Rather, it means that the study does not have to be presented to the full IRB for review. The investigator may request exempt status, but it is up to the IRB, or the chair of the IRB, to make the decision. Rather, the decision to approve can be made by the chair of the IRB or by someone appointed by the chair. Studies eligible for expedited review are those that involve no more than minimal risk to the subjects. Studies requiring full review include those that involve greater than minimal risk to subjects, experimental procedures, vulnerable populations, medical devices, and highly invasive treatments.
Some problems are procedural and can be dealt with easily, by paying attention to detail.
If you need a custom made apparatus, say that our Laboratory Equipment Services Facility can construct it for you. If you require a particular number of patients for a study, give the approximate number of those patients who are seen in the XXX clinic yearly. Also discuss the academic environment within your laboratory, program, department, institute, or center. Mention weekly seminars given by internationally- known, outside speakers, journal clubs, and laboratory meetings. Describe the intellectual atmosphere that inspires your creativity.