AGA - American Gastroenterological Association Inc.

08/30/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/30/2024 09:05

Become a clinical trialist and help reduce health disparities in IBD research

Are you a gastroenterologist who is passionate about reducing health disparities and increasing diversity in clinical research? Apply now to join the next cohort of the free GI Clinical Trialists Bootcamp: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), taking place November 2024 through January 2025. Applications close on Oct. 7, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

This comprehensive 10-week virtual and on-demand training program is designed to provide gastroenterologists with the knowledge and confidence to engage underrepresented and underserved patients in clinical research. The curriculum covers essential topics such as regulatory requirements, clinical trial operations, protocol development and informed consent.

Key benefits of the Bootcamp:

  • Learn what it takes to be an IBD clinical trial investigator.
  • Gain the confidence to speak with underrepresented and underserved patients about clinical research.
  • Increase enrollment of minority patients in clinical research to improve care for all IBD patients.

There is no cost to participate, and AGA membership is not required. Join us in this important initiative to enhance diversity and reduce health disparities in clinical research.

Apply now and make a difference in the lives of IBD patients.