Pentagon Institute for Clinical Research

academic and professional objectives. Pentagon research students on taught courses benefit from the strength of our expanding research community. Our academic staff are involved community with leading- edge research and enterprise .Not surprisingly, the research we do makes a genuine contribution both nationally and internationally. We are starting batches in Post graduate certification programme in Clinical Research from Jun 2011, at Pentagon Institute for Clinical Research. Pentagon Institute for clinical Research presents career programs in Clinical Research with a vision to create well qualified students. Recognizing the need for skilled man power in the exponentially growing clinical research and allied service industries, our tailor made training course include both hands on and classroom based training and are customized to the individual needs of each client. Our aim is to create industry ready, hour one, day one productive skilled manpower for Clinical research industry. Course Objective:
To provide working professionals with a broad vision & understanding of the principles employed in Clinical Research. Duration of course:
6 months teaching and 3 month internship. Course Content:
• Introduction to Pentagon Research Pvt. Ltd. & Clinical Research.
• Scope & Carrier opportunities in Clinical Research field in India & Abroad.
• Basic Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology in Clinical Research
• New Drug Development(Phases)
• Ethical Guidelines in Clinical Research (E6).
• Regulatory Affairs(Schedule Y,ICMR guidelines)
• Biostatistics
• Project Management & Quality Management
• Sponsor/CRO/SMO/Site- Important Players in Clinical Research.
• Clinical Trial Documentation (Source, CRF, ED)
• Clinical Data Management
• Clinical Trial Management (Various Vendor’s)
• Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance
• Soft Skills for a Clinical Research Professional

Soft skills will be taught to the students, including Personality development, Time management, communication skill, Managerial skill development emphasizing on problem-solving through interaction and exchange of information. Students have access to Institute's Computer and Internet Facilities enabling them in Data Searches and Computer aided decision-making. Course timings:
6 hours on every Saturday’s & Sunday’s of the month. Eligibility Criteria:
Graduates in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Allopathic Medicine, Dental Medicine, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Dentistry, Paramedical Sciences, Physiotherapy, Allied Health Sciences and Biotechnology. Why US:

• Faculties: All lecturers have ample of teaching & practical experience of more than 5- 10 Years.
• Infrastructure: Ample of space, pleasant environment with excellent Infrastructure.
• Practicality in Learning: We have our own Clinical trial Units in various localities in India, hence hands-on exposure to the site activities.
• 100% Internship Program: For All students, we will provide 3 months Internship at Pentagon sites during course tenure.
• Placement assurance: Potential Students will get absorbed by Pentagon Research for its various sites as per their individual performance & as per site’s requirement. Performance in exams as well as internship will be evaluated for the placement.
• Campus Interviews will also be arranged from Sponsor’s / CRO/ Other investigative Sites.
• Commitment to quality: quality in research, quality in education and quality of the student experience.
• Our proven Research excellence, innovative approach and passion for learning make the perfect choice for intellectually stimulating postgraduate study
• Close links with industry and employers.
• Pay competitive tuition fees.
• Hostel facilities: will be available upon request for the students outside Pune.
• Be supported by our dedicated Student centre.