This was really helpful, but I would like to confirm if there's a way I can switch to clinical research with a BSC in botany. Are there MSc programs that can be taken to also aid my transition?
Hi Clinical Research Diva! I'm so happy to have come across your youtube channel. I'm Ian from the Philippines and am currently a study coordinator for five oncology clinical trials. I have a background in molecular biology and medicine. May I ask for advice regarding shifting from an SC to a Clinical Research Associate position? I also would want to become a project manager someday. Thank you for your insights and more power to your channel! :)
Can't thank you enough! This is everything I needed and more being told in the most patient and easy to understand manner. Yes, clinical trial jobs will always exist no matter what. I never even knew there so many roles or positions attached to it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, advice, tips and all. My question would be about someone who does not have a degree but who is passionate about this field. How do they break into it? They have all the medical assistant, PCT, PCU certificates and more which are directly related to the health field but just about to start school for a degree. Is there any chance of a role they can begin with in this field?
I actually work in a CRO as a Med Info Spec and I really want to transition to the Clinical Research Field but I'm scared because I don't have that much experience yet and my degree is in Psychology. This was really helpful. Thank you!
I liked your video. I was a physician and now I want to enter into clinical research I don't know what should be my entry point ' I have a goal to move ahead and become PI Can you guide me as to how should I proceed.
I am a foreign medical graduate ! I found about ccrps courses ! What do you think are they accridited ? Can I find a job after completing these courses
I am a CRC with a BSc in biology. I found this field by accident as a nurses aid after college. 10 yrs ago!! Now Im trying to find my way over to the Sponsor side from the CRO side. I am looking at CTM or CTM assistant to start. Thanks for this informative video. I wish I had someone like you to show me other options for my degree and love for medicine. New Subscriber instantly!!
Thank you for your help I am a doctor from overseas I want to ask you about the courses that I can do it online helping me to be a clinical research coordinator thank you
Hi! No, actually you'll find most sites have regulatory in one location, pharmacy in another and then another location where you actually monitor data. So there's plenty of walking around! Some sites require that you have a flu shot before conducting a visit but in my experience, it is rare. Thanks!
Hi, your video was very encouraging. I’ve been a Medical Assistant for 20yrs. I started as a CRC Dec of 2016. In the beginning it all seemed foreign to me bc I had to literally self teach. Thank God I had some good CRA that helped as well...then after a few months it all started coming together. It still a lot of things I need to learn and sometimes I am so overwhelmed. My area doesn’t have any CRC that could mentor me. I’ve been looking for classes to take for CRC training in my area but most of everything requires a BS degree. I’ve also contacted Clinical Fast track, but since Im a little experienced there’s not much they could offer. My goal is to take the CRC certification once I find a class that would help me study for it. Do you have any suggestions for classes and a fresh CRC that does everything? My apologies for all long post.
I am really interested in to go in to this field but not finding any trial coordinator job. Can you please suggest ,where should I apply for these jobs and is there any recruiters?
Hi Ms. Clinical Research Diva! My name is Dexter. I’m a foreign medical graduate and with a Bachelors degree in Biology in Manila. I didn’t pursue my medical profession anymore after school. Instead, I migrated to the US and managed our small family business in the Bay Area. After many years, I have decided to start exploring other career paths related to my educational background. I’m interested in clinical research. But to be very honest, I don’t know where to start. I have no prior experience or whatsoever. I wonder if I should go back to school to increase my chances of landing an entry level job. I have a phone interview on Monday for a position as a CRCA with Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vaccine Program at Stanford. Any pointers you can provide me will be greatly appreciated. Respectfully yours, Dexter Abrantes
Hi! I am so thrilled I stumbled across your video it was extremely informative and encouraging. I am currently an RVT (registered vet tech) looking to move over into clinical research in human medicine. I was lucky enough to shadow a coordinator a few days ago and I will likely apply for some of the open positions, but I just worry that I may not have enough experience or my experience doesn't translate well. You mentioned training in the video and I was just wondering if you could elaborate on what that consists of and what one can expect in that area. I have great medical knowledge from my tech degree and I'm great with people, but I just don't know much about research and trials themselves and all that goes into running one . Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
Thank you so much for this video, very helpful and insightful ! I recently completed my masters degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Research. However, the only time I have been exposed to any research is during my undergraduate days doing my year long projects, participating in experiments, and picking my professors brains about their own past research. For the past 2 years, I've been a behavioral therapist working with individuals with autism so my professional experience is lacking as well. What are some tips that could help me stand out and catch the recruiters eyes when looking at my resume or previous experience?
