We are experiencing serious shortfalls in the number of clinical research physicians (principal investigators) needed to keep the enterprise healthy, in part due to aging populations and to the aftereffects of restrictions and burnout from pandemic conditions. It is estimated that less than 5% of U.S. physicians are participating in clinical research at any given time. Is there a sustainable path to attracting and retaining new and returning physicians for conducting clinical studies? With approximately 70,000 clinical studies ongoing or planned, and 35% being U.S.-only, the challenge is to create a collective approach addressing the gap ahead. Sponsors, contract research organizations, site networks, and medical associations realized during the worst days of COVID-19 that collective minds create solutions. Engaging/involving more "research naïve" physicians is a key to success for stakeholders everywhere. Understanding what these physicians need is important. This panel will include physicians who are new to the principal investigator role. Why did they add clinical research to their patient-care services? What have they learned? Why have they continued in clinical research? Are their communities showing greater interest? What are their enrolled patients sharing with them about their experiences as participants?
CEU: 1.00 ACRP
Speakers:
Edwin Burkett, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Alliance Medical Ministry
Amir Herman, DO, Medical Director, East Northport Medical Care
Nancy Sacco, PhD, VP Head of Clinical and Site Development Operations, SiteBridge Research Inc
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