Effective onboarding is critical to building a competent and compliant clinical research workforce—yet many programs struggle to balance standardization with real-world readiness. The Onboarding Blueprint presents a comprehensive, scalable approach that integrates live instructor-led training, clinical research preceptorship, and real-world case studies to enhance learning and application.

This session will walk attendees through a practical framework for designing and implementing a blended onboarding model that aligns with Good Clinical Practice standards, institutional policies, and evolving operational demands. The presenters will highlight common onboarding gaps, demonstrate strategies to reinforce critical thinking and protocol adherence, and share lessons learned from scaling onboarding programs across high-volume organizations.

CEU: 1.0 ACRP

Speakers:

• Mary Petrany, Education and Policy Specialist, City of Hope

• Jennifer Tugwell, Sr. Manager Clinical Research Education, Training & Policy, City of Hope