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MedStar Health policies require that all individuals engaged in the conduct of research complete the annual conflict of interest disclosure. The annual research conflicts of interest disclosure proces...

Daniel Marchalik, MD, is Director of Ambulatory Urologic Surgery and Director of Medical Education at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He is also a current MedStar Teaching Scholar. His inter...

The MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI) Office of Research Integrity (ORI) has worked to simplify the process for case reports. What is the Current Process? Current IRB Form 2C, Case Report Revie...

A Rare Condition Joel Patton was the quintessential picture of health, boasting a strong body and mind. An IT professional working on his PhD, the 35-year-old was a personal trainer during his off hou...

The title on Erin O’Neill, MD’s business card reads “Attending Radiologist.” But it could just as accurately say “Puzzle Solver.” That’s because Dr. O’Neill uses MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s a...

Sexual assault is a sensitive topic, no matter how we discuss it. But it’s an important topic to discuss honestly and openly. People who have been sexually assaulted need to know that they can get hel...