Doctoral EducationDoctoral Education
For the most part, individual academic units are assumed to take responsibility for introducing their students to research ethics. In most cases, this occurs as part of regular coursework and through faculty mentoring and interactions with IRBs rather than through specific courses addressing these issues.
A noteworthy exception to this pattern is the course required of graduate students in the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS). “Research Responsibility and Ethics” (PIBS 503) offers a series of research case studies and utilizes small group discussions designed to help students define their own standards, appreciate alternate approaches, and develop the skills to analyze and deal with future problems. This is a popular course, with very strong demand from students outside of PIBS. It serves as an outstanding model that might be emulated by other parts of the University.