talent development Learning & Development
The Talent Development team provides training and professional development for UFHCC staff, faculty, and affiliates. As a unit dedicated to the specific learning needs at UFHCC, the Talent Development team plays a crucial role in advancing the center’s mission by creating tailored learning opportunities, such as specialized onboarding and training programs, workshops, and resources. The team works to provide the clinical research staff and faculty with the knowledge, skills, and techniques to empower them to stay at the forefront of cancer research.
Online Learning Resources
Affiliate Training
A modified version of our Clinical Research Office’s onboarding course is available for our affiliates upon request.
Clinical Research Office Orientation
This course provides a general overview of the goals and processes of the UFHCC CRO and conveys introductory, content-specific education on topics that are essential to the conduct of oncology-focused research. Please see the CRO Guidance Document: Onboarding and Training New Staff for more information.
Investigator Training
The UFHCC Investigator Training has been developed to help investigators new to UFHCC to quickly and easily complete the mandatory trainings required before human subject research can be conducted at the University of Florida and the UF Health Cancer Center. A version of this course is also offered to scholars and fellows upon request. Please see the CRO Guidance Document Onboarding and Training New Investigators for more information.
Coming Soon!
Clinical Research Microlearning Modules
Working with the Clinical Research Office, the Talent Development team creates and maintains a library of just-in-time learning resources for clinical research staff.
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Management Fundamentals Modules
Developed in collaboration with the People Operations team, these modules form a series of micro-learnings and resources for new managers.
Live Sessions & Webinars
Clinical Research Educational Series
Each month, the CRO Education Series presents hourlong sessions on topics in clinical research to the UF Health Cancer Center CRO staff. These topics are aligned with the Joint Task Force (JTF) Core Competency Framework for Clinical Research Professionals, and frequently continuing education credit is offered for the maintenance of certifications provided by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and Society of Clinical Research Associations (SOCRA). Some examples of past sessions include a presentation on the drug development process, elements of informed consent, and common statistical tests used in cancer research, among others. A list of past events mapped to the domains can be found on our SharePoint site. As available, recordings, slides, and handouts are also saved on SharePoint for staff review.
Research Certification Test Prep Course
Twice a year, the compliance office facilitates a four-week study group for staff at UF Health Cancer Center CRO and other associated clinical units who are qualified to seek certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or the Society of Clinical research Associations (SOCRA). These sessions offer a chance to review relevant topics in clinical research and to share study tips.
Talent Development Support
Talent Development Request Form
Have a training need? Our team is available for consultations and can assist in developing, deploying, and evaluating training resources for investigators and staff. The Talent Development team is also available to provide design and technology support to other UFHCC units and programs that utilize various educational technology platforms and learning management systems, such as Canvas. Requests for educational technology support can be made with the form below:
Meet the team
Julie Thomas M.Ed.
Loren G Dixon
Ezmarelda M Humphrey
