Conflict of Interest & Commitment Training Module

All individuals covered under The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Policy on Conflict of Commitment and Conflict of Interest are required to take and pass the Conflict of Interest and Commitment Training Module, which is located online at https://secure.lwservers.net/.

Individuals covered by the policy include all School of Medicine faculty, staff, trainees, students, administrators, and researchers. 

Frequently Asked Questions about the Training Module

1. Who is required to take the course?
   All individuals covered under The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Policy on Conflict of Commitment and Conflict of Interest are required to take the Conflict of Interest and Commitment training module. Individuals covered by the policy include all faculty, staff, trainees, students, administrators, and researchers who are compensated or otherwise supported by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for their services.
2. Who should I contact if I have questions about technical aspects of the Conflict of Interest and Commitment Training Module?
   You should first view the help site for the training module at https://secure.lwservers.net/FAQ.cfm. If you still have questions, click on the e-mail address at the bottom of the webpage for additional assistance and you will receive a response from a technical administrator.
3. I am unable to locate the Conflict of Interest and Commitment Training Module after I login to the website – how do I find it?
   After you log on to the website, click Enroll in Another Course. Then click Research Compliance Training Courses. The Conflict of Interest and Commitment Training Module is the third course on the list.
4. If I serve as principal investigator of a study and a co-investigator on the protocol has a conflict of interest, who needs to pass the training module?
   All individuals listed on the protocol, regardless of whether or not they are School of Medicine employees or trainees, must pass the Conflict of Interest and Commitment Training Module before the protocol can be approved by the JHM IRB.
5. Who should I contact if I have a question about a potential conflict of interest?
   If you have questions about a conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, please contact the Office of Policy Coordination at 410-516-5560 or email policy@jhmi.edu.
6. I am a staff member; why do I need to complete the training module?
   While you may not have a personal financial conflict of interest, you may work with individuals who have significant personal relationships with industry or other outside organizations. It is important for you to understand areas in which potential bias may be introduced into research activities.
7. I do not remember my password. Who should I contact?
   If you do not remember your password for the Compliance Training website, send an e-mail to Karen Justice White with a request UserID and Password.