Introduction

As you learned in the previous module, determining potential conflicts of interest requires a thorough knowledge of the University of Minnesota policies and procedures that protect all parties from a potential conflict of interest at the University.

During this module, you will consider questions such as:

- Why does the University of Minnesota have policies and procedures about Conflict of Interest and Disclosure?
- Why is conflict of interest and disclosure so important?
- What are the source and the purpose of the rules?
- Are any activities exempt from disclosure?
- Are there activities that are prohibited?
- What is the U of M's approach to protecting the University and its employees?
- Are there disciplinary consequences for not complying?
- What are the policies?
- Are there specific rules for outside consulting, service activities and other work?
- What are the levels of risk involved?

Throughout this module, you will complete various activities that present and reinforce information about these topics.

This module is the same as Module 2 of the course for investigators called, Understanding & Disclosing Potential Conflicts of Interest.

This module will take 20 minutes to complete.