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Dr. Ruth Crutchfield and Dr. Mengxuan Wu National Awards
Learn more about Dr. Ruth Crutchfield and Dr. Mengxuan Wu National Awards

College of Health Professions hosts “Discover Your Future in Healthcare” event

GETPHIT Applications now open

CREST WORKSHOP SERIES:
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB)


The CoHP Research Enhancement and Support Team (CREST), as part of its Workshop Series, would like to invite you to a workshop that aims to demystify the IRB application process and to provide hands-on assistance and guidance on planned or ongoing submissions.

What? A three-hour workshop with the following agenda

  • Orientation to IRB submission platforms
  • Guidance on completing the key components of an IRB application
    (recruitment, participant compensation, informed consent, special
    considerations for the online environment, etc.)
  • Hands-on prep of an IRB application


Who can participate? Health Professions faculty


When? Tuesday, July 8, 12 pm – 3 pm


Where? In-person (Edinburg) and Virtual (Zoom)


Next steps?

  • If interested in participating, register here by July 1. Space is limited;
    in-person and virtual seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is proud to host the 2025 Texas Society for Advancement of Health Professions (TSAHP) Annual Conference this fall!  More information about the conference can be found by clicking here.

We are delighted by the record student turn-out for our 2025 Health Forward conference.  You’ll be able to find more information about the 2026 Health Forward conference in Spring 2026. 

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