Education & Training
United Health Services Hospitals (UHSH) is committed to promoting excellence in research through proper education, training, and compliance. Whether you are a new investigator, a research assistant, or a collaborator, proper training is essential to ensure ethical, responsible conduct of research and participant safety.
Required Training: Human Subjects Protection Certification and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training
All members of a research team — including principal investigators, sub-investigators, coordinators, students, and assistants — must complete certification of HSP and GCP before initiating or participating in human subjects research at UHS.
This training ensures researchers understand key concepts in:
- Human Subjects Protection
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Conflicts of Interest (COI)
- Data and Privacy Protections
- Research with Vulnerable Populations
Training modules are assigned based on your role and the type of research you are conducting.
Certification Requirements
- Certification must be completed before starting any research activity.
- Proof of completion must be submitted and on file with the UHSH Center for Research.
- Certificates must be renewed every 3 years, or as required by your research type or sponsor.
UHSH will verify that all listed study personnel are appropriately trained during IRB review and study initiation.
Need Help with HSP or GCP Training?
The UHS Center for Research can assist with:
- Determining the right training path for your role
- Accessing the system and registering for the correct course
- Troubleshooting completion and documentation issues
Contact us at research@nyuhs.org.
Additional Learning Resources (future growth)
While UHSH is in an early phase of research program development, we intend to grow our educational offerings to include:
- Workshops on protocol development and grant writing
- Regulatory compliance seminars
- Clinical research coordinator onboarding
- CME-accredited research ethics sessions
- Research mentorship networks
We welcome ideas and volunteers to help expand these offerings over time.