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Glossary of professional titles and practices:
 
ACRP: Association of Clinical Research Professionals
BS: Bachelor of Science
CCRA: Certified Clinical Research Associate
CCRC: Certified Clinical Research Coordinator; must successfully complete a nationally and internationally-recognized CRC certification exam.
CCRP: Certified Clinical Research Professional; must successfully complete a nationally and internationally-recognized CRC certification exam.
CPI: Certified Physician Investigator
CRO: Clinical Research Organization
DO: Doctor of Osteopathy
FDA: Food and Drug Administration
GCP: Good Clinical Practice
IRB: Institutional Review Board
MD: Medical Doctor
MPH: Master of Public Health
RN: Registered Nurse
SoCRA: Society of Clinical Research Associates