The use of the scientific method is the crux of doing sociology. Sociologists utilize the scientific method to conduct research resulting in published papers and reports. There are sociologists who spend their entire careers conducting research in the areas of health and illness, inequalities in health, and experiences of health and health care systems. As a health professional, you too will likely be involved in research involving the use of the scientific method. Research in health care is so important there is even an annual Clinical Trials Day that is celebrated around the world to help raise clinical trial awareness and honor clinical research professionals by recognizing their contributions to public health and medical progress. Sponsored by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals, this organization is also building the next generation of clinical research professionals by fostering career entry through education, training, and onboarding programs. The Coalition for Clinical Trials Awareness Week is held yearly to foster dialogue among stakeholders about the importance of clinical trials awareness for patients across disease states. After taking this course and becoming more aware and excited about your SociologicalYou, you might find yourself pursuing a career as a clinical researcher. Whitworth’s wife conducted bench research as a Fellow while completing her fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases. She practices medicine in a children’s hospital and clinic, and is part of national clinical trials in areas such as treating hepatitis. Therefore, she is seeing patients daily and also contributing to the discovery of new medicines and treatments for children through clinical trials that utilize the scientific method.