What is Clinical Research (CR)?

It is an organized trial of a new drug conducted on human beings to determine its safety and efficacy. It deals with Research & Development of new treatment methods based on new compounds & devices.

Why is Clinical Research so important?

Discovery of Penicillin dawned a new era of antibiotics that gave hope against life threatening infections, insulin has literally given a lease of life to millions of people who would otherwise have succumbed to diabetes. Such discoveries have led to a race for finding new drugs. This makes Clinical Research interesting, challenging and rewarding.

What is GCP?

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is an international ethical and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, recording, and reporting trials that involve human subjects. Compliance with GCP assures that the rights, safety, and well-being of trial subjects are protected and that the clinical trial data are credible.

Is Clinical Research Industry Global or Indian?

According to Mckinsey report, the approximate demand for Clinical Research professionals is 50,000 & 2, 50,000 in India and overseas respectively. The report also states that Indian market will grow to US$ 2 Bn. by 2010. While there is huge demand for CR professionals in US & UK, India has a greater advantage owing to various factors like low cost, gigantic patient population, English speaking population, etc.

Am I eligible to be Clinical Research Professional?

Eligibility: Graduate or Post Graduate in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Dentistry and Veterinary Science. To be Clinical Research professional, you do not require any special qualifications but you definitely need special education from professional institute namely CREMA Tell me briefly about CREMA. CREMA – Clinical Research Education and Management Academy is a premier training and research institute in Clinical & Biomedical Sciences. CREMA aims to educate and equip students and industry professionals by imparting advanced training. CREMA’s focus on all important Management Modules and emphasis on soft skills ensures students get a head start in the industry.

Does CREMA have any Academic Partnership?

Yes. CREMA has joined hands with the following:
• William Harvey Research Institute, UK (WHRL) &
• Clinical Research International, Canada for 1 year Online program in Clinical    Research.

CREMA’s curriculum is at power with international standards, yet befitting needs of employers in India.

What are different programs offered by CREMA?

CREMA joins hand with William Harvey Research Institute, UK to offer the following Courses:

1. Advanced Post Graduate Program in Clinical Research (Full time )

2. Post Graduate Diploma (Part Time ) Programs in

i. Clinical Research (PGDCR)

ii. Clinical Data Management (PGDCDM)

iii. Pharmacovigilance (PGDPhV)

iv. Medical Writing

v. Clinical Research and Medical Monitoring

The institute also offers Online program in Clinical Research in collaboration with Clinical Research International, Canada.

Please visit www.cremaindia.org for further details.

Are the programs AICTE/UGC approved? CREMA is an autonomous institute providing training in Clinical Research based on the curriculum that fulfills needs of Clinical Research Industry. The institute enjoys autonomous status to customize the programs as per industry needs.

Further AICTE / UGC have not prescribed any norms for Clinical Research Education; therefore such an approval can not be sought after, for the time being.

How is CREMA different from others?

a) The curriculum is relevant to the needs of Clinical Research Industry

b) A unique LIFSP model of imparting education.

c) Excellent physical environment, conducive to learning.

d) Personality development inputs.

e) Continuous monitoring of performance of students.

What are the job opportunities for Clinical Research professionals in India & abroad? Medical science will never cease to evolve. Year after year research is carried out in pursuit of finding drugs with better efficacy. Considering this, the Clinical Research industry has witnessed an unprecedented growth rate giving rise to more than 2, 50,000 jobs across the globe. Thus opening-up a wide array of opportunities as Clinical Research Associate, Quality Assurance Manager, Project Manager, Investigator…… and many more.

CREMA’s industry ready programs help you to be a true “Clinical Research Professional” which can lead you to the post of CEO / MD of an organization.

What is placement success or is there placement assistance provided by CREMA?

CREMA provides complete placement assistance. Students are also trained in enhancing their soft skills - a pre requisite of any interview process.

What is the salary level one can expect after completing PGDCR?

Given the chronic shortage of talented and trained manpower in the industry, we expect both domestic and international companies to offer attractive salaries to CR professionals. An average trained professional has potential to earn around Rs. 3 lakhs per annum.

What is the admission procedure?

CREMA values the quality of students who enroll with us. Selection is purely based on merit. Each applicant is scrutinized to ascertain his eligibility, suitability and employability. This is judged by a written test and an interview. Successful aspirants are informed about the decision on the same day.

What are the fees of the programs?

Please contact our Counselors.

Dose the institute provides staying facilities?

For outstation student(s), CREMA provides assistance in finding accommodation.

Are there any events on campus?

We believe in all-around development of our students. Since inception, we have held informal events for students. One such event was “Date with the Dean”, that gave them a taste of the corporate culture. In addition, there is “Fresher’s Day” and other events that are planned, supported and executed by CREMAites.

Does CREMA provide any scholarships?

CREMA provides scholarships to meritorious students. The final decision is taken by the institute.

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