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Research Curriculum

2006-2007
James Quinn MD MS

Text Book: Designing Clinical Research, 2nd Edition

June 26th 2006
12:00 – 13:00
Introduction - Intern Orientation
  1. Need for research during residency.
  2. Preparation for a career in academic emergency medicine.
  3. Introduce Research Curriculum and ideas for research questions
October 4th 2006
10:00 - 12:00
Session 1 - Research Curriculum
  • 10am – 11am:  Introduction/Research Question/Significance Section (Quinn)
  • 11am – 12pm:  Literature Search/Bibliographic Software (Quinn/Librarian)

    • Assignment – Formulate your question and write your significance section
December 6th 2006
10:00 - 12:00
Session 2 - Research Curriculum
  • 10am – 11am:   Study Subjects and Variables (Quinn)
  • 11am – 12pm:   Sample Size and Power Calculations

    • Assignment – determine your study variables and calculate a sample size
February 7th 2007
10:00 - 11:50
Session 3 - Research Curriculum
  • 10am – 11:20am:   Study Designs (Observational, Case-Control Studies, Clinical Trials)
  • 11:20am – 12pm:   Workshop - Individual help with sample size calculations/protocols

    • Assignment – Complete self-instruction Microsoft Access CD - 2 hours
April 4th 2007
10:00 - 11:50
Session 4 - Research Curriculum
  • 10am – 11am:   Questionnaires and Data Forms (Quinn)
  • 11am – 12pm:   Database Design Lecture

    • Compile a 5-page protocol, review with mentor. Consider ethical issues, consent, HIPAA. By the end of 1st year you will be expected to commit to the research track or register for other scholarly activity to meet your academic requirement.