ACRP The Monitor Magazine

The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) has a very active chapter in San Francisco, California.  When I first moved to California and wanted to become a CRA, the local chapter assisted me with some helpful connections and networking opportunities.  I learned about a clinical research certificate program through a local university, attended seminars on clinical research topics and issues, and enjoyed various relevant educational events.

I've lapsed on my membership, I have not pursued ACRP certification, and I've never attended global conference, but I'm still on the mailing list. ;) Today I was cleaning up emails from the past few weeks (sorry readers, I have been slammed at work and I am over a month behind on correspondence - yikes!) and I noticed that the September Issue of the ACRP professional publication, The Monitor is offered for free online.

The September Monitor magazine topic may be of interest to many of you: Careers in Clinical Research.  It seems to be another terrific edition with a diverse group of authors and every article looks interesting.  Here is a sampling of some of the most relevant articles you can read in this online edition:

• I Want to Become a Clinical Research Associate . . .But How Do I Get My Foot in the Door? by Jill Matzat, RN, BSN, CCRA, CCRT

• The Seven Key Traits of the Great CRO CRA by Brenda Reese, RN, CCRA, BSN

• How Can Professional Development Advance My Clinical Research Career? (An Interview) by Esther Daemen, BSN, CPP, CPM, PG Cert Bus Admin (Open)

and more!

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• How to Break In To The Industry January 2009
• 5 Career Tips for a Young CRA July 2011