The Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) has congratulated one of its Indian members after they received the highest exam result in the organisation's history
Shweta Agrawal achieved an exceptionally high score for her diploma exam which demonstrates the application of her knowledge in the work environment, and has been rewarded by the ICR with a series of clinical research monographs, a letter of commendation by the ICR education manager and the CEO and complimentary registered membership allowing her to use the letters RICR after her name.
The ICR exams were introduced in 2005 as a route into registered membership.
The exams are split into two parts consisting of the certificate, designed to test the candidate's knowledge of the principles of clinical research and the diploma, which tests the application of that knowledge.
ICR's education manager, Sue Fitzpatrick commented: "In general, the standard and level of candidate performance is high but the answers Dr Agrawal gave were exceptional.
"Such a high standard of work could not go unrecognised by the ICR".
Agrawal is a senior clinical research associate at ClinInvent Research, a clinical research organisation in Mumbai.
Arun Bhatt, president of ClinInvent, presented Agrawal with her prizes.
He said: "I am proud and delighted to reward Shweta Agrawal for this special achievement.
"Her exceptional score is not only a great achievement for her personally but also shows how knowledgeable and skilled Indian clinical research industry professionals are".
As a result of Agrawal and other members' examination success the ICR is this month launching its new Global GCP Certification exam.
While the certificate and diploma exams demonstrate clinical research knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge, the certification exam has been developed for more experienced members to demonstrate the application of their knowledge in global and functional situations tailored to suit their clinical environment.
The Global GCP Certification exam comprises three sections covering ICH GCP with global and functional variations tailored to suit the candidate.
