CITI

Medical abbreviation · Medical Research

CITI
Stands forCollaborative Institutional Training Initiative
CategoriesMedical

CITI stands for Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, a medical research abbreviation.

Web-based training program widely required for researchers, students and staff before they work on human subjects research, covering research ethics, informed consent, privacy, good clinical practice and responsible conduct of research. Institutions subscribe and assign required modules.

Example: Complete CITI human subjects training before your name can be added to the protocol.

Usage notes

Founded in 2000 at the University of Miami, the CITI Program is used by thousands of organizations worldwide. Certificates typically expire after about three years, depending on institutional policy. Courses also cover animal research, biosafety and export controls.

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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.