Text Box: The PI completes the application and submits it to the Departmental Reviewer , who will provide initial review and approval. The review will also determine the category of review, expedited or full board review. Text Box: The Departmental Reviewer receives and notifies PI of any questions or issues with the protocol. Changes, if needed, are made and the protocol is forwarded to the ORC.Text Box: The ORC forwards the protocol to the chair if it is expedited. If the protocol requires full board review, a copy of the protocol is forwarded to the IRB Committee for review.Text Box: The Chair forwards the approved expedited protocol to the ORC. Approved Full board reviews are forwarded to the ORC.Text Box: The ORC forwards a copy of the approval to the PI.Text Box: The Chair reviews and approves expedited protocols. If the protocol requires Full Board Review, the IRB is notified and the PI is invited to attend the IRB meeting.IRB Protocol Process