This Program is for UC Davis Health Physicians and APPs Only. 

The Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) Program teaches participants many different self-care practices to reduce the negative health effects of stress. Regular practice of the skills taught in this program can enhance your well-being, improve your sleep and mood, and reduce physical symptoms such as pain and gastrointestinal distress that are exacerbated by stress.

The SMART Program will meet online once a week for 8 weeks from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Please note that you will need to only register once.

Space is Limited.

Program Dates: Wednesdays, April 30 – June 18, 5:15 – 6:15 pm online only. 

REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!

ACCREDITATION 

The University of California, Davis, Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of California, Davis, Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants may claim a maximum of 4.0 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
 

The CTSC Clinical Trial Management System Operations Office offers Florence office hours to provide complimentary assistance with the following:
What is Florence and how it can benefit you
How to get started, training and access
How to request Florence eBinders

The UC Davis Office of Research Institutional Review Board (IRB) offers weekly drop-in office hours consultations.

Get help with the following:

• Does my project require IRB review?
• How do I obtain IRB approval?
• How do I submit a protocol deviation to the IRB?
• How do I obtain ancillary approvals, e.g., IT evaluation, Radiation Use Committee?

Self-paced online virtual learning module. Complete the course in the UC Learning Center.

Audience: UC Davis School of Medicine or School of Nursing Faculty. 

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

• SOM/SON Search committee chairs for Academic Senate recruitments will be required to be STEAD certified by attending the campus STEAD workshop either in person or zoom.
• SOM/SON Non-Senate Faculty Search Committee Chairs and members will satisfy the STEAD requirement by attending the Enhanced Training for Faculty Search Committee Members offered through LMS.

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Faculty serving as a committee member on an upcoming School of Medicine or School of Nursing faculty search may now complete the e-course for certification. *Certification lasts for 4 years, after which faculty may complete a re-certification e-course.

The Office for Health Equity Diversity and Inclusion will continue to offer in-person/virtual training opportunities on an ad hoc basis at the request of departments with a minimum of 10 participants.

Questions about the new e-course? Email hs-hedi@ucdavis.edu

Researchers often have questions about statistics in designing a study or analyzing data. Some statistical questions can be easily answered in a short conversation with a knowledgeable statistician. In order to efficiently and effectively meet the statistical needs of clinical and translational investigators at UC Davis, the CTSC - in collaboration with the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center - maintain weekly "office hours" for statistical consultations. These office hours are an opportunity for investigators to consult with a statistician about the design, analysis or presentation of medical research studies in a friendly, informal setting.

Due to the popularity of this program, investigators wanting to attend one of the upcoming office hours are asked to reserve a spot in advance by going to

ctscbiostatisticsworkshop.acuityscheduling.com…

You may make a reservation up to 30 days in advance. In order to be able to adequately address each attendee's question, space is limited to 6. If time permits, we will take questions from attendees without a reservation

The NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, effective January 25, 2023, applies to all research, funded or conducted in whole or in part by NIH, that results in the generation of scientific data.

This includes all NIH-supported research regardless of funding level, including: extramural grants, extramural contracts, intramural research projects, and other funding agreements.

Researchers are required to submit a DMS plan as part of their grant application. If you have questions about the new requirement, where to find DMS plan resources or get help reviewing your draft DMS plan. The CTSC has expertise and is offering office hour consultations on these topics.

To schedule an office hours consultation, send an email to cenavarro@ucdavis.edu.

Researchers often have questions about statistics in designing a study or analyzing data. Some statistical questions can be easily answered in a short conversation with a knowledgeable statistician. In order to efficiently and effectively meet the statistical needs of clinical and translational investigators at UC Davis, the CTSC - in collaboration with the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center - maintain weekly "office hours" for statistical consultations. These office hours are an opportunity for investigators to consult with a statistician about the design, analysis or presentation of medical research studies in a friendly, informal setting.

