Clinical Research Fastrack

Navigating the Clinical Research Landscape: The Vital Role of Career Guidance

Career Guidance

The journey into the dynamic and ever-evolving world of clinical research is as exhilarating as it is challenging. For aspiring professionals, the path is filled with opportunities, but it can also be daunting due to its complexity and competitiveness. This is where the significance of career guidance becomes imperative, particularly the kind provided by institutions … Read more

Overcoming Adversity in the First SIV – A Guide to Thriving as a CRA

After my first SIV, I was very concerned that my career in clinical research was on the line. How could I have failed so miserably? The SIV was poorly completed, from preparation through execution, and was an abject embarrassment. The only positive aspect was that it provided an invaluable perspective on the importance of adequate … Read more

Clinical Research Associate(CRA): Day in the life

There is nothing more exciting to a new Clinical Research Associate (CRA) than the first independent on-site monitoring visit, for it is an enormous accomplishment demonstrative of organizational trust in the CRAs judgement, monitoring proficiency, and critical thinking. A fitting baseball metaphor describes it perfectly; it is like being called from the minor leagues to … Read more