The Graduate Affairs Office, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Research Ethics Committee, organized the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) & Human Subject Protection Training for Certificate 2026 for residents, fellows, and graduate students. The training was conducted via Zoom on 26 and 29 June 2026.
The program featured distinguished faculty members and experts who delivered lectures on key aspects of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research ethics, and the protection of human research participants. The lecture topics included:
- Principles of Good Clinical Practice in Clinical Studies
- Roles and Responsibilities of Institutions, Ethics Committees, Investigators, and Sponsors in Human Subject Protection in Clinical Research I & II
- Study Design and Research Methodology
- Informed Consent & Assent
- Confidentiality, Privacy, and Management of Conflicts of Interest (COI)
- Practical Guidance and Issues with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) in Medical Research
- Publication Ethics for Academic and Research Works
- Chula IRB Online Submission System
- Initial Review: Expedited Review, Full Board Review, Exemption Criteria, and Critical Concerns from the IRB Perspective
- Essential Documentation in Clinical Research
- Vulnerability and Risk–Benefit Assessment
- Safety Reporting, Serious Adverse Event (SAE) Handling, Monitoring, and Auditing
The training was organized for first-year residents, fellows, and graduate students to equip them with the essential knowledge and competencies required to initiate research in accordance with international standards and ethical principles. It aims to support participants in conducting high-quality research and completing their studies within the prescribed duration of their academic programs.