Description:

Gain the necessary skills to be MVP of your clinical study team!

This day and a half long in-person workshop is designed to equip health research staff new to UIC and/or to clinical research with fundamental knowledge and hands-on clinical skills essential for success in human subject research. Through a mix of  didactic sessions and interactive workshops, participants will gain practical expertise to navigate the research environment confidently.

Designed for:

• New UIC research staff
• Experienced professionals starting out in clinical research

Time Commitment:

May 1, 2025, 8:30am - 4:00pm
May 2, 2025, 8:30am - 12:30pm

Investment:

$25 payable by UIC account (CFOP) or credit card only.

Cost includes light breakfast on both days and lunch on day 1.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Our system includes a check payment option by default. This option is not currently available.

Workshop Overview

Day 1: Foundations & Hands-on Training

AM Session: Engaging sessions on key topics in human subject research

PM Session: Hands-on skills training in three specialized workshops (participants may select two):

• Clinical Research Skills Lab: Hands-On Training in Phlebotomy, Vital Signs & Data Collection
• Informed Consent Workshop: Essential skills for obtaining informed consent
• Recruiting Participants Made Easy: Strategies and best practices for participant recruitment

Day 2: UIC-Specific Research Training

Focused sessions covering UIC-specific policies, procedures, and resources for human subject research

Contact:

Sudeshna De, Lawrie Zhang, ccts-training@uic.edu

NOTE: Registration for this event has now closed. If you are interested in registering, please send an email to ccts-training@uic.edu.