HICCC Clinical Trials Training Program
Apply now for the Clinical Trials Training Program, an 8-week virtual course for healthcare professionals to build practical skills in clinical research and patient-centered trial design. Gain the knowledge and tools to conduct high-quality, impactful studies.
What You'll Learn
From mastering biostatistics to addressing barriers to clinical trial recruitment, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of clinical research essentials, with a special focus on enhancing access.
Topics include:
- Study design strategies to broaden participation
- Addressing recruitment challenges and bias
- Key regulatory, safety, and funding requirements
- Leveraging technology and AI in research
- Approaches to community outreach and engagement
Featured Panels:
- Beyond NIH: Expanding Funding Pathways in Research
- Industry Partnership Panel
- Patient Advocate Panel
Who Should Apply
- Junior faculty, clinical fellows, trainees, or healthcare professionals with an interest in clinical research.
Program Details
When: Fridays, February 6th– March 27th, 2026, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM EST
Where: Virtual (Zoom)
Agenda
Session 1: Friday, February 6
- Welcome Message/Overview of the Course
- How Did We Get Here? Ethics and Protection / AYA & Social Media in Research
- Translational Medicine
Session 2: Friday, February 13
- Protocol Design Endpoints & Statistical Concepts for Non-Statiscians
- Clinical Research From A Global Perspective / Parallels & Pitfalls in Research
- Informed Consent
Session 3: Friday, February 20
- Data Safety Monitoring / SAE Reporting, Unanticipated Problems and SUSARS
- Adverse Event Grading and Terminology
- Consequences for Bad Research
Session 4: Friday, February 27
- Budget Considerations in Clinical Trials
- Beyond NIH: Expanding Funding Pathways in Clinical Research Panel
Session 5: Friday, March 6
Industry Partnerships Panel
Session 6: Friday, March 13
- Keynote Speaker
- Listening, Learning and Leading
Session 7: Friday, March 20
- Community, Outreach and Engagement in Clinical Trials
- Role of Technology in Building and Breaking Barriers in Clinical Research
- AI Application in Clinical Research
Session 8: Friday, March 27
Patient Advocate Panel
How To Apply
Interested candidates can apply using this link, which will ask you to:
- Enter your demographic data
- Complete a pre-program survey
- Provide a brief candidate statement describing how they plan to apply the program’s training towards career goals and/or clinical research. This could include any potential plans for trial design
- Provide an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
- Sign a commitment to attend all 8 sessions (this may vary on case-to-case basis if discussed with program manager prior).
Deadlines
- Application materials should be received by January 30, 2026.
- Acceptance decisions will be made on a rolling basis, but finalized by February 6, 2026.
