Date & Location
Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 12:00 AM - Saturday, March 4, 2023, 11:59 PM

Course Overview
This course provides an overview of ethical concerns regarding conflicts of interest in biomedical research. It also offers several approaches to safeguarding against conflicts of interest and describes related federal policies. Intended primarily for researchers, the course: 
Explains what a conflict of interest is and why conflicts are problematic. Provides data and analysis regarding the extent of conflicts of interest in research. 
  • Assesses strategies for avoiding and remediating conflicts of interest. 
  • Describes NIH and FDA policies related to conflicts of interest in research, as well as institutions’ role in managing researcher conflicts. 
  • The course offers several brief case studies intended to help learners apply key principles to their own work. 

There was no commercial support used in the development of this educational activity.

Content last reviewed: March 4, 2020



Objectives
  1. Define a conflict of interest in the context of biomedical research.
  2. Explain how conflicts of interest lead to harms.
  3. Summarize the impact of conflicts of interest on research.
  4. Summarize strategies for safeguarding against conflicts of interest.
  5. Describe key features of NIH and FDA policies related to conflicts of interest.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  

All activities listed on this transcript have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (1.25 hours), Nursing Contact Hours (1.25 hours), ACPE (1.25 hours)