Due to the popularity of this program, investigators wanting to attend one of the upcoming office hours are asked to reserve a spot in advance by going to:

ctscbiostatisticsworkshop.acuityscheduling.com…

Limit of 1 spot per week per project for up to 2 projects.

Celebrating 35 years of the Principles of Community at UC Davis

“Everybody’s Work” examines the hidden disease plaguing healthcare in the United States: systemic racism. Through the lens of fearless nurses, this documentary not only exposes the biases that result in worse healthcare outcomes for people of color, but it captures the painful impact they have — both on patients and nurses.

Registration: Register today

Prepare for your grant by developing an understanding of the full NIH requirements, proposal sections, and the best ways to prepare for submission.

Did you know there is a research grant mechanism at NIH that awards five-year grants for basic biomedical research and that the renewal rate of these awards is over 80%? It's the R35 Maximizing Investigator’s Research Award (MIRA) program at NIGMS. 28 of our UC Davis colleagues have R35 MIRA grants and more are converting R01s into R35 MIRA every year. NIGMS has made it clear that R35 MIRA will be the primary way they fund investigator-initiated research for the foreseeable future. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the eligibility requirements for applying and the best practices to put together your application.

Researchers increasingly are called upon to address, engage, and partner with diverse publics in the design, implementation, and dissemination of their work. The CTSC’s HERO program is dedicated to helping investigators achieve these objectives. Effective April 5, 2023, HERO will offer complimentary consultations through virtual office hours.

HERO connects researchers and diverse stakeholders, with a focus on patient populations underrepresented in scientific studies, including children, adolescents, and older adults, as well as residents of rural communities and people affected by rare diseases.

• Bring stakeholder perspectives into the development of a research question
• Identify recruitment and retention strategies for adolescent and young adults, older adults, and other special populations
• Identify data collection tools and approaches for hard-to-reach populations
• Develop proposal sections related to stakeholder engagement plans and partnerships
• Effectively disseminate findings to diverse communities
• Make their clinical research more inclusive, relevant, and accessible

Please  schedule an appointment within the  weekly 9 to 10 a.m. office hours on Wednesdays by clicking on this link 

https://CTSC-Office-Hours-Appointments.as.me/HERO

The MIND Institute is excited to offer a new ECHO series, “Community Perspectives in Neurodiversity.”
Join us for an interactive virtual learning experience designed to support neurodivergent individuals and their communities. This series features expert guest speakers, case presentations and facilitated discussions aimed at enhancing understanding and practice. ECHO fosters an “all teach, all learn” environment, where participants engage in dynamic discussions based on case presentations and guest speaker insights.

This series is open to everyone, including adult and child medical providers, educators, mental health clinicians, family members, regional center staff, self-advocates, and staff from family resource centers.

Session Details:

• When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, April 10 – June 26, 2025, from 12:00–1:15 PM (Pacific)
• Where: Zoom
• Cost: Free

The UC Davis Office of Research Institutional Review Board (IRB) offers weekly drop-in office hours consultations.

Get help with the following:

• Does my project require IRB review?
• How do I obtain IRB approval?
• How do I submit a protocol deviation to the IRB?
• How do I obtain ancillary approvals, e.g., IT evaluation, Radiation Use Committee?

Self-paced online virtual learning module. Complete the course in the UC Learning Center.

Audience: UC Davis School of Medicine or School of Nursing Faculty. 

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

• SOM/SON Search committee chairs for Academic Senate recruitments will be required to be STEAD certified by attending the campus STEAD workshop either in person or zoom.
• SOM/SON Non-Senate Faculty Search Committee Chairs and members will satisfy the STEAD requirement by attending the Enhanced Training for Faculty Search Committee Members offered through LMS.

-----------------------------------

Faculty serving as a committee member on an upcoming School of Medicine or School of Nursing faculty search may now complete the e-course for certification. *Certification lasts for 4 years, after which faculty may complete a re-certification e-course.

