Resources

Please explore the resources related to the CIRCE Project below:

Overview

Quick Start Guide for v20260630

The Quick Start Guide (PDF) provides a general overview of CIRCE, including descriptions of the available data elements, structure of CIRCE data, and important reminders. It is highly recommended to read the Quick Start Guide prior to requesting access to CIRCE.

Data

Data Dictionary

The Data Dictionary (PDF) provides a description for the data elements in every data table within CIRCE. .

Hospital Abbreviation List

The Hospital Abbreviation List (PDF) provides the full name for hospital abbreviations within CIRCE.

load_parquet.py

This Python script can be used to convert parquet files containing CIRCE data in the PMACS Shared Drive to be used in STATA versions prior to 19. See the FAQ page for more details.

Protocol Development

Example IRB Protocol Language

This document (PDF) provides examples of relevant protocol sections that can be used to reference when creating or modifying a protocol to use CIRCE data. Note this current draft was created for the Penn IRB's old HS-ERA system.