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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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 2024
Resident Intake Form - Due October 1, 2024
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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
- Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis
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Textbook
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Reference Survey Methodology
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Other Research Methodology Links
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Quality Improvement and Qualitative References
Quality Improvement
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement: QI Essentials Toolkit
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement: How to Improve
- Revised Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence: SQUIRE 2.0
Qualitative
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 14, 2024 from 8:45am to 4:00pm in the ACH Conference Centre
More details to come.
Poster Requirements
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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 $1000) 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 $1000 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 15, 2024.
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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.
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UofC Clinical Research Unit & AbSPORU
The Clinical Research Unit supports researchers with end-to-end research data services. Their mission is to simplify and demystify end-to-end research data processes.
They support you from collection to analysis to translation by:
- Maximizing the potential of electronic data capture tools
- Co-developing innovative custom platforms
- Offering sophisticated and specialized statistical and data services
Visit their website for further information: cru.ucalgary.ca
AbSPORU Application:
For any questions please contact Tracy Wang at tracy.wang1@ucalgary.ca
Schedule
2024 DRAFT Research Course Schedule - 12 July 2024 version
Each session will be recorded for those with excused absences. Please email Jolene if you need access to these recordings.
Lectures will be linked each morning if available.
October 21
Welcome/Orientation Session
Searching the Medical Literature - Caitlin McClurg
How to Define a Research Question - Adam Kirton
October 22
Study D&A: Types of Data - Grace Kwong
Study D&A: Overview of Design - Janet Aucoin
October 23
Study D&A: Statistics Lecture - Gerry Giesbrecht
Quality Improvement Methodology - Jennifer Thull-Freedman
Study D&A: Observational Studies - Jessalyn Holodinsky & Khara Sauro
October 25
Qualitative Research Methods - Katie Chaput
Lectures will be linked each morning if available.
October 28
EPIQ Workshop - In person
October 29
Study D&A: Diagnostic Studies - Mary Dunbar
A Guide to Paper Writing - Khorshid Mohammad
Essentials of Grant Writing/Pitfalls - Mohamed Eltorki
October 30
Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis - Mohamed Eltorki
Working with Administrative Data
November 1
Research Grant Development & Budgeting: Where to start - Jenna Slobozian & Brandi Povitz
Study D&A: Randomized Controlled Trials - Stephen Wilton
Lectures will be linked each morning if available.
November 4
Creating Posters: The good, the bad and the ugly - Gerry Giesbrecht
November 5
Intro to Health Economics - Gillian Currie
Ethical Issues - Julie Lauzon
Presenting Your Results - Adam Kirton
November 6
Peer Review - Serena Orr
Survey Design/Analysis - Marinka Twilt
Lectures will be linked each morning if available.
November 14
Conducting Research: Requirements for CHREB and AHS approvals - Linda Longpre