The Office for Health Equity Diversity and Inclusion will continue to offer in-person/virtual training opportunities on an ad hoc basis at the request of departments with a minimum of 10 participants.

Questions about the new e-course? Email hs-hedi@ucdavis.edu

The NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, effective January 25, 2023, applies to all research, funded or conducted in whole or in part by NIH, that results in the generation of scientific data.

This includes all NIH-supported research regardless of funding level, including: extramural grants, extramural contracts, intramural research projects, and other funding agreements.

Researchers are required to submit a DMS plan as part of their grant application. If you have questions about the new requirement, where to find DMS plan resources or get help reviewing your draft DMS plan. The CTSC has expertise and is offering office hour consultations on these topics.

To schedule an office hours consultation, send an email to cenavarro@ucdavis.edu.

Researchers often have questions about statistics in designing a study or analyzing data. Some statistical questions can be easily answered in a short conversation with a knowledgeable statistician. In order to efficiently and effectively meet the statistical needs of clinical and translational investigators at UC Davis, the CTSC - in collaboration with the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center - maintain weekly "office hours" for statistical consultations. These office hours are an opportunity for investigators to consult with a statistician about the design, analysis or presentation of medical research studies in a friendly, informal setting.

Due to the popularity of this program, investigators wanting to attend one of the upcoming office hours are asked to reserve a spot in advance by going to:

ctscbiostatisticsworkshop.acuityscheduling.com…

Limit of 1 spot per week per project for up to 2 projects.

This meeting is held once a month to discuss new functionality, ask questions and see demonstrations of Airtable functionality and how it is used here at UC Davis Health. One of our goals is to help cultivate Airtable super-users. All UC Davis Health Airtable users are welcomed (Enterprise, Pro, Free). If you are a UC Davis Health affiliate who is currently on a pro-version or free version of Airtable and would like information on how to upgrade to Airtable Enterprise, we encourage you to join this meeting and reach out to cenavarro@ucdavis.edu.

MS Teams Meeting Link

Topics we will cover include:

Invoice Processes and Updates: Stay informed about the latest changes and ensure smooth invoicing for your studies.

Navigating Aggie Enterprise (AE) and PPM Billing Events: Gain clarity on billing events, effective use of Aggie Enterprise tools, and the streamlined financial workflows managed by CTMS Ops for consistent and efficient clinical trial operations.

Conversion Revenue: Understand the conversion process and how revenue is tracked.

CGA/ServiceNow Inquiries: Review ServiceNow requests and/or concerns.

Void/Amend Processes: Learn the steps for managing voided or amended transactions in OnCore.

Holding Accounts: Where you can review Holding Account/General Ledger
We are here to answer your questions and provide support. Drop by and let us help streamline your operations!

Celebrating 35 years of the Principles of Community at UC Davis

Join us for an evening of live storytelling as five UC Davis Health staff members share their personal immigrant experiences. The featured speakers will reflect on themes surrounding identity, resilience and belonging.

Researchers increasingly are called upon to address, engage, and partner with diverse publics in the design, implementation, and dissemination of their work. The CTSC’s HERO program is dedicated to helping investigators achieve these objectives. Effective April 5, 2023, HERO will offer complimentary consultations through virtual office hours.

HERO connects researchers and diverse stakeholders, with a focus on patient populations underrepresented in scientific studies, including children, adolescents, and older adults, as well as residents of rural communities and people affected by rare diseases.

• Bring stakeholder perspectives into the development of a research question
• Identify recruitment and retention strategies for adolescent and young adults, older adults, and other special populations
• Identify data collection tools and approaches for hard-to-reach populations
• Develop proposal sections related to stakeholder engagement plans and partnerships
• Effectively disseminate findings to diverse communities
• Make their clinical research more inclusive, relevant, and accessible

Please  schedule an appointment within the  weekly 9 to 10 a.m. office hours on Wednesdays by clicking on this link 

https://CTSC-Office-Hours-Appointments.as.me/HERO