VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

Policy #R003

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Policy Order No.: R003 Effective Date: January 2, 2003 Revised: April 30, 2026

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__________________________ Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, D.O. President ___________________________________________________________________________________ VCOM Policy on Research Misconduct ___________________________________________________________________________________ 1. PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................................2 2. SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................................2 3. DEFINITION OF RESEARCH MISCONDUCT .................................................................................2 4. JURISDICTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................................2 4.1. Time Limitations .................................................................................................................................2 4.2. Evidentiary Standards..........................................................................................................................2 4.3. Confidentiality .....................................................................................................................................3 4.4. Research Conducted at a Former Institution .......................................................................................3 4.5. Research Transferred to VCOM..........................................................................................................3 5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................3 5.1. Institutional Integrity Officer ..............................................................................................................3 5.2. Institutional IDO..................................................................................................................................3 5.3. Inquiry and Investigation Committees ................................................................................................4 6. ALLEGATIONS OF RESEARCH MISCONDUCT............................................................................4 6.1. Inquiry .................................................................................................................................................4 6.2. Sequestration of Research Records .....................................................................................................5 6.3. Investigation ........................................................................................................................................5 6.4. Appeal .................................................................................................................................................6 6.5. Protections and Confidentiality ...........................................................................................................6 6.6. Reporting and Record Retention .........................................................................................................6 7. INSTITUTIONAL ACTIONS ................................................................................................................7 8. TRAINING AND EDUCATION ............................................................................................................7 9. DURATION OF POLICY .......................................................................................................................7

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