Research Professional Pathways
KU Medical Center has drawn on best practices and trends in the field, including the work of the Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency, to develop the Research Professional Pathways and Competency Domain Framework. This framework defines domains that organize concepts and skills and provide competency levels, aligning research personnel skills and knowledge across campus and providing resources for professional development and growth.
Research Domains
There are eight domains within the competency framework.
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Domain |
Sample Concepts |
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Institutional |
University research infrastructure, internal organizational structures, policies and procedures. |
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Scientific Concepts & Research Design |
Study design, clinical trial phases, study protocols. |
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Data Management & Informatics |
Good documentation practices, statistics, data capture. |
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Participant Safety & |
Informed consent, Institutional Review Board processes, research integrity. |
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Research Systems & Operations |
Processes, workflows, technology and applications. |
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Study & Site |
Roles and responsibilities, audits and monitoring visits, study feasibility. |
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Professionalism & |
Team science, conflict resolution, communications, leadership. |
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Specializations & |
Dedicated and supplemental training related to department, role or functional assignments. |
Clinical Research Foundations
The Clinical Research Foundations training program is the onboarding and foundational training program for clinical research personnel at KU Medical Center. This program provides comprehensive training across the pimary competency domains to establish a consistent baseline knowledge and skill level for all personnel. This program is available to both University and Health System personnel; learn more on the Clinical Research Foundations intranet page.