talent development Learning & Development

A modified version of our Clinical Research Office’s onboarding course is available for our affiliates upon request. 

This course provides a general overview of the goals and processes of the 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.  

The Investigator Training has been developed to help investigators new to the UF Health Cancer Institute 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 Institute. 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. 

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. 

Developed in collaboration with the People Operations team, these modules form a series of micro-learnings and resources for new managers.

Each month, the CRO Education Series presents hourlong sessions on topics in clinical research to the UF Health Cancer Institute 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.

Twice a year, the talent development team facilitates a four-week study group for staff at UF Health Cancer Institute 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.