This ICR collects information from
individuals who wish to participate in the Medical Device
Fellowship Program (MDFP). The program develops a pool of qualified
external scientific experts and increases the range and depth of
collaborations between FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological
Health (CDRH) and the outside scientific community. Applications
for the MDFP enable CDRH to determine the applicant's level of
education, experience, expertise, citizenship, and the existence of
conflicts of interest. Collecting applications for the MDFP allows
CDRH to promote and protect the public health by encouraging
outside persons to share their expertise.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.