| The Society of Clinical Research Associates, Inc. is a non-profit, professional organization dedicated to the continuing education and development of clinical research professionals.
11,110+ Members; 6,100 Certified Clinical Research Professionals "CCRP"; 40+ educational programs in 2008; 80 examination sites, in 2008. The 18th Annual Conference will be held in Nashville, Tennessee - September 24 to 27, 2009 - at the Gaylord Opryland Resort.
Our mission is to provide training, continuing education, and an
internationally recognized certification program that promote quality
clinical research to protect the welfare of research participants and
improve global health.
SoCRA 2009 Election
Click Here for Election Information.
SoCRA Chapter Links for Non-English Speaking Members
New FDA Guidance for Industry Computerized Systems Used in Clinical Investigations
The FDA published the new guidance document for electronic records, "Guidance for Industry Computerized Systems Used in Clinical Investigations." Click Here (PDF).
SoCRA Offers CNE and CME for Conferences, Seminars, and Workshops
SoCRA offers CNE (Continuing Nurse Education) and CME (Continuing Medical Education) for all conferences, seminars and workshops.
- CNE for Nurses: SoCRA is approved as a provider of Continuing Nurse Education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
- CME for Physicians: The Society of Clinical Research Associates is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
George Washington University Scholarships and Fee-waived Applications
SoCRA members who apply to the following GWU programs and/or scholarship opportunity will have the application fee waived. The George Washington University (GW) Clinical Research Administration Program is offering four scholarships (not restricted to SoCRA members), each for $5,500 for their fully online Master in Health Sciences or Master in Nursing degrees in Clinical Research Administration (CRA). The scholarship will cover 25% of the total 2008-2009 tuition costs ($20,556) for the graduate degree in CRA. See the FAQ page for more information.
Member Benefit: Drexel eLearning Tuition Discount
As a member of SoCRA, you are eligible to receive a 10-25% reduction off the regular on-campus tuition rate at Drexel University when you take courses online. As an added benefit, spouses and immediate family members of SoCRA members are also eligible to receive the same tuition reduction for Drexel's online programs through this educational collaboration. Pursuing a degree has never been easier, or more affordable! SoCRA-related online programs include MS in Clinical Research Organization and Management, MSN in Clinical Trials Research and well as shorter certificate programs. Additional discounted programs include undergraduate and graduate programs in business, human resources, nursing, engineering, information systems, education and health sciences.
Delivered fully online, Drexel's programs are highly interactive and are designed for working professionals seeking to earn a degree or additional certification. The online programs follow the same high academic standards and lead to the same quality degrees as on-campus, with no commuting or career interruption.
To learn more about this collaboration and Drexel’s online programs, please visit the SoCRA partner page at www.drexel.com/socra or contact the SoCRA partnership liaison, Nicole Brown, at 215-895-0916 / nab46@drexel.edu.
To qualify for these reduced tuition rates, members and their spouses should use "SOCRA" as your affiliation code when you complete an application.
Member Benefit: No-cost Basic GCP and Research Protections On-line Education
SoCRA offers no-cost basic GCP and Research Protections on-line education.
SoCRA has joined The Collaborative Institutional Training Program (CITI) to offer SoCRA members free entry-level Basic Courses in the Protection of Human Research Subjects including Biomedical Focus, Social and Behavioral Focus, and Refresher Courses, as well as the basic course on GCP (Good Clinical Practice course).
Click Here for information about CITI.
Click Here to register for courses. Under “Participating Institutions” - click on “Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA)”
Those wishing to accrue CME by taking these programs should read on. Click Here to find out more.
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SoCRA Education Calendar Highlights
The Society of Clinical Research Associates is pleased to highlight our SoCRA Education Calendar with you.
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Device Research Workshop
Chicago, IL
May, 2009 |
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FDA Clinical Trial Requirements
Minneapolis, MN
June, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA
October, 2009 |
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Monitoring Workshop
Denver, CO
June, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
October, 2009 |
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Certification Prep Course
Houston, TX
September, 2009
Nashville, TN
September, 2009 |
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Clinical Science Course
Boston, MA
July, 2009
St. Louis, MO
November, 2009 |
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Clinical Site Management
Ottawa, ON, Canada
July, 2009
Memphis, TN
November, 2009 |
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Advanced Site Mgt: Finance
Philadelphia, PA
October, 2009 |
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Clinical Investigator Workshop
Miami Beach, FL
December, 2009 |
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Legal, Ethical and Practical Considerations in Protecting Human Research Participants
TBD |
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SOP Workshop
San Francisco, CA
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The SoCRA Classifieds
The SoCRA Classifieds offer listings of organizations seeking clinical researchers.
Topics in Focus: Device Clinical Trials - Regulatory Considerations by Michael E. Marcarelli, Pharm.D. (412 KB PDF)
Past Topics in Focus Articles
The SoCRA Certification Program
The SoCRA Certification program offers the designation "Certified Clinical Research Professional" to eligible researchers. Click Here for the examination schedule!
SoCRA's 18th Annual Conference in September, 2009
New! NCI Promotional Tools Increase Awareness of Clinical Trials
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) announces the availability of two new patient education posters and a pin to increase awareness about clinical trials. Their purpose is to begin the discussion with cancer patients that a trial may be a reasonable option in the continuum of their cancer care. To get more information about the NCI posters and pins, call the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-800-4-CANCER or visit www.cancer.gov. To order posters directly, please click: POSTERS and for pins, please click: PINS.
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