Resident and Fellows Research Course

The Resident & Fellows Research Course is designed to teach residents and fellows the fundamentals of developing and conducting a research study. The course consists of a combination of didactic lectures and small group workshops. The course is held in Block 5 of each academic year.

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About the Course

Overview

Throughout the 4-week course, residents will take an idea for a research project and develop a proposal. There will be ample time set aside for independent work to ensure that residents make progress on their project.

What is the Research Course and Resident Expectations 2022

Guideline for Assignments

Supervisor List

Resident Intake Form - Due October 1, 2022
Topics covered will include:
- Defining a research question or project aim
- Choosing the appropriate study design
- Searching the medical literature
- Defining hypotheses, objectives and outcome measures
- Refining methods
- Analyzing data – an introduction to biostatistics
- Research Ethics
- Overview of the application process for scientific and ethical review
- Quality improvement project design and analysis

Resources & References

Research Day

All participating residents in the Research Course are required to present a poster at Research Day. Senior General Pediatric residents and subspecialty residents are also invited to present posters or to enter the abstract competition for the opportunity to give an oral presentation. Prizes are given for the peer-reviewed top scoring poster in each session.

November 17, 2022 from 8:45am to 4:00pm in the ACH Conference Centre

Thank you to all who attended and participated. It was a very successful day.

Congratulations to the winners of the presentation sessions listed below:

Session 1A: Amy Bobyn (General Pediatrics)
Session 1B: Maddie Wilton-Clark (Physical Medicine & Rehab)
Session 1C: Chidera Nwaroh (General Pediatrics)
Session 2A: Thomas Sproat (Neonatology)
Session 2B: Rachel Lipp (General Pediatrics)
Session 2C: Hannah Byles (General Pediatrics
Session 3A: Keon Ma (General Pediatrics)
Session 3B: Rebecca Schmidt (General Pediatrics)
Oral Presentations Winner: Jordan Yeo (General Pediatrics)
Oral Presentations Runner-up: Madison Riddell (General Pediatrics)

Poster Requirements

Digital Poster PPT Template

Funding Opportunities

Department of Pediatrics Resident Research Course Grant

The Department of Pediatrics Resident Research Course supports residents and subspecialty residents in the Department of Pediatrics to receive small funding amounts (up to $500) to cover small expenses associated with the completion of their research or QI academic projects. These funds are available to residents who do not have an alternative source of funding for their projects and whose projects are not funded by their supervisor. Residents with funding needs greater than $500 should consider applying for alternative funding, such as an ACHRI Small Research Grant. Please note that travel expenses are not eligible for funding.

Applications should be submitted along with your final research proposal on November 18, 2022.

Application Form
ACHRI Trainee Small Research Grant

Available to trainees of ACHRI members. Funding available up to $3,000.

Check out the information on the ACHRI website.
Resident Education Scholars Program

The Resident Education Scholars Program (RESP) is a joint initiative between Postgraduate Medical Education and the Office of Health and Medical Education Scholarship, designed to support and advance Cumming School of Medicine resident interest and expertise in educational scholarship.