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The DrPH student must complete a doctoral project that is designed to influence programs, policies, or systems applicable to public health practice. For example, the student can propose to implement and evaluate a project in the field, adapt an evidence-based program to be used on a local level, do a behavioral, economic, or policy analysis, or evaluate a public health intervention. The student must produce a minimum of three high-quality, evidence-based deliverables, with at least one written product. These can be presented in any form that is acceptable to the committee members. Examples of types of deliverables include the following:
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Institutional Review Board Approval (IRB)All research investigators at USF are responsible for making the initial determination as to whether their research will involve human subjects as defined in the Quick Start Guide for Investigators (2004), available online at http://www.research.usf.edu/cs/quickstart.htm.When it is not clear whether the research involves human subjects, research investigators must seek assistance from the USF Office of Research. If it is determined that human subjects are involved, the investigator is responsible for applying for review by the appropriate IRB. This task is accomplished by research investigators preparing a protocol giving a complete description of the proposed research, a detailed application and, when appropriate, a sample of the proposed informed consent form. All forms can be found submitting human subject research for review by the USF IRB (and additional IRBs if required) prior to starting a research study. If it is not clear what type of human subjects (exempt, expedited, full board), approval is required; students should consult the USF Office of Research Integrity & Compliance in collaboration with their major professor. Only the IRB can determine if the research being conducted falls under the exempt category. Research investigators must prepare a protocol giving a complete description of the proposed research, a detailed application and, when appropriate, a sample of the proposed informed consent form. All protocols and related forms must be submitted electronically to the IRB via eIRB, which can be accessed online at http://www.research.usf.edu/dric/ Training is also available at this site.
As a part of the application process, the investigator’s IRB application will be electronically routed to his/her Department Chair or designee, who certifies that adequate scientific review of the research study has been performed. All students who serve as a Principal Investigator are required to have a faculty advisor listed on their IRB application. The major professor must review the initial application and any subsequent modifications. All doctoral students must complete the IRB credentialing process and HIPAA training during their first semester following admission. IRB training courses are available online at http://www.research.usf.edu/dric/ As a part of the application process, the student should ensure that adequate scientific review of the research study has been performed, via the student's signature, the major professor's signature, and or the signature of the DrPH Program Director or designee before the IRB form is forwarded. All doctoral students must complete the IRB training during their first semester following admission. IRB training courses are available online at http://www.research.usf.edu/dric/ |
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