Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Training Program Information Session
The C&RA Experience training program involves theoretical learning and a practical externship in the clinical trials environment to provide:
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- Knowledge of drug development, clinical trial design and regulatory processes relevant to the management and operations of clinical trials
- Awareness of the different roles of the clinical and regulatory affairs team
- Training in essential skills (hard and soft) that are required for a career in the industry.
- Hands-on experience in clinical and regulatory affairs in the context of clinical trials. [For McGill trainees only]
Info Session for the C&RA Experience: Thursday, September 23rd @ 12 – 12:30 pm. Learn more about the program and application requirements.
The session will be recorded, registered participants will receive a link to the recording. Note: The recording will be available as early as September 27.
Register for the info session: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cra_exp_info
This program is aimed at preparing trainees for a career as a CRA, CRC, MSL, regulatory affairs specialist, scientific evaluator, and more. Some of the tangible outcomes of this program for trainees are:
- Completion of certifications in Good Clinical Practice (ICH) and Health Canada Division 5.
- Knowledge of the regulations and practices around clinical research, interventional trials, sponsor-initiated trials, and drug development for adult and pediatric patients
- Access to a network of clinical trials professionals and past alumni of the program.
- Practical onsite experience in a busy academic clinical trials center (Centre for Innovative Medicine (CIM) of the Research Institute of the MUHC). [For McGill Students only]
Participants to the C&RA program spend approximately 2 hours a week participating in special seminars and journal clubs (online in 2021-2022) curated to expand their understanding of the different components of drug development and clinical research. Two formal certifications for conducting clinical research will be completed online. The program provides one on one career advising to trainees as they discover more about different roles and aspects of the clinical and regulatory affairs sub-sector. Substantial time will be spent on learning about activities associated with conducting clinical trials and clinical research.
IMPORTANT DATES (2021-2022)
Applications open: September 27, 9:00 EST - October 4, 23:59 EST | Link for applications: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cra_exp
Review of applications: October 4 - 8
Interview period: October 12 - 22
Final decision: Week of October 25
Expected start of the program: November 2021
Expected completion of the program: May 2022
Online Event Instructions
A link will be shared with registered participants the day before.