Investigator Benefits
Benefits to Becoming a Clinical Study Investigator
Physicians tend to find fulfillment in conducting clinical studies because it offers:
- Continued learning
- Practice expansion
- Recognition among peers and community
- Financial rewards
- Assisting in bringing products to market that are not yet available to patients
Professional Development and Recognition
- May help you to explore parameters of cutting-edge medications
- Will provide the opportunity to meet other clinical study investigators in professional venues
- Will offer experience in the use of investigational products
Professional Recognition
- Principle Investigators (PI) are often recognized as thought-leaders within the professional community.
- Conducting clinical studies may open up opportunities for presenting seminars and submitting publications
New Revenue Sources
- Clinical studies may offer the opportunity for additional revenue streams
Introduces Alternative Treatments to your Patients
- Clinical study Investigators may offer alternative, possible break-through treatment options to their patients which are only available through clinical study participation
Increased Market/Brand Awareness
- Conducting clinical studies in your community may increase the market and brand recognition of your clinic by:
- Generating new potential patients for your clinic
- Enhance retention of existing patients by offering alternative treatment options
- Increasing the brand recognition of your clinic by leveraging advertising locally