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Debra Klamen, MD, MHPE Anna T. Cianciolo, PhD

What is a clinical research trial? Although there are many definitions of clinical trials, they are generally considered to be biomedical or health-related research studies in human beings that follow a pre-defined protocol. Interventional studies are those in which the research subjects are assigned by the investigator to a treatment or other intervention, and their outcomes are measured. Observational studies are those in which individuals are observed and their outcomes are measured by the investigators. Clinical trials that are designed to test new drugs, devices or treatments are mandated

Research & development The Research and Development Core focuses on the development of faculty-directed, investigator-initiated clinical research by assisting investigators with research design, development, and regulatory support including: Protocol development Grant development, preparation, and submission Completion of Investigational New Drugs (IND)/Investigational Device Exemption Applications (IDE) Safety monitoring Clinical study registration Helping provide a career development pathway for clinical research faculty Specific services include clinical research education, training and

The Scholarly Activity Support Division focuses on the development of faculty directed, investigator initiated clinical research by: Assisting investigators with research design, development, and regulatory support including: Protocol development Grant development, preparation, and submission Completion of Investigational New Drugs (IND)/Investigational Device Exemption Applications (IDE)Safety monitoring Clinical study registration Helping provide a career development pathway for clinical research faculty Specific services include clinical research education, training and career development.

General Goals: During the rotation the fellow will be responsible for the care of the patients in the CCU. This rotation, which spans 2 months in the first year, serves as an intensive introduction to the management of the most acute cardiac problems. The fellow is also responsible for initial evaluation and triage of patients presenting to the Emergency Department with suspected acute cardiac disorders. Objectives: At the end of this rotation, fellows are expected to be facile with: Evaluation, triage, management, and risk stratification of patients with chest pain. Management of patients

The CCX (Clinical Competency Examination) is a clinical skills/reasoning exam that uses standardized patient encounters followed by computer-based documentation and clinical reasoning. CCX exams are administered throughout the curriculum: at the middle and end of each Unit in Year 1, at the end of each Unit in Year 2, at the end of each Pediatric and Psychiatry core rotation (Internal Medicine has End-of-Clerkship standardized patient exams, but they do not include the CCX post-encounter), and in the Summative Clinical Competency Examination (SCCX), in Year 3 after students complete their

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Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day™ (January 24) is a special occasion dedicated to honoring the individuals who keep health care providers informed and equipped to deliver exceptional patient care. At SIU School of Medicine, we are proud to celebrate our continuing medical education (CME) professionals, whose work fosters lifelong learning, strengthens interprofessional collaboration and drives improvements in health care outcomes. Their efforts not only help providers stay current with medical advancements but also directly contribute to safer, more effective patient care. The