Competition in the inaugural ACCP Clinical Research Challenge (CRC) began February 8, 2016, with 78 teams vying for a spot in round 2. The Online Journal Club was based on the following literature:

• Giugliano RP, Ruff CT Braunwald E, et al. Edoxaban versus warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation. N Engl J Med 2013;369:2093-104. (ENGAGE-TIMI 48)
• Supplement to: Giugliano RP, Ruff CT, Braunwald E, et al. Edoxaban versus warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation. N Engl J Med 2013;369:2093-104.
• Edoxaban [prescribing information]. Tokyo: Daiichi Sankyo, 2015.

Twenty teams advanced to compete in round 2: Research Protocol Development. Please join ACCP in congratulating the students from the following programs on their significant achievement.

• Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy
• MCPHS University School of Pharmacy - Boston
• Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
• Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale
• Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy
• Oregon State University College of Pharmacy
• Pacific University School of Pharmacy
• Purdue University College of Pharmacy
• Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy
• Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson College of Pharmacy
• University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
• University of California, San Francisco School of Pharmacy
• University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy
• University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
• University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
• University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
• University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
• University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
• University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Teams competing in round 2 are tasked with developing a research proposal based on a clinically focused research question. Team proposals are due March 14, 2016. Winners will be announced April 29. For more information on the CRC, visit www.accp.com/stunet/crc/eligibility.aspx.