Why: To provide basic tools, familiarize attendees with research study terms, and help those new to research avoid common pitfalls.
Who: For young investigators and research staff who are new to research, as well as any who could use a refresher course in key aspects of a clinical trial. The CCTS strongly encourages new faculty, coordinators, budget and regulatory staff to attend. *Attendees may earn 4 AMAPRA Category 1 CME credits.
Where: Presented via Zoom
When: Offered every 2-3 months | 9am-12:30pm. See datails below
Next Live Session:
CCTS Research Orientation Program (ROP) Live Session
October 22, 2026, 9am-12:30pm
Click Here to Register for ROP *
*Please note: The Research Orientation Program (ROP) now combines self-paced online modules on human subjects research, Good Clinical Practice, and essential study processes with a required interactive live session. Participants must complete the coursework and exam, then attend one live session to receive course credit.
Looking ahead - ROP Live Sessions:
| January 28, 2027; 9am-12:30pm |
| March 11, 2027; 9am-12:30pm |
| May 27, 2027; 9am-12:30pm |
For a full list of all CCTS events, visit our upcoming events.
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*Continuing Medical Education Credits: For CCTS courses that offer CME credit (ROP, RTP, and RSS), completing the evaluation link provided at the close of each course is mandatory to receive the credit. The deadline to complete the evaluation is one week after the conclusion of the activity. Click here for more info.