Ethical Commitee
Purpose
The Ethical Committee of Kumudini Women’s Medical College ensures that all research and investigative projects conducted within the institution adhere to the highest ethical standards. This includes projects funded by government or non-government agencies, as well as the college’s own research initiatives and publications in professional journals.
Functions and Duties of the Ethical Committee
- Independent Ethical Review:
- Provide impartial, competent, and timely evaluations of the ethics of proposed research projects and studies.
- Participant Safeguarding:
- Protect the dignity, rights, safety, and well-being of all actual or potential research participants involved in studies.
- Promotion of Justice:
- Ensure fair distribution of the benefits and burdens of research across all societal groups and classes.
- Consider factors such as age, gender, economic status, culture, and ethnicity to uphold equitable practices.
- Maintaining Independence:
- Operate independently from political, institutional, professional, and market influences to ensure unbiased decisions.
- Ongoing Ethical Oversight:
- Conduct regular evaluations of the ethics of ongoing research projects that have received prior approval.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Adhere to the requirements of relevant regulatory agencies and applicable national or international laws governing research ethics.
The Ethical Committee at Kumudini Women’s Medical College upholds the highest standards of ethics and fairness in all research activities.
