About StrokeNet CRP Mentoring Program

The StrokeNet Clinical Research Professional (CRP) Mentoring Program is designed to support the professional growth and development of clinical research personnel at all career stages. The program connects new and experienced research professionals throughout the network with leaders in StrokeNet to foster meaningful mentorship relationships, enhance clinical research skills, and strengthen our research community.

Classes

• Professionalism - Communication with Clinicians, Patients, and Families

  Interactive session focused on communication best practices, where mentees will share their experiences and discuss effective communication with providers, staff, patients, and families.<br>Mentor: Heena Olalde

  60 min · 5 slots

• Consent Jeopardy!

  This Jeopardy themed game was created to help CRPs understand and apply consent rules across different scenarios and regulatory contexts. The game features categories like regular consent, LAR consent, and non-English consent, with varying difficulty levels and both scenario-based questions and knowledge questions.<br>Mentors: Andrea Escobar & Macy Barrios

  60 min · 5 slots

• Imaging Overview with StrokeNet Imaging Core

  Mentor reviews stroke imaging basics (parenchymal / vascular / perfusion), then shares tips on how to work with the site&#039;s local radiology department to acqire imaging data, and imaging upload if applicable.<br>Mentor: Vivek Khandwala

  90 min · 5 slots

• Application of Good Clinical Practice

  Review of StrokeNet Good Clinical Practice Standard Operating Procedures with imbedded questions throughout.<br>Mentors: Karen Rapp & Cristina Francois

  120 min · 10 slots

• Informed Consent Role Play

  In this session, mentees bring their StrokeNet Informed Consent Documents they would like to practice with a mentor or peer. Mentors will provide feedback and other best practice including teach back and testing participant comprehension.<br>Mentors: Christina Mihova, Josette Elysée, Sue Roll, and Jessica Staloch

  90 min · 5 slots

• Trial Start-Up - Central and Local Responsibilities

  Review of trial site selection, CTA, RA, Regulatory Packet, Start-up Expectations, WebDCU Regulatory Database (DOA, Site & People Documents), Readiness Call.<br>Mentors: Jenn Golan & Heena Olalde

  60 min · 10 slots

• Relying on a CIRB & Central IRB Submissions

  Mentors review the difference between a central IRB and the local IRB, HRPP vs. IRB. StrokeNet &quot;in-network&quot; sites vs. &quot;out-of-network&quot; sites, and FWAs.<br>Mentors: Sue Roll & Kinga Aitken

  90 min · 5 slots

• eConsent Role Play

  Interactive sessions where the mentors meet one-on-one (or a group from one institution at a time) with mentees. Mentees will be in the REDCap or eConsent &quot;driver&#039;s seat&quot; (with mentor guidance).<br>Mentors: Abbey Staugaitis & Anthony Rogers

  60 min · 5 slots

• Best Practices for Data Management

  Mentors review data management practices in WebDCU using real-world scenarios to identify common errors and improvement strategies. Designed for new coordinators with WebDCU access.<br>Mentor: Jocelyn Craven

  60 min · 5 slots

• StrokeNet Structure, Governance, and Resources

  Review of StrokeNet structure and function of different cores / groups. Where to find tools and training resources.<br>Mentors: Laura Benken & Iris Davis

  60 min · 5 slots

• Preparing for a Monitoring Visit

  Mentors review how to best prepare for a monitoring visit.<br>Mentor: Jama Olsen

  60 min · 5 slots

• Working with StrokeNet Central Pharmacy

  Mentor walks through responsibilities of the coordinator at a StrokeNet Site for drug dispensing, inventory, temperature excursions, and regulatory requirements.<br>Mentor: Brittany Dornheggen

  60 min · 5 slots

Locations

Business Hours

• Monday: 09:00 – 19:00
• Tuesday: 09:00 – 19:00
• Wednesday: 09:00 – 19:00
• Thursday: 09:00 – 19:00
• Friday: 09:00 – 19:00
• Saturday: 09:00 – 17:00
• Sunday: 09:00 – 17:00