011
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern Time

This presentation will explore success stories and failures of practicing physicians who have made career transitions into pharmaceutical medicine. We will also examine results from several physician surveys, exploring myths and misconceptions that are highly prevalent as medical doctors prepare for a career transition. Finally, we will also explore effective strategies that will assist physicians in making smooth and successful transitions into the pharmaceutical industry.

Utilizing a combination of several case studies, survey results, interactive feedback, and a didactic format, this presentation will illustrate physician attitudes and career trends that reflect the transition process as medical doctors consider careers in pharmaceutical medicine and/or clinical research. Participation is encouraged, as attendee feedback will reveal how pharmaceutical professionals view the transitional process, taking into consideration where a physician is in his or her career as they contemplate the paths their careers could take.

ACRP 2012 Global Conference

Register for the ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals) 2012 Global Conference & Exhibition by December 31 and save $200 with Early-Bird rates.

ACRP 2012 Global Conference
April 14-17, 2012 – Houston, Texas, USA

The program for the ACRP 2012 Global Conference features more than 125 sessions covering 12 Topic Areas – all delivered by leading speakers.

You can register for ACRP 2012 here.

Experience two sesssions from the ACRP 2011 Global Conference & Exhibition for FREE through April 1, 2012. Free sessions include:

• Innovation & Global Health, featuring Tachi Yamada, MD, President, Global Health Program, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
• Regulatory Affairs Public Forum, featuring representatives from global regulatory agencies addressing issues facing clinical trials

You can view these sessions here.

ACRP 2011 Global Conference Virtual Session

For the first time ever watch sessions from the ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals) Global Conference & Exhibition live or on-demand without the need for travel.

Earn 6 Contact Hours (Accreditation Information) while virtually attending 6 Conference Sessions from highly-rated speakers, all at your convenience.

Live video sessions will begin promptly as scheduled. Archived on-demand versions will be available within 24 hours of the original broadcast.

$299 Member Price | $599 Regular Price
A link to access live and on-demand sessions, handouts and evaluations will be included in your confirmation email after purchase. Archived sessions will be available through August 8. Only the purchaser is eligible to receive contact hours, and evaluations for contact hours must be completed by August 8.

The following sessions are included in the ACRP 2011 Global Conference Virtual Session Package:

• Implementing FDA/OHRP Training Standards: Are You Compliant?
• So You Think You Know GCP...
• FDA/OHRP Update
• Fast Track to Success for New Clinical Research Coordinators
• US Healthcare Reform's Continuing Impact On Our Industry
• Increasing Predictable Site Enrollment Success

ACRP 2011 Global Conference & Exhibition: Innovation & Global Health

Today is Day #2 of the ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals) 2011 Global Conference & Exhibition in Seattle. This year’s program includes more than 125 sessions covering 13 topic areas – all delivered by leading speakers.

You can catch one of the sessions later today as a streaming video:

Innovation & Global Health
Monday, May 2
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PDT

There are great disparities in healthcare throughout the world. Nearly 8 million children die each year from conditions that could be prevented or treated easily. To address these problems, there needs to be political will to address them, commitment of financial resources and, most importantly, innovation. Hear Tachi Yamada, MD, President, Global Health Program, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, address Innovation and Global Health.

CRA, CRC, CPI, and CTI Certification for Clinical Research

Learn more about clinical research certification. Do you know what CRA, CRC, CPI, and CTI stand for? More alphabet soup?

The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) was created to house all non-Physician certification programs (CRA, CRC and non-physician Investigator).

The Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators (APPI ) is affiliated with ACRP and is now the administrative entity for the Physician Investigator exam. So, let's take a look at each of these acronyms:

• CRA: Clinical Research Associate
• CRC: Clinical Research Coordinator
• CPI: Clinical Physician Investigator
• CTI: Clinical Trial Investigator

You can learn more about these clinical research certifications by visiting the ACRP website.

Applied Clinical Trials (January 2010)

Interested in a non-clinical career focused on industry-related clinical research? You may want to start reading Applied Clinical Trials. You can view the January 2010 electronic edition by clicking here. This publication is a service of Advanstar Communications.

