2025 Design and Management of Cancer Clinical Trials Course

Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:00 AM - Friday, October 10, 2025, 1:00 PM, Online


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (18.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (18.00 hours)

This course is designed to provide physicians and others involved in developing and managing clinical trials with key information to advance a program of clinical research, foster better clinical trial design, and ultimately improve patient care. Over six weeks, participants will learn basic research concepts and principles that underlie the design and day-to-day conduct of cancer clinical trials. Course goals include the following: discuss the full spectrum of challenges and opportunities in clinical cancer research; facilitate collaborations and diverse networks among workshop participants; provide guidance on the development of clinical trial protocols; introduce principles of good trial design; and develop a cadre of well-trained, experienced clinical researchers who will become future leaders in clinically focused cancer research.

1. Explain the concepts and rational for phase I, II, and III studies and describe aspects of design and methodology used in each type of study
2. Describe the potential career paths of a clinical trialist
3. Identify sources of support best suited to their research interests and career stage
4. Understand the committee logistics involved in the protocol approval process
5. Describe the roles and expected interactions of the various members of the clinical trial research team.
6. Explain the pillars of valid consent, and how principles differ in clinical care and research

 

The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 18.00 of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy

University of Miami Healthcare System reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
University of Miami Healthcare System is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The University of Miami adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.