10. Policy regarding training for new and existing committee members:

• Members should be trained in human research protection, EC functions and SOP, and should be conversant with ethical guidelines, GCP guidelines (if applicable) and relevant regulations of the country.
• EC members should undergo initial and continuing training in human research protection, applicable IEC SOP and related regulatory requirements. All training should be documented. IEC may organise such Continuing Medical Education (CME) from time to time.
• Any change in the relevant guidelines or regulatory requirements should be brought to the attention of all EC members.
• All IEC members will be provided a soft copy of GCP, Ethical and relevant guidelines and provisions of Clinical Trial to get themselves updated and will be encouraged to attend CME/Workshop/Conference in Research Ethics, GCP guidelines, etc. to keep them updated on the latest developments in this area.
• However, we intend to arrange CME/Guest lecture for the members’ training.