The Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI)

The George Washington University believes that a strong training program and documentation of training compliance are two of the most important things we can do to protect human subjects and our institution. Through the Office of Human Research, GWU has partnered with the Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) to offer customized training to GW researchers through the Human Subjects Research Educational Program.

Investigator training is the standard nationwide and is the leader in the field. The CITI training program is currently used by over 600 other institutions.

Basic training is required for all researchers engaged in human subjects research. Additional modules are offered to those who conduct specific types of human subjects research.

GWU CITI Training Chart
This chart explains basic CITI Training modules for Social and Behavioral Researchers (SBR), Biomedical Researchers and IRB Committee Member Training.

Heath Information, Protection and Security (HIPS) Training through CITI
The educational training requirement for investigators conducting research that involves protected health information (PHI) is no longer available through BlackBoard. HIPAA training is now being offered through the CITI training program at www.citiprogram.org. For information on how to register for HIPS training, click here: CITI HIPS Information Sheet

Continuing Medical Education (CME)/Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
CME/CEU credits are available through the University of Miami for completion of the Basic Course and for the Refresher Course.

GWU CITI Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To get additional information to some of the most frequently-asked questions about GWU’s educational requirements and CITI training, click here.

CITI Registration
To register ad begin your CITI training, click here: (https://www.citiprogram.org).