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JAAPA
; 36(6): 40-42, 2023 06 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37026785
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: A misconception exists that only physicians can be principal investigators for FDA-regulated human clinical trials such as interventional studies. This article reviews existing guidelines and dispels the notion that physician associates/assistants (PAs) cannot be principal investigators for clinical trials. Additionally, this article describes an implementation plan to correct the misconception and establish a reference for future PAs seeking the role of principal investigator in clinical trials.