Become a Principal or Sub Investigator (PI, Sub-I)

Investigator Benefits

Offer cutting-edge, life-saving treatment options.
Earn additional revenue.
Improve health outcomes and quality of care.
Increased practice visibility, reputation, and referrals
Recruit and retain talent.

Role of a PI

A clinical investigator is responsible for the planning and execution of a clinical study. The investigator is also expected to conduct ethical research, protect the rights of human subjects, and contribute knowledge to their area of expertise.

The MCA’s NEW Investigator Training program offers you the opportunity to gain entry-level clinical research knowledge and the coaching you will need to set up a successful research site and get started as an investigator. No previous experience as an investigator is required to qualify for the training.

Course Description

Using a blended learning approach, the MCA’s Clinical Trial Academy (CTA) NEW Investigator training combines eLearning licensed from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) with virtual instructor-led sessions held on Friday afternoons 1X/month for 1.5 hours per session for a total of 8 sessions (click here for more information including the training schedule)

Training

24/7 on-demand access to ACRP’s eLearning portal.
9 required eLearning modules
8, 1.5-hour training sessions, held 1X/month and taught by experienced CRC instructors.

Qualifications

Must be a licensed physician (MD, DO), PharmD, or advanced practitioner (NP, PA, PharmD, PhD) with a license to practice in Texas or New Mexico.
Candidates must reside in Texas and New Mexico.

Certificates will be provided following the completion of (9) ACRP e-Learning modules and student participation in eight (8) virtual instructor-led coaching sessions.

Sergio Guerrero, MD

Study Manager / ICON

Laura Herrera, DNP, CPI

Western Sky Medical Research

Catherine Posey-Sariñana, CCRC

Independent Consultant

Yvonne (Anna) Rodriguez

CEO, Owner / Egality Sciences, Inc.

Allen Savedra, CRA II

CEO, Owner / AJS Services in Clinical Research, LLC

Wenoah Veikley, RN, BsN

CEO, Owner AXCES Research & Health

Phil Reed Boyce, JD

CEO, Owner / Boyce Biosciences

Daniel Deleon

CRC / TTUHSC-EP

Brenda Castillo

Director TTUHSC-EP

Ryan Casey, MD, FP, PI

Independent Consultant

Jesse Young, Ph.D., PI,

Medical Director TriCore Reference Laboratories & Research Institute

Sandra Smith

VP Strategic Alliances / WCG-Clinical

How to Advance in Clinical Research?

You can obtain an academic degree in clinical research or medicine development (MS, PhD). Several professional associations offer training, resources, and networking opportunities to serve the needs of research professionals at multiple stages of their career:

Good Clinical Practice Course

As a requirement to enter the field, the FDA also requires taking a Good Clinical Practice Course. The National Institutes of Health offers a free course which can be found HERE.

PI Competency Domains & Guidelines

The ACRP’s Functional Competency Guidelines for Principle and Sub Investigators provide a framework for the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to effectively perform the role of a PI. Clinical trial sites should also familiarize themselves with the new Competency Domains for Clinical Research Professionals. These domains were developed by the Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency in collaboration with ACRP to promote the quality and standardization of the research profession, and to ensure clinical research professionals receive the training they need to be successful.