Advanstar also publishes magazines and websites like:

• Pharmaceutical Executive
• BioPharm International
  
• Pharmaceutical Technology

If you're really serious about a career in clinical trials, then you may want to consider pursuing your CCRA® (Certified Clinical Research Associate), CCRC® (Certified Clinical Research Coordinator), or CPI® (Certified Physician Investigator). These credentials can be achieved through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).

Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators (APPI)

The Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators (APPI) is an organization that provides a host of resources for physicians who are in the pharmaceutical industry. They hold conferences, they provide education, and there are many membership benefits associated with the APPI. You can even achieve a certification as a Certified Physician Investigator (CPI). The APPI has a very close relationship with the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). Don't get that confused with the Association of Clinical Researchers and Educators (ACRE). The first few letters of the acronym are the same "ACR" but the last letter is a P instead of an E. Here's another interesting bit of trivia: The APPI used to be the American Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians (AAPP).

Another organization that may be of interest is the International Federation of Associations of Pharmaceutical Physicians (IFAPP).

Membership for the APPI is $300/year and to join:

All pharmaceutical physicians and all physicians in good standing (MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent degree) who, in addition to their other professional work, devote a substantial portion of their time to:

• Performing studies of drugs, biologics, devices, vaccines or diagnostics
• Activities related to research, development or regulation of these products
• Teaching the subject of pharmaceutical medicine and who will uphold the policies of APPI and subscribe to its bylaws
  

To learn more about the APPI, visit: http://www.appi.org

Fundamentals of Clinical Research

The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) has a two-day course coming up. It's called: Fundamentals of Clinical Research

Sept. 10-11, 2009, Houston, TX
Oct. 15-16, 2009, Alexandria, VA

Fundamentals of Clinical Research is designed for those who aspire to the following roles: clinical research professionals managing studies at clinical research sites or monitoring studies, product managers, clinical investigators, institutional review board members, clinical pharmacologists, and research pharmacists.

Here are the learning objectives (you can receive continuing education credits):

* Discuss the main historical events which led to the increasing regulation of the development of medicinal products, devices and biologics
* Explain the differences in the development processes for medicinal products, devices and biologics
* Identify the roles and responsibilities of clinical research professionals in the overall process of conducting a clinical trial and how each professional contributes to that process
* Apply the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in their daily functions
* Identify the main regulations which govern the practice of clinical research
* Observe the additional rules applicable to research funded by the Federal government and bodies like the NCI and NIH
* Identify ethical issues involved with conducting clinical research
* Identify the protections given to human subjects in research
* Describe the process of obtaining informed consent from human subjects
* Describe the respective roles and responsibilities of clinical research professionals notably Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), and Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)
* Identify and evaluate Unanticipated Problems
* Define the criteria for reporting unanticipated problems and adverse events

If you're interested in pursuing a career in clinical research, then you may want to evaluate your skills and competencies based on the learning objectives listed above. How well can you explain/identify/describe/discuss/etc. each of the points listed above?

For more information about this course, click here.

Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators

The Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators (APPI) has a simple mission: "To enhance the proficiency of pharmaceutical physicians and physician investigators, the Academy shall promote the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge concerning therapeutic action, investigation and development of medicines and diagnostics, and the protection of the welfare of patients and study subjects." There was an organization called the American Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians (AAPP), but they folded into the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and formed the APPI. In other words, the former AAPP is now the APPI. Wow, can you keep up with all these acronyms?

Association of Clinical Research Professionals ACRP

Thinking about getting certified in 2009 to boost your clinical research skills? The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) provides certification for each of the following:

• CRA
• CRC
• CTI
• CPI

Do you know what each of those acronyms stand for? To learn more, visit the ACRP website here:
http://www.acrpnet.org

Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators

The Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators (APPI) now has a website. You can visit them here: http://www.appinet.org/

This organization used to be called the American Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians (AAPP) and they had a website at www.aapp.org

In 2005, The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and the Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators (APPI) - formerly known as the American Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians (AAPP) - signed a definitive agreement signifying a formal affiliation between the two groups and their related Education Foundation activities.

The academy also offers certification as a Certified Physician Investigator (CPI). If you're heavily involved in clinical research, this may be something worth pursuing.