Introduction to Research - November 23, 2011
The annual Research Skills workshop will be presented this year on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. The workshop will expose residents to a basic level of research training as required by the Royal College. It is assumed that participants have no previous background in the areas covered. Residents will be introduced to study design, basic biostatistics, critical appraisal, the publication process and effective presentation skills. Clinical examples are taken mainly from the area of reproductive health, yet are applicable to all medical disciplines.
This workshop is strongly encouraged for all PGY1 Specialty residents and optional for all PGY1 Family Medicine residents.
LOCATIONBan Righ Hall, Lower Dining Hall10 Bader Lane (from KGH, turn left on Stuart, right on University Avenue and left on Bader Lane)
FACULTY• Robert L. Reid, Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Phil Hahn, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Elaine Van Melle, Director, Office of Health Sciences Education
AGENDA8:30 am - Registration
9:00 am - Introduction: Ideas, mentors and finding time (Reid)
9:30 am - Study design (Hahn)
10:15 am - HEALTH BREAK
10:30 am - Study design workshop (Reid)
11:15 am - Risk statistics (Hahn)
12:00 pm - LUNCH
12:30 pm - Qualitative research: Focus groups (Van Melle)
1:00 pm - From research outline to grant proposal (Reid)
1:30 pm - Steps to a successful research project (Hahn)
2:00 pm - HEALTH BREAK
2:15 pm - Critical appraisal: Effective journal clubs (Hahn)
2:45 pm - Effective presentation skills (Reid)
3:15 pm - Quiz (Hahn)
3:30 pm - Conclusion
Additional Information:
Research Roadmap for Residents
Course Outline
