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.