Center for Research - Achieving and Maintaining Excellence in Clinical Research

April 22, 2025

Excellence in clinical research is essential to advancing medical knowledge, ensuring the development of effective treatment modalities, and improving patient outcomes. This workshop is an opportunity to explore how Baptist Health's research support services can elevate investigators' work. You will discover institutional resources and innovation support that drive success and exciting opportunities for collaboration and groundbreaking initiatives.

Join us for a powerful presentation that will illustrate how Baptist accelerates the translation of innovative discoveries into clinical practice. 

Live webinar only. Please register for Zoom link.

Target Audience

Residents, fellows, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, pharmacists, pharmacy techs, administrators, biostatisticians, and other healthcare professionals interested in participating. 

Learning Objectives

  • Identify key institutional resources and support services for clinical research.
  • Improve research efficiency through technology and standardized processes.
  • Enhance protocol development, study readiness, and real-world data utilization.

2025 Baptist Health Academic Week

Up to 16.75 CMEs/CEs

The 2025 Baptist Health Academic Week brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators to share knowledge, discuss the latest advancements, and collaborate on improving patient care. Join us in this inspiring week as we engage in a variety of educational sessions, workshops and networking events, all aimed at enhancing clinical skills and promoting lifelong learning.

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Additional information
Bibliography: 
  • Casaburi, R. (2008). A brief history of pulmonary rehabilitation. Respiratory care, 53(9), 1185-1189.
  • Miller, A. G., Roberts, K. J., Smith, B. J., Burr, K. L., Hinkson, C. R., Hoerr, C. A., ... & Strickland, S. L. (2021). Prevalence of burnout among respiratory therapists amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Respiratory Care, 66(11), 1639-1648. https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.09283
  • Sanders, M. (2007). Inhalation therapy: an historical review. Primary care respiratory journal, 16(2), 71-81. https://doi.org/10.3132/pcrj.2007.00017
Course Summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 2.50 General certificate of attendance
  • 2.50 Florida Board of Dietitians
  • 2.50 Nurse Practitioners
  • 2.50 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 2.50 Florida Board of Pharmacy
  • 2.50 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
Course opens: 
02/23/2025
Course expires: 
04/30/2025
Event starts: 
04/22/2025 - 11:00am EDT
Event ends: 
04/22/2025 - 1:30pm EDT
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1:10 a.m.

11:00 a.m.Welcome and Introductions
Zuanel Diaz, Ph.D.
11:05 a.m.Welcome and Introductions
Lara Arias, MPH, CCRP
11:10 a.m.Advancing Baptist Health Research: Innovations, Initiatives, Opportunities, and Strategic Support for Baptist Health Research Enterprise
Lara Arias, MPH, CCRP
11:25 a.m.Driving Research Efficiency: A Look at the Software Powering Research at Baptist Health
Devica Samsundar, MLIS and Carrie Figueredo, MLIS
11:45 noonEnhancing Research Education and Onboarding: Standardizing Training for Compliance and Excellence
Draco Forte, Med, CHRC, CCRP
12:15 p.m.IRB and ORI Operations: Navigating AI Research, Compliance, and Regulatory Guidance from PRIM&R and the FDA
Amanda Coltes-Rojas, MPH, CIP, CHRC
12:35 p.m.Optimizing Protocol Development and Support: Driving Innovation and Exploring New Applications, Including Real-World Data
Lara Arias, MPH, CCRP
1:05 p.m.Q&A or Panel Discussion
1:30 p.m.Adjourn
Live Webinar
FL
United States

Faculty

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Lara Arias, MPH, CCRP
Director, Research Concept & Protocol Development
Baptist Health
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Amanda Coltes-Rojas, MPH, CIP, CHRC
Director, Research Operations & Quality Assurance 
Baptist Health
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Carrie Figueredo, MLIS
Manager, Library & Research Support
Baptist Health
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Draco Forte, Med, CHRC, CCRP
Director, Research Operations and Quality Assurance
Baptist Health
 
 
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Devica Samsundar, MLIS, AHIP
Director, Library & Research Support
Baptist Health

Disclosures and Resolution of Conflicts of Interest

Due to the non-clinical nature of the content discussed, the speakers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

This CME activity will not cover content that would involve products or services of ineligible companies; therefore, no opportunity exists for a conflict of interest based on the financial relationships of faculty and/or persons in control of content. Since these relationships are not relevant, no disclosure information was collected. 

Disclosure Policy and Disclaimer

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been approved for 2.50 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-1291607, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.

This activity has also been approved for 2.50 credit hours for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Dietitians, Pharmacists and techs, and Respiratory Therapists. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.

Available Credit

  • 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 2.50 General certificate of attendance
  • 2.50 Florida Board of Dietitians
  • 2.50 Nurse Practitioners
  • 2.50 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 2.50 Florida Board of Pharmacy
  • 2.50 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
Please login or register for a Baptist Health CME account to take this course.

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Continuing Education Credits

In order to confirm your participation in a live webinar and claim credit, please:

  • Provide your full name and email address when you register for the webinar.Complete the post-conference evaluation and attestation form, which will be emailed to you after the activity.

Required Hardware/Software

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Supported Devices

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