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Vanderbilt University

Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials

This course aims to teach people how to enhance the recruitment and retention of individuals from minoritized and marginalized communities in clinical trials. We begin by discussing the importance of diversity in clinical research, the lasting impact of past research abuses, and barriers and facilitators to research participation. Next, we explore community engagement principles, effective communication strategies, ways to increase community knowledge and awareness of clinical research, and outreach to community providers. Last, we discuss recruitment planning, person-centered consent, and retention. The course duration is listed as 8 weeks. However, you can work at your own pace and finish the course faster, if so desired. There is no cost to participate in the course; however, there is a fee for obtaining a completion certificate. Financial aid options are available. CME information: Vanderbilt University Medical Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. For more information, see the first reading assignment in Module 1. Acknowledgments: We would like to acknowledge the following members from the Center for Knowledge Management at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for their expertise and insightful contribution in the development and implementation of the course: Sheila Kusnoor, PhD, Marcia Epelbaum, MA, Lori Harding, MLS, Elizabeth Frakes, MSIS, Helen Naylor, MS, Mallory Blasingame, MA, Taneya Koonce, MSLS, MPH, and Nunzia Bettinsoli Giuse, MD, MLS. We would also like to acknowledge Devan Ray, BA, from the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, for her role in project management and contributions to content development. Additionally, we acknowledge ArtMagic Labs, particularly Casey Culver, Victor Tyler, Jake Sucoff, John Martinez, and Robert Eva, for their outstanding work in filming and editing the videos for the course. The Vanderbilt Recruitment Innovation Center leads the efforts behind the Faster Together project. This work was supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, under the award numbers U24TR001579 and U24TR004432.

Status: Diversity Awareness
Status: Clinical Research Ethics
BeginnerCourse9 hours

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MR

5.0Reviewed Sep 1, 2020

it was really great. one of the best online courses i have ever had. thanks for sharing!

MA

5.0Reviewed Nov 20, 2025

I enjoyed every bit of this course. I particularly loved all the resources available in the readings. Good job everyone, this course was engaging.

RY

5.0Reviewed May 26, 2022

G​reat course, the detailed information and worksheets are very helpful and I have already started implementing things I have learned.

FD

5.0Reviewed May 8, 2022

Excellent course. So well done with videos, readings. Resources I will put into use right away!

KD

5.0Reviewed Jun 5, 2022

E​xcellent interactive course. I downloaded and saved most of the resources provided. Thank you!

VS

5.0Reviewed Oct 15, 2022

W​onderful, very well organized course. Very relevant, well presented. A​ few of the links are expired/invalid but generally, course was rich in useful material.T​hank you so much!

TF

5.0Reviewed Sep 15, 2021

The instructors are great, course materials useful, information presented is integral to a great recruitment and outreach program.

HR

5.0Reviewed Apr 25, 2021

very informative and resourceful especially as a new research coordinator.

MJ

5.0Reviewed Mar 19, 2021

Learned a fair amount. The resources are also top notch.

RJ

4.0Reviewed Apr 23, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. It was packed with very useful information. I learned a lot from it.

TM

5.0Reviewed Apr 12, 2025

Will use the information onmy everyday work. It was insightful.

SS

5.0Reviewed Mar 28, 2023

Wonderful, insightful, thought-provoking course with very relevant learnings and practical takeaways for anyone involved in clinical development NOW.

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