Research Ethics Education Policy and Procedure
All investigators and research staff conducting human research at institutions using the UTHSCSA Institutional Review Board (IRB) must complete research ethics training provided by the University of Miami, Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI). (www.citiprogram.org). How to Register for CITI (Video Tutorial-with audio)
Two categories of learners:
VA researchers: Individuals conducting research at STVHCS and/or the Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science/IIMS
Must complete the VA training annually on the CITI website
Not required to take UTHSCSA training. (Attachment 1)
UTHSCSA researchers: Individuals conducting research at UTHSCSA and other IRB-affiliated institutions
Must complete UTHSCSA training on the CITI website every three years.
Not required to complete the VA training. (Attachment 2)
UTHSCSA Specific Module:
Instructions �How to Register with CITI: