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Membership
How can I become a PRIM&R member or renew my membership?
You can join and renew online! To join or renew your PRIM&R membership by fax or mail, download a membership application or renewal form. If you have more specific questions, please contact us .
How can my institution host a PRIM&R Regional Connections program?
PRIM&R Regional Connections allows PRIM&R members to host local networking and educational events by providing them with the necessary financial and marketing support. Local events cover a variety of topics, including applied research ethics, responsible conduct of research, animal issues, and professional development. For information about hosting a PRIM&R Regional Connections meeting and the support PRIM&R offers, please contact Jen Levine-Fried, membership manager.
How do I find my username and password to access the Members Only resources on this website?
Visit the login page and click the “reset” button. We will then e-mail you your username and password.
How do I renew my institutional membership?
PRIM&R no longer offers institutional memberships. This policy and rate was discontinued as of April 1, 2004. PRIM&R has recently introduced new membership categories that we encourage you to review.
CIP® Certification
How can I obtain more information about CIP®?
Professionals interested in earning a Certified IRB Professional (CIP®) designation may request a certification handbook by e-mailing or calling the Professional Testing Corporation of New York (PTC) at 212.356.0660.
How do I find out about the status of my CIP® application?
PTC administers the CIP® program for PRIM&R. Test results are disclosed to test takers only. For more information about the status of your application, please contact PTC at 212.356.0660.
How much does it cost to take the certification exam?
The application fee for the certification exam is $335 for PRIM&R members and $435 for non-members.
How long is the certification valid and how can it be renewed?
CIP® certification is valid for three years and can be renewed with continuing education credits within the IRB field once in a six-year period, or always via re-examination. Please contact PTC for additional details about recertification procedures and fees.
Will any individuals be "grandfathered" in?
“Grandfathering” is not offered as an option for certification. The field of human subjects protections continues to change rapidly, and the certification process tests knowledge about human subjects research review based on the most recent regulations and interpretation of those regulations. In order to receive certification, individuals must demonstrate proficiency based upon current standards.
How can I become involved in the CIP® program?
Please contact us for further information.
Does attending a PRIM&R meeting help with CIP® recertification?
Yes! Certificates of Attendance for hours earned at PRIM&R’s educational events, including annual conferences, regional programs, and webinars, are distributed during the events. These certificates are useful for obtaining Continuing Education Credits (not Continuing Medical Education Credits) for CIP® recertification. Please note that guidelines around Continuing Education Credits vary, and you should consult PTC for further guidance.
What should I do if I have additional questions about certification or recertification?
All questions regarding certification and recertification should be directed toward PRIM&R or PTC.
CPIA Certification
How can I obtain more information about CPIA?
Professionals interested in earning a Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) designation may obtain a certification handbook or call the Professional Testing Corporation (PTC), the organization that administers the exam for PRIM&R, at 212.356.0660. Questions regarding administration of the examination may also be directed to PTC. If you have other questions about CPIA, contact us.
How much does it cost to take the certification exam?
The application fee for the certification exam is $335 for PRIM&R members and $435 for non-members.
How long is the certification valid and how can it be renewed?
Certification is valid for five years, after which time the candidate must retake and pass the current Certification Examination for Professional IACUC Administrators or meet such alternative requirements demonstrating continuing competency as may be determined by the Council of Certified Professional IACUC Administrators. Contact PTC for additional details about recertification procedures and fees.
How can I become involved with CPIA?
Please contact us for further information.
Can my CPIA designation be revoked?
Yes, certification can be revoked for any of the following reasons:
1. Falsification of an application.
2. Misrepresentation of certification status.
3. A violation of CCPIA Code Of Ethics.
The Appeals Committee of the CCPIA provides the appeal mechanism for challenging revocation of certification. It is the responsibility of the concerned individual to initiate this process.
What should I do if I have additional questions about certification or recertification?
Please contact us by e-mail or by phone at 617.423.4112, ext. 27.
Educational Event Information & Registration
Can I book my hotel accommodations through PRIM&R?
All accommodations for conferences must be made through the hotel or overflow hotels listed on the event web pages, not through PRIM&R. Please note that hotel space is always limited. We encourage you to book your accommodations early!
I attended a PRIM&R meeting, but I do not have a Certificate of Attendance. How do I obtain a new one?
Certificates of Attendance for a previously attended meeting may be obtained by contacting PRIM&R. Please be sure to include your full name and the name and the year of the program for which you need the certificate.
Certificates of Attendance are useful for obtaining Continuing Education Credits from various professional associations. Please note that each association’s guidelines for acceptance of conference credit hours may differ. You should consult the appropriate professional association representative for information as to if, and how many, credits from PRIM&R conferences can be used.
How do I obtain a User ID and password in order to register online?
Visit the login page, where you will be prompted to create a new User ID and password.
What are PRIM&R’s Cancellation and Substitution Policies?
To complete registration, you must agree to our Cancellation and Substitution Policies, which can be found on the registration form for each event.
How do I obtain an extra copy of my registration confirmation?
Please e-mail us or call 617.423.4112, ext. 0.
What happens if an event is cancelled?
In the event of a natural disaster, severe weather, or another similarly serious event, PRIM&R’s first commitment is to the safety and satisfaction of our members and conference registrants. In such cases, PRIM&R reserves the right to postpone or cancel a conference or educational program. We always try to reschedule the conference in question rather than canceling outright. Should a conference need to be rescheduled, registrant fees will be transferred to the new conference offering; should a conference be cancelled, instead of being postponed or rescheduled, registration fees can be credited towards any conference, educational program, and workshop offered by PRIM&R within twelve months from the date of the cancelled event. Fees not used within the twelve months from the date of issue would expire. Please note that this policy is subject to change; any changes will be noted on our website. Thank you.
Payment Information
How do I pay for an event?
We accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express) and Purchases Orders (POs) for all registrations processed online. If you will be using a PO for registration, the PO must be sent via fax or mail to PRIM&R before the event in order for the registration to be finalized. Checks are accepted as a form of payment only when accompanied by a signed copy of the downloadable registration form and sent to PRIM&R in advance of the event via mail to PRIM&R’s payment address.
If your institution is making payment via wire or ACH transfer, the beneficiary field of the instructions must include either the name(s) or registration ID number(s) of the registrant(s) to be properly credited. This information is required in order to successfully complete registration. Please fax a confirmation of this transaction to 617.423.1185, ATTN: Accounts Payable. Payment is required before your registration can be processed.
What is PRIM&R’s payment address?
PRIM&R
P.O. Box 3689
Boston, MA 02241-3689
I am sending my registration via Fed-Ex. What is PRIM&R’s street address?
PRIM&R
126 Brookline Avenue, Suite 202
Boston, MA 02215
How do I obtain a receipt?
After you log into the website, select the Account Management tab. From there, click on Orders, from which you will be able to print receipts for all of your registrations from the past year. If you are still having difficulty, please contact us via e-mail or telephone at 617.423.4112, ext. 0.
Miscellaneous
Do you post external job openings on your website?
We post job openings on our online Job Board. Special pricing for members is available. To post a job opening, fill out this form.
How do I rent the PRIM&R mailing list?
PRIM&R rents its mailing list under very limited conditions and only for educational purposes. If you are interested in renting the list, please contact PRIM&R.
Contact
How do I get to PRIM&R's office?
From North
• Take Route 1 or 93 South to Storrow Drive.
• Follow Storrow Drive to Fenway/Kenmore exit.
• Take Kenmore exit and the first right onto Beacon Street.
• See Kenmore Square below.
From South • Take Route 93 North to Massachusetts Avenue exit.
• Take a right onto Massachusetts Avenue. You will Symphony Hall on the left.
• Continue on Massachusetts Avenue until you see Urban Outfitters.
• Just past Urban Outfitters, cross over Commonwealth Avenue and take a left onto Beacon Street.
• See Kenmore Square below.
From West
• Take Mass Pike (Route 90 East) to Allston/Brighton exit.
• After toll, take first right towards Cambridge.
• Keeping Doubletree Suites Hotel on your right, take a right onto Storrow Drive. Do not go over bridge into Cambridge. Follow Storrow Drive to Fenway/Kenmore exit.
• Take Kenmore exit and first right onto Beacon Street.
• See Kenmore Square below.
Kenmore Square (famous for the illuminated Citgo sign and Fenway Park)
• Get left upon entering Kenmore Square.
• Take a hard left onto Brookline Avenue after the bus station in the middle of the square, keeping Pizzeria Uno on your right and Bank of America on your left. (There are three major roads at that intersection. The right fork is Commonwealth Avenue, the left/middle fork is Beacon Street, the hard left is Brookline Avenue. )
• Cross over the bridge. PRIM&R is 1/4 mile on the left after passing Fenway Park on your left.
How can I contact PRIM&R if I have a question?
If the answer you are looking for is not located on this Help page, please be in touch.
For membership questions, please e-mail or telephone 617.423.4112, ext. 16.
For event registration questions, please e-mail or telephone 617.423.4112, ext. 0.
For questions about CIPA and CPIA, the professional credentials sponsored by PRIM&R, please e-mail or telephone 617.423.4112, ext. 27.
For media inquiries, please e-mail or telephone 617.423.4112, ext. 19.