Purpose of This Case Study

Part of the purpose of this first module is to give you an opportunity to 'get your feet wet' right away. By completing the following case study, you will receive a brief synopsis of what to look for to determine if potential conflicts of interest exist.

In the case study, and in the rest of this module, you will obtain answers to basic questions about conflict of interest (COI), such as:

- What are some red flags that information is missing from a Report of External Professional Activities (REPA)?
- What kinds of risks might a potential COI have for all involved?
- How do you determine if there is a potential conflict of interest?
- What kinds of additional information would you want to gather?

The following scenario begins a case study in which a potential conflict of interest might exist. If you are new to your role in reviewing and managing potential conflict of interest, this example will highlight the perspective you need to have. If you have reviewed and managed potential conflict of interest cases before, think of this as a brief review.