Recently published in Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science, the Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency (JTF) defined and documented core competencies related to clinical project management and project management skills. Two new specific competencies with related examples were incorporated in Version 3.1 of the JTF Framework and the wording of several existing competencies was modified.

Communication and Teamwork in JTF Framework

This article focuses on Domain 8 of the JTF Framework – Communication and Teamwork.   The authors have emphasized the importance of communication skills between Clinical Research Professionals and the perception of competence.

Duke University integrating the JTF Framework into is clinical research enterprise

Duke University School of Medicine and Nursing has been an innovator in integrating the JTF Framework into its clinical research enterprise.  This article discusses the impact of classifying clinical research roles according to the JTF Competency Framework on workforce turnover in an academic medical center.  Significant reduction in personnel turnover was noted following the reclassification and reduction in number of defined roles.