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The training adequacy, job satisfaction, and retention of FTD CRCs have not been systematically examined.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) administered an anonymous cross-sectional online survey to CRCs affiliated with research networks across the USA and Canada.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Thirty-seven CRCs responded. Most had more than 3 years of experience, yet 62% reported encountering situations for which they felt inadequately prepared. Information on genetics, symptom management, and brain donation were identified as critical training gaps. 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