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When you become an ACRP member, you’re joining a network with a global reach—and so much more. Our member community of 17,000 clinical research professionals look to us for gold-standard education, rigorous certification, and indispensable connections.
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Organization Membership
For organizations who want to provide their clinical study teams with continuous, ongoing education and professional development resources, Organization Membership is a turnkey and scalable solution.
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Understanding Clinical Trial Protocols
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Guidelines and Regulations Resource Center
ACRP is committed to being a trusted source for all professionals whose roles involve conducting and leading clinical research. Access the most accurate and up-to-date information related to clinical research guidelines and regulations.
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ACRP Certification Milestone Achievers
ACRP honors the 2023 Certification Milestone Achievers, an exclusive group of nearly 1,700 professionals who have consistently proven their commitment to conducting clinical trials safely, ethically, and to the highest standard.
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Boost Your Prospects with ACRP Certification
ACRP Certified professionals say their achievement results in increased job responsibility, more employment and advancement opportunities, and recognition—including promotions, bonuses, and salary increases.
Getting Started in Clinical Research
Interested in a career in clinical research? You’re in the right place! Explore career options, resources, and more to help you find your first opportunity in clinical research.
Clinical Researcher—December 2024
In the spirit of closing out one year and looking forward to the next, contributors to this issue ask readers to consider how they can go about “Clearing the Path to Tomorrow’s Impactful Trials” through improved understanding of timely aspects of informed consent, patient recruitment and engagement, trial design, artificial intelligence, and more.
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New! DCT Perspectives White Paper
This new white paper examines recent work by ACRP and its members to build awareness of the need for a new budget model for sites and to leverage the adoption of DCT elements to improve how sites are supported in their critical contribution to drug development.
Upcoming Events
Colorado Chapter: Virtual Certification Exam Prep Course
January 18, 2025
NY Metro Chapter: Virtual Course/Study Group for ACRP Certification
January 21-23, 2025
St. Louis Chapter: January 2025 Get-Together
January 22, 2025
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Discounted Rates for ACRP 2025
ACRP members save $200 on their ACRP 2025 registration—or $400 when a pre-conference workshop is also selected. With a low membership fee of $160/year, you’ll immediately recoup your investment when you register for the conference.
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Advancing People Advancing Health™
Through our gold-standard education, the most rigorous certification process in the industry, and strong comment connections – ACRP prepares clinical research professionals to be the study team members employers can trust to get it right.
Share your expertise and real-world challenges to improve how trials are conducted for the benefit of everyone.
Posted February 8, 2022 by Gary Cramer.
