1. HSR Satisfaction Survey 9-27-07

2. Which Human Subjects Protection Course(s) did you complete? Basic course for biomedical investigators.Basic course for biomedical investigators.29% Basic course for social & behavioral investigators.Basic course for social & behavioral investigators.53% A biomedical research Refresher Course.A biomedical research Refresher Course.8% A social & behavioral research Refresher Course.A social & behavioral research Refresher Course.10%

4. How many log in sessions did you use to complete the curriculum requirements? 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% FREQUENCY 1234567810 Login Sessions

5. Does your institution rely exclusively on the CITI Program to provide mandated instruction in the protection of human research subjects? Yes, The CITI Program is the only option available at my institution.Yes, The CITI Program is the only option available at my institution.71% No, my institution offers seminars, classes, or other options as an alternative to CITI.No, my institution offers seminars, classes, or other options as an alternative to CITI.29%

6. Assuming a similar time commitment, would you prefer another vehicle for this mandated instruction? Yes, I would prefer a traditional classroom presentation. 7% Yes, I would prefer an audio presentation. 1% Yes, I would prefer a video presentation 6% Yes, I would prefer a book or workbook tutorial format 4% No, this web based approach suits me best. 82% N=11081

7. If you just completed the Refresher course, did you take the CITI basic course previously? Yes, I took the basic course 1 yr ago.Yes, I took the basic course 1 yr ago.40% Yes, I took the basic course about 2 yrs agoYes, I took the basic course about 2 yrs ago29% Yes, I took the basic course about 3 yrs agoYes, I took the basic course about 3 yrs ago20% Yes, I took the basic course about 4 yrs agoYes, I took the basic course about 4 yrs ago6% Yes, I took the basic course 5 or more years agoYes, I took the basic course 5 or more years ago 5% 5% N=1949

8. N=11563

9. Now that I have completed the course, I am more confident in my ability to advise a student or a colleague on an issue of human subjects protection and the ethical conduct of human subjects research. 1 = Strongly disagree; 5 = Don't know; 9 = Strongly agree. N=11502

10. Now that I have completed this instruction in the protection of human research subjects, I intend to take a more active role in assuring that the research at my institution is conducted to the highest ethical standards. I intend to go to more seminars on human subjects issues, pursue professional certification (e.g., CIP), join an IRB / Research Ethics Committee or join a Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) or take a course in Good Clinical Practice 1 = Strongly disagree; 5 = Don't know; 9 = Strongly agree. 42%

11. I believe that the course I just completed will not only help me remain compliant with the Regulations and Policies, but, also help insure that I will be doing better science. 1 = Strongly disagree; 5 = Don't know; 9 = Strongly agree. n=11422

12. N=10691

13. How would you rate the "The Basic Course in the Protection of Human Research Subjects 1 = Poor; 10 = Outstanding. N=10225

14. After completing the required modules, did you complete any of the optional modules? No, I did not complete any of the optional modulesNo, I did not complete any of the optional modules79% Yes, I completed a few optional modulesYes, I completed a few optional modules12% I completed all of the available optional modulesI completed all of the available optional modules9% N=11314

15. I believe that the course I just completed will not only help me remain compliant with the Regulations and Policies, but, also help insure that I will be doing better science. 1 = Strongly disagree; 5 = Don't know; 9 = Strongly agree. N=4934

16. I would prefer to have more case studies in the Refresher Course. 1 = Strongly disagree; 5 = Don't know; 9 = Strongly agree. N=2537

17. I believe that ongoing instruction in human subjects protection for ALL members the research team is essential for assuring the ethical conduct of research with human research 1 = Strongly disagree; 5 = Don't know; 9 = Strongly agree. N=2471; REFRESHER ONLY

18. Looking back, I believe that the CITI Basic course, I completed previously, provided me with the ethical foundation to conduct my human subjects research to the highest ethical standards 1 = Strongly disagree; 5 = Don't know; 9 = Strongly agree. N=2412

19. Looking back, since completing the Basic Course I am more likely to have the confidence to engage in a discussion of human subjects protection or the ethical conduct of human subjects research with students and colleagues. 1 = Strongly disagree; 5 = Don't know; 9 = Strongly agree. N=2434

20. 32% N=2817

21. How would you rate the Refresher Course, overall ? 1 = Poor; 9 = Outstanding. N=2549