Clinical Research Workforce Development Program

This program was developed by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and is supported by the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) through NIH/NCATS grant UM1TR004399.

This program fosters opportunities for collaboration, communication and connection with the clinical research community, expands diversity of the profession and provides clarity of the promotion and career path of clinical research service professionals.

Mission
Goals

Our Work Force Development Program seeks to improve the support, training, and career development of the clinical research profession at CU Anschutz.

The goals of this initiative are to:

Engage with clinical research professionals across campus to identify the needs of research staff.
Promote a professional community and encourage input from research service professionals.
Advocate for meaningful support and opportunities to grow professionally and develop a well- defined career path in research services.

New Clinical Research Onboarding in Canvas

Based on the results of the 2023 Workforce Development Survey, the Clinical Research Workforce Development Program embarked on the process of improving the onboarding experience for CU Anschutz clinical research professionals.

The Clinical Research Onboarding Workgroup was formed last year and has since worked to overhaul the onboarding process by customizing content by role and selecting Canvas, CU’s learning management system, as the platform to host the content.

After piloting the revamped program with five departments, we are now pleased to invite you to enroll in the new Clinical Research Onboarding Program in Canvas.

A Note for Supervisors
Please review with your new clinical research professionals the Training Plan posted in Canvas. The onboarding process is designed to be flexible to each person’s role and responsibilities. We hope the Training Plan facilitates helpful dialogue and communication with new team members.

We Welcome Your Feedback
We aim to continuously improve the onboarding experience for clinical research professionals. As you work through the revamped onboarding program, we welcome your feedback via email, the survey within Canvas or this anonymous form.

Learn more about the background and timeline of the new clinical research onboarding program and workgroup via this accessible PDF or the graphic below.