For HIRB Members

All HIRB members must complete the online training program for IRB members available through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI).

• CITI Training Module

In reviewing HIRB applications, HIRB members rely on the HIRB Reviewer’s Guide and Reviewer’s Checklist.

• HIRB Member Reviewer’s Checklist for Expedited New Protocols
• HIRB Member Reviewer's Checklist for Expedited Continuing Review
• HIRB Member Reviewer’s Guide (Coming Soon)

In addition to HIRB Standard Operating Policies & Procedures, other resources for HIRB Members include:

• OHRP IRB Guidebook
• OHRP Policy Guidance Webpage
• OHRP Home Page
• FDA Guidance for Institutional Review Boards and Clinical Investigators, 1998 Update

The HIRB office also maintains a library of materials about human participant research and IRBs that is available for the use of all HIRB members.