SCORE: Study Coordinators Organization for Research & Education

SCORE provides support and regular networking opportunities to University research coordinators and staff. The participants of this UR CTSI-sponsored group meet to share information, collaborate, develop tools and best practices and learn of University processes related to human subject research management.

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Mentoring

This is an informal program. Many of SCORE's members are experienced coordinators who can share their expertise on specific tasks or provide one-on-one professional guidance to coordinators who are in new positions or have new responsibilities coordinating human subject research at the University. Email SCORE for more information.

Professional Development and Forums

• The UR CTSI trains aspiring Human Subject Research Coordinators in a fully paid, year-long training program that includes three months of intensive training followed by real-world experience. After one year of satisfactory employment in the Human Subject Research Coordinator Training Program, a trainee is eligible for employment as a Human Subject Research Coordinator I.
• Educational opportunities are available through the Office for Human Subject Protection’s Division of Research Education & Training. Specific information regarding all training sessions will be announced through the OHSP listserv.
• ​The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) is a global association and resource for clinical research professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, and those in hospital, academic medical centers and physician office settings. To learn more about our local ACRP Western New York Chapter, contact Noreen Connolly.
• The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) is a non-profit, professional organization dedicated to continuing education and development of clinical research professionals. For local meeting information, contact Kathi Durdon.
• A discussion list is available for research coordinators, called CTSI SCORE Chat. Email SCORE to subscribe.

Annual Awards

SCORE recognizes the constant hard work and dedication of each and every one of our study coordinators. To better recognize your outstanding work, we developed four awards to be given annually to study coordinators who demonstrate excellence in meliora values, teamwork, mentorship, and patient or research participant engagement. Each award carries a $50 monetary bonus. Congratulations to all!