Office for Human Research Protection (OHRP) and PRIM&R
This two-part program provides basic information on the topics of ethics in research and investigator compliance with federal regulations. Part 1 presents the history of research ethics and key ethical issues are explored in terms of application to research design and study execution. Regulatory compliance topics as they apply to investigators are presented in Part 2. Examined is the IRB approval process, obtaining informed consent, continuing review and proper study documentation and record retention practices.
Please note that this program operates under a password-protected site and is only accessible to Tufts University and Tufts Medical Center faculty, staff, and students. To obtain this password, please contact the IRB office at 617-636-7512 or email IRBoffice@tufts-nemc.org.
Please ensure that this access information is not transmitted to, or shared with, anyone who is not a member of, or affiliated with, the Tufts Medical Center or Tufts University community. Thank you for your cooperation.
There are two (2) options to document completion of the Investigator 101 program.
1. View the video and complete the test. You will be mailed proof of completion once your exam has been corrected.
2. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit is available through Boston University School of Medicine.
For additional information about CME credit, please contact www.bu.edu/cme or call 617-638-4605. Boston University School of Medicine will send you certification of the CME (physicians) or a Certificate of Completion (non-physicians).
CME Information
Boston University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Boston University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of four (4) category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award, provided it is used and completed according to instructions, and providing a score of 70% or better is achieved.
Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent on the activity.
This program meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.
