Conflict of Interest Details
This section discusses the
(a) Conflict of Interest Superform
(b) Who is required to complete "Conflict of Interest" Online Training
What is the Conflict of Interest Superform?
The COI Superform is a mechanism to disclose existing or potential conflicts of interest (or the appearance of conflict).
The COI Superform allows you to enter and edit your Conflict of Interest information in one location, store the data in a secure database, and print forms to submit to the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC and/or UPP.
For more detailed information, and to view the University of Pittsburgh's Conflict of Interest Policy (11/01/2003), click here.
Who should use the Conflict of Interest Superform?
The COI Superform must be used by University of Pittsburgh employees, students, or trainees; UPMC employees, employed physicians, and board members; or people specifically authorized to access the COI Superform program.
Who is required to complete the "Conflict of Interest" Training Module Online?
Required for all faculty, staff, students and others directly involved in research who:
* Are involved in industry-sponsored research OR
* Completed Part 2 of the University of Pittsburgh
Faculty/Researcher Conflict of Interest Superform.
* Non-university personnel must complete this module if they are
conducting industry-sponsored University research and their
home institution has no COI training
Which specific forms should I submit to the University of Pittsburgh, to UPMC, to UPP?
Log-in via HSConnect. You will then be asked to create a profile. The information you provide in this profile will allow you to access the forms you are required to complete. They include:
University of Pittsburgh Faculty/Researcher Form: University of Pittsburgh faculty, administrators, and investigators should complete this form.
"Administrators" include all administrative employees, even if they do not hold faculty rank, who direct or can materially influence research.
"Investigators" include all employees who are responsible for the design, conduct, and reporting of research. In addition, staff members who are involved in research should complete this form.
University of Pittsburgh Designated Administrator Form: All full-time and part-time University staff and administrators who are classified as Administrator IV or V or above, or who are "designated employees."
A "designated employee" is an employee below the level of Administrator IV, who is designated by his/her supervisor to comply with this policy because the employee is in a position to make, direct, or materially influence University business decisions.
Physician Services Division (CMI & UPP) Form: Physicians, clinical scientists, administrators, and other health care providers associated with UPP or CMI.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Form: UPMC directors, officers, board committee members, employees, and others in positions of trust.
This form discloses outside interests and commitments by faculty members, administrators, and investigators to their chairs, deans, directors, or direct higher-level supervisors. The form is filled out upon appointment and each April 15 thereafter. Updated disclosures must be made if new outside interests arise during the year.
Click here to view the University of Pittsburgh Conflict of Interest Policy (11/01/2003)
