ACCP is pleased to announce that competition is under way in the sixth annual Clinical Research Challenge (CRC). Research and scholarship contribute to improved health outcomes for patients and advancements in the profession of clinical pharmacy. Critically evaluating and applying primary literature is an essential skill for students pursuing a career in clinical pharmacy.

This innovative and unique competition offers teams of three students (those in the first 2 professional years of their degree program) the opportunity to compete in round 1: The Online Journal Club. Teams achieving the top 40 scores will advance to round 2: Letter of Intent Submission. Teams with the top 20 scores after round 2 will advance to the third and final round: Research Protocol Development.

The competition began February 15 with 82 teams vying for a spot in round 2. Teams advancing to round 2 will be given a clinically focused research question and have 2½ weeks to develop and submit a letter of intent following the criteria outlined here. Teams advancing to round 3 will be announced March 29.

For complete information on the Clinical Research Challenge, visit www.accp.com/stunet/crc/eligibility.aspx.