The Suncoast Chapter of ACRP serves the west-central coast of Florida, providing members with the means for professional interaction and continuing education. We have a great team with over 100 members and 2011 is an exciting year for us.
Due to the large geographic area that the Suncoast Chapter services, we began offering webinars in mid-2010 in an effort to make chapter meetings and CEU opportunities more convenient and affordable for members. We offered three highly successful webinars in 2010 and, as of March 2011, we have already offered one webinar and one 8-hour in-person Clinical Research Education Conference. We anticipate hosting 3 more webinars and 1 more in-person education session throughout 2011. We also hold a holiday party at the end of each year, giving members an opportunity to reconnect, unwind, and network.
Our educational opportunities would not be possible without a dedicated team of officers and volunteers. We are always looking for interested and enthusiastic people with a passion for clinical research to get involved.In an effort to expand the Suncoast Chapter membership and involvement, we are opening up the following Committee positions:
-Webinar Chair
-Newsletter Chair
-Sponsorship Chair
-Membership
-Communications
If you think you may be interested in one of these positions and would like more information, or if you are interested in helping the Suncoast Chapter in whatever capacity is needed at the time, please send an email to suncoastchapterACRP@gmail.com with the Subject line: Suncoast Chapter Committee.
Please continue to check this page for meeting and webinar information, which is posted as it becomes available.
Events
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Contacts
Chapter Email Address
suncoastchapterACRP@gmail.com
Officers
President
Yvonne Gorham, CIM
Yvonne.gorham@moffitt.org
Vice-President
Michele Pliner, CCRP, CCRC (Interim Secretary)
Tel. (813) 731-8711
mpliner@gmail.com
Secretary
Yvonne Gorham, CIM
Yvonne.gorham@moffitt.org
Treasurer
Frank Persechino, RN, BSN
Tel: (727) 631-0779
Fax: (727) 461-5664
frank@researchalliance.net
Members at Large
Diane Martinez, CIM, CRCP
Tel. (727) 244-2219
dianemartinez@earthlink.net
Jane Marie Johnson, CCRA
Contact via ACRP's eForums
Charlene McCarthy, MPH, CCRC
Tel. (727) 398-6661 x7630
Fax: (727) 398-9554
wilma.mccarthy@va.gov
Committee Volunteers
Yassaman Najmabadi
Joining and Renewing Chapter Membership
When you sign up to become a member of ACRP National, you are offered the opportunity to become a member of your local chapter, as well. If you have already signed up to become a member of ACRP National, but you would like to become a member of your local chapter, follow these steps.
- Login to www.acrpnet.org
- Click on “Join Chapter” on the right-hand side of the page
- Look through the pages (approximately 5 pages) to find your local chapter (Suncoast Tampa/Clearwater) and click “Select Item”
- You will be brought to a shopping cart and you can continue to checkout
- Local Chapter dues must be renewed annually to maintain active member status
Visit http://www.acrpnet.org/GetInfoFor/USChapters.aspx if you need a map to find your local chapter. Alternately, if you do not see a chapter in your local area, please e-mail office@acrpnet.org or call (703) 254-8100.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporations or institutions interested in sponsorship of any upcoming Suncoast Chapter events should contact the President, Jeffrey Berg at jberg1@tampabay.rr.com.
Thank You
The Suncoast Chapter of ACRP would like to thank the following organizations for their support.