First of all, I would like to thank you for such a video, that information is way valuable. Therefore, I would like to ask you one questions. I have a BS in sports science but not experience in research. However, clinical research got my attention and I want to pursue this career, but even for coordinator (the button chain I believe) the majority of the recruiters are asking for previous experiences. So, how you did it, or what would you recommend me to do in order to get hired with not experience? Thanks!
Hello! Great question. If you live near a university, checkout if they are doing any research in sports medicine, even if it is not a clinical trial. Build a rapport with that research doctor and see if you can volunteer or work part-time on the project so you can add it to your resume. Additionally, if you are working at a practice currently using your degree, talk to your boss about starting clinical trials, there are often pain med trials that are short-term. And then ask if you can take the lead as a coordinator. Bascially, create your experience opportunity by bringing research into your current job if that is a possibility. Hope that helps!
Clinical Research Diva thank you, of course it will help. However, I was looking into a Certificate of Study in Clinical Research program, guessing that it will help me to get in easily. Thus, would you have any recommendations, meaning anything that could be valuable without spending to much. Thanks
Hello! If you have an Associates or BA, it is not impossible but I don;t vbelieve it iwll be "quick". You will just have to highlight your expereince in clinical research which means you will likely have to get some time coordinatoring under your belt before pursuing a monitoring position. Or you can try to get an admin position at a CRO and work your way to monitor. If someone doesn't have a college degree, my advice is to become a medical assistant and start working for a doctor that does clinical trials and just work your way to study coordinator. It will be a longer climb to monitor but in the interim perhaps you can complete a degree program. Thanks.
thank you so much for this video it ws very insighful,im a final year medical student in europe i want to move to the u.s im so interested in clinical research any pointers will be most helpful
Great! With that background you should easily get your foot in the door. I'm going to talk with a recruiter and then post a video with some tips for people in your situation. Thanks for the question!
One of the most useful videos I’ve ever watched on RU-vid in my 26 years of life. You speak very well and have a lot of insight on the topic of clinical research. I have my Bachelors in Public Health and have also done bench work during my minor in chemistry. I’m currently working at a Phase 1 CRO as a Medical Research Associate and interested in a transition to more patient care vs participant environment. I’m currently looking at a clinical research coordinator position at a university cancer center. I agree with you, this field is built for growth in any direction of the spectrum. It’s brilliant.
Hi. You can try for an entry level administrative position like a regulatory assistant or project assistant at a CRO and then go through their training program. Or you can get some experience by volunteering at a site. Many sites are open weekends or need administrative help after 5 a few days a week. Hope this helps.
Hello and thank you!!! What a great question. Here’s my quick answer but feel free to email me for details (ejohnson@researchtrainingsolutions.com). 1. It’s all about the CV because that’s what they see first. Use the lingo. Take your coordinator experience and just state it in language that a monitor would use on their resume. Focus more on QA/QC components than clinical. Take trainings that CRA’s would and put it on your CV. 2. Using that idea, in your role as a coordinator, take on tasks that a monitor would perform. Really explore QA/QC tasks in your current role and if there are not a lot, create them! 3. If you have the flexibility, seek a position other than monitor to get in the CRO/pharma door and just work your way into the monitor position. The great thing about CRO’s/pharma companies is mobility can happen quickly so you are not locked into a position for years but can move and grow at your desired pace. I hope this helps!
