Re: CRA Exam - what's it like Kim A. Pachetti 29 Mar 2007 13:39 EST
probably as much fun as explaining what you "do" as a research administrator :) Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose. It is a seeking that he who wishes may know the cosmic secrets of the world and that they dwell therein. ~Zora Neale Hurston~ Kim A. Pachetti, Ed.M., C.R.A. Director Office of Sponsored Programs Canisius College 2001 Main Street Churchill Tower, Room 313 Buffalo, New York 14208 Voice: 716-888-2103 Fax: 716-888-3743 ---- Original message ---- >Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:08:16 -0400 >From: "Susan Sutherland, Ph.D." <xxxxxx@MSJ.ORG> >Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] CRA Exam - what's it like >To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org > > Not meant to be a derogatory comment towards > 'Clinical Research Associates' or 'Certified > Research Administrators'..... just to point out the > confusion over the same acronym used in very closely > associated fields. It's something that I have to > explain on a regular basis . -Susan > Original Message----- > From: Research Administration List > [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org]On Behalf Of Bloomberg, > Robert > Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:19 PM > To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org > Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] CRA Exam - what's it like > > Hey, I'm a CRA. Well, no I'm not, but if I were I > might be a bit upset at the "ugh". > > -----Original Message----- > From: Research Administration List > [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org]On Behalf Of Susan > Sutherland, Ph.D. > Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 1:05 PM > To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org > Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] CRA Exam - what's it > like > > The CRA acronym is often confused with clinical > trial monitors who are also called CRAs. Ugh! > -susan > > -----Original Message----- > From: Research Administration List > [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org]On Behalf Of Terri > Hall > Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 12:31 PM > To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org > Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] CRA Exam - what's it > like > > Kristen, > I like your sense of humor - this biz can tie > us up in knots from time to time. :-) > Will keep my eyes open. > I am thankful the designation is not a > Certified Research Administrator Professional > Although we certainly have to put up with the > acronym... > Terri > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Kristen Wolff > To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org > Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 12:17 PM > Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] CRA Exam - what's it > like > I am hoping to find a certification with the > initials ME (other than medical examiner) so > I can spell out > > Kristen Wolff, MA,CRA,ME > > If anyone knows of one, let me know. It > would greatly increase my daily amusement. > > ------------------------------------------------ > > From: Research Administration List > [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of > McManus, Beth > Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 8:57 AM > To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org > Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] CRA Exam - what's it > like > > The "salty" talk, that was "peppered" around > the conversation... > > Maybe we should get certified so that we too > can put "CRA" after our names. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Research Administration List > [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of > Kristen Wolff > Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 4:38 PM > To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org > Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] CRA Exam - what's > it like > > I found the actual exam to be more > difficult than the practice exams because > it's longer and therefore there was > more opportunity for questions related to > areas I don't necessarily work with on a > daily basis would pop up, such as HR > issues or sponsors that I have no > experience with. Those of us that took it > at the Tailwind Flight Center (and I > believe I was the second person ever) got > to enjoy the salty talk of amateur pilots > over the course of the exam. > > Bring earplugs. > > ------------------------------------ > Kris Wolff, MA, CRA > Sponsored Projects Officer > Office for Research and Sponsored Projects > Administration > Arizona State University > (480)965-0729 > fax: (480)965-0669 > > ------------------------------------------------ > > From: Research Administration List > [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of > Jane Halpin > Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:24 PM > To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org > Subject: [RESADM-L] CRA Exam - what's it > like > > I'm hoping to take the exam this coming > Fall. I have not taken any of the review > sessions but I have completed research > compliance certification programs at two > institutions that I've worked at. I've > taken the practice exams online a couple > of times and they seem relatively easy. Is > the actual exam anything like the practice > exams? I'm trying to get a sense of > whether I need the review sessions. I'd > hate to waste money either on unnecessary > review or taking an exam that I'm not > prepared for. > > Thanks for any input from those who have > take the exam. > > Jane > > Jane Halpin > > Proposal Manager > Office of Research & Commercialization > University of Central Florida > 12201 Research Parkway, Suite 501 > Orlando, FL 32826-3246 > > 407.882.0010 Office > 407.823.3778 Receptionist > 407.823.3299 Fax > > ====================================================================== > Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L > Mailing List, including subscription > information and a web-searchable archive, > are available via our web site at > http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv > Lists") > ====================================================================== > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: > This transmission is intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and contains information that is confidential. 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