College