The production of scholarly
work in some form is a requirement for all
faculty members. However, not all faculty
members receive sufficient training to conduct
research, particularly in the area of medical
education. Clinician educators and basic
scientists interested in conducting medical
education research and evaluation often need
additional research training to begin their
scholarly activities. This training
includes obtaining knowledge of the existing
medical education literature, how to write a
measurable research question, what is the
appropriate research design to answer the
research question, what factors pose a threat to
the study, and when do you need to get prior IRB
approval. In addition, tips on how to
collaborate with medical educators can be useful
for faculty members who have little time and few
resources to pursue new research interests.
In this online workshop, we will briefly discuss
how to develop a measurable research question
and what is the best research design for that
question. Lastly, we will discuss the difference
between program evaluation and research and when
is it necessary to obtain IRB approval for your
study.
Learning Objectives:
Workshop participants will be
able to:
• Identify an
area of interest in medical education.
• Write a
measurable research question.
• Identify the
best research design for their research
question.
• Describe when
IRB approval is necessary for a study.
Intended Audience:
This workshop is intended for
individuals, medical educators, clinician
educators, and basic science educators who want
to learn how to design a medical education
research study starting with the development of
a measurable research question.
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