CCRP Reviews: Dr. Vrushali Borawake's Journey: From Certification to Clinical Research Success

Dr. Vrushali Borawake transitioned from medicine in India to clinical research in Germany after completing the CCRPS certification. This program enhanced her job interview confidence and provided her with key industry knowledge, enabling her to secure roles as a CRC, CRA, and now a project manager. Dr. Borawake recommends this course to international medical professionals seeking careers in clinical research.

In preparation for further accreditation for CCRPS, we are conducting case studies with graduates to discuss their experience in our course in 15-30 minute interviews with our clinical research educator, Courtney. We invited students to share their feedback asking extensive questions on why they chose the course, what they felt while taking the course, and how the course has helped them after completion. Today, we share Dr. Vrushali Borawake's feedback underscores the CCRPS program's significant impact on her career transition and advancement. Her suggestions for incorporating more interactive learning tools and her endorsement of the program's applicability across different regulatory environments provide valuable insights for future course enhancements. These improvements could further enrich the program's effectiveness in preparing professionals for successful careers in clinical research.

Key Takeaways

● Dr. Borawake successfully transitioned from medicine in India to clinical research in Germany, attributing significant career advancements to the CCRPS courses.

● She secured positions as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) and Clinical Research Associate (CRA), and has recently advanced to a Project Manager role.

● The courses provided her with essential knowledge and confidence, particularly in job interviews, by familiarizing her with industry-specific terminology and documentation.

● Dr. Borawake highlighted the course's effectiveness for international medical professionals seeking to enter the clinical research field in Germany, noting its comprehensive coverage of relevant regulations and practical applications.

Professional Growth:

● Credits the CCRPS program with a rapid progression in her career, moving from CRC to CRA, and now to a project management role within a significantly shortened timeline compared to industry norms.

Recommendations to Others:

● Strongly recommends the course to other international medical professionals in Germany, emphasizing its relevance and adaptability to European/German regulations.

View the transcript of our case study here.

Learning Experience:

● Appreciated the structured approach that covered clinical research from start to finish, which was instrumental in her understanding of the field.
● Found the mix of PDFs, videos, and real-document examples particularly beneficial in preparing for real-world applications.

Application of Knowledge:

● The course content directly influenced her ability to perform effectively in her roles, especially with tasks like site suitability forms and other CRC/CRA responsibilities.

@0:01 Courtney Fulkerson: "Okay. Okay. All right. Well, like I said, we're just going to go through some questions. So whenever you're ready, we're going to get started."

@0:13 Vrushali Borawake: "Yeah."

@0:18 Vrushali Borawake: "Sure, basically it has helped me so much that I've got two courses. So initially when I shifted from India, it was, I was a medical practitioner of an alternative medicine. And then when I shifted to Germany, I was getting calls for a partner job, but not for an associate CRA job. So I did the first course for CRA and then a second course for project management and clinical research."

@0:47 Courtney Fulkerson: "That’s awesome. To come back and decide to do another program."

@0:52 Vrushali Borawake: "So that’s really good. Yeah. Definitely. So the first offer I got was from the first course as a CRA and that was an associate. So the second office they were saying we can offer a project manager position as well so that you can learn hands-on while working. And then I thought okay, I start on the post of me. So I thought before I start, I'll just buy again from CCRPS because this course has always helped. So right now I feel I’m fully prepared for the post of me."

@1:24 Courtney Fulkerson: "That’s awesome, yeah. Well hopefully it all works out and hopefully you’re able to use what you learned from the course into your job."

@1:33 Vrushali Borawake: "So that’s really good. Sure, sure, definitely. So coming to your question from the first course, what I liked about what I found very interesting about CRA course that it was from initially into end of the study and not just like considering that you’re already a coordinator and then you’re shifting to associate side. So the first few slides were differentiation between CRC and CRA and I’m not Because everybody knows that. So while working, there is a difference we monitor in coordinator, but it was very well structured."

@2:38 Courtney Fulkerson: "Good. And so you feel like you were able to kind of put that into practice really as soon as you got into the role."

@2:58 Vrushali Borawake: "Yeah, yeah, immediately. Yeah."

@3:01 Courtney Fulkerson: "Good. Okay. And could you share some of your favorite moments from the course that enrich your learning experience?"

@3:07 Vrushali Borawake: "Oh wait. That’s when I just asked you. so sorry."

@3:09 Courtney Fulkerson: "What sort of program are you looking for when you chose CCRPS and were you pleased with the content of the course once you got started?"

@3:18 Vrushali Borawake: "So I would like you to explain a bit to the question."

@3:23 Courtney Fulkerson: "So what kind of program, whenever you were looking to start a program, kind of what were you looking for and how did our program stand out amongst the other ones and kind of like what aspects were you looking to meet your certain criteria?"

@3:38 Vrushali Borawake: "Sure. when I was searching, I was searching for a coordinated course or something. But to be honest, I went, I always go into chat GPT, I went into chat GPT, but what are the best courses for to land a job as a CRE or CRC and CCRPS definitely comes into first fight. So you have the first two I saw were not online so I had to be in the United States to do that, that is not possible and I think the others I don’t remember but the most suitable was CCAT is because of the online schedule, immediate payment and I think it was also a very reasonable amount, it was around 500 euros, $5.20 or something like that and then I decided for that because of online it was self-paced so I could do at home, initially they had given a timeline that if you follow the schedule you can do it in one month or something but I had like seven days to start my job so I took care of this too, it was very interesting the things that I knew I could skip, that’s a good part but not entire course I could skip that is also good part for people who just want to have a certificate it makes us sure that you attend it and The quiz at the end was also good so I finished the course in three to four days but for the quiz I went through the documents once again just to be sure that I pass it. The best and the most important part was the certificate was generated very easily."