Residents & Fellows Research course 2017
Why have a research course for post-graduate medical trainees? Research is the cornerstone of modern medicine Aim: instill a fundamental understanding of how research can make you the best possible doctor you can be. This will mean different things for different people. Understanding how evidence is generated, the skillset to interpret it and the ability to translate it into clinical practice is an essential skill. Some will grow an interest in conducting research of their own Regardless of your past experiences, relative interest in research, specialty, or future aspirations, this course will optimize your ability to integrate the power of research into your career.
Our course ‘philosophy’ Learn by ‘doing’ Develop and execute your own research project Minimum number of lectures Emphasis on working in small groups
Who are we? Course director: Dr. Adam Kirton (adam.kirton@ahs.ca) Course committee Dr. Brent Hagel Dr. Alberto Nettel-Aguirre Course coordinator: Jolene Haddad (jolene.haddad@ahs.ca)
How do I prepare for the course? Identify an area of interest Identify and confirm a preceptor Define your research question
Course Presentations Defining your research question Choosing the right study design Searching the medical literature Defining your aims, hypotheses, and outcome measures Refining your methods Analyzing your data: intro to biostatistics Qualitative research; Health economics; Human simulation Research Ethics Application process for scientific and ethical review
Course Expectations Daily attendance & Evaluations: Complete One45 form Minimize your call Submit assignments to Jolene, group leaders, and mentor Meet with your mentor regularly (weekly) Develop full research protocol Submit scientific review and ethics application by end of course Present poster on Research Day Participate in Research Day (Thursday, Nov 16th)
Timeline for Pediatrics Residents Aim: Complete a research project during your training R1 year Submit a complete proposal & applications for scientific/ethics review Initiate project remainder of this year R2 year Conduct your research during this year Present your progress (poster) at Research Day. R3 year Complete your research projects Submit and present an abstract Required to present your project (oral) at Research Day.
Accountability All trainees will be required to: Submit preceptor and research question before start of course Attend all lectures and small groups Complete TCPS2 research ethics online course, submit certificate Attend and present on Research Day
Website http://www.ucalgary.ca/paed/research/workshops-training-mentorship
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