In Our Learner’s Words
Muthoni K.
Graduate Student
The modules were very thorough, easy to follow, and understand.
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Alberto C.
Postdoctoral Researcher
I really enjoyed the collaborative environment and the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues. The sessions were well-organized, and I appreciated the practical examples that helped me understand complex concepts more easily.
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Frank P.
Professor
The course touches on important research considerations in a manageable format. The material required that I pay attention but did not tax my concentration.
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Evelyn R.
PhD Candidate
I liked the option to have it on the standard reading mode or the video presentation.
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Julien D.
Clinical researcher
As a researcher with very little prior training in the regulatory aspects of research conduct, the information in this module was very helpful.
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Princess M.
PhD Student
The availability of two different platforms to deliver the information – written and audio-visual – catering to different learning styles was helpful. I also appreciated the self-paced modules that allowed you to return to complete unfinished work.
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Tiina M.
PhD Student
The course was short and well divided into sub-themes that were easy to understand and retain.
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Stephanie E.
Doctoral Research, Graduate Student
I like that the course is self-paced; you can pause and pick up where you left off.
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Gowramma I.P.
Professor of Education
The detailed content and clarity, with examples and case studies, are what I liked best. The ability to switch between reading and A/V modes when required was also useful.
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Julie S.
Assistant Professor & Postdoctoral Research Fellow
These courses were easy to access and succinct, which made a review of the Belmont Report key tenets, as well as the review of differences between practice and research, a focused and time efficient endeavor.
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Althea S.
PhD Student
The modules about the laws that explain protected populations were very informative. I also appreciated the section on safeguards put in place to protect subjects participating in studies.
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Shamsul Q.
Head of Department of Pathology/Microbiology
Excellent course. I enjoyed it fully and increased my level of knowledge in specific scenarios.
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Charlotte H.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The infographics helped a lot with summarizing the overall concepts and main points.
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Kristin F.
Postdoctoral Associate
I thought that the videos dramatizing various possible scenarios added a great deal to the written material. I also appreciated the inclusion of references to relevant philosophical and historical scholarship on research and methodological ethics.
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Xianjie Q.
Biostatistics Graduate Student
I like how there are two different view modes for the modules, there are explanations after every quiz question, and I can retake the quiz.
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Taiwo O.
Visiting Scholar
I like the option to use an interactive audio-visual format, the comprehensiveness of the course and its modules, and the simple explanations of the legal requirements. Completing CITI Program’s course on social and behavioral research was an important and enriching component of my research endeavors and scholarship in the United States.
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Emma M.
Student
This was one of the best courses I have taken due to the easy reading and watching of videos that prepare you for the quizzes.
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William J.
Cluster Director of Pharmacy & Research
The interactive modules are amazing. It’s like being at a course in person, but with the ability to review something if extra help is needed.
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Isaias M.
Graduate Student
The videos were the best part of the course. They really helped me visualize how the application of good clinical practice would occur in real time, making the text easier to read and follow.
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Alyssa I.
PhD Student
The variability in content (lectures, videos, case studies) helped me understand the material better.
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Timothy F.
PhD Candidate
The course was very informative and detailed. I also appreciated the case studies to assist in understanding how these concepts are applicable.
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Juliana S.
Medical Student
The reading material was simple, concise, but also very informative in regards to the most important points.
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Maria E.
Evidence Based Practice Nursing Resident, Diabetes Nurse Specialist
Great information on the importance of protections in research with human subjects. I liked the audiovisual option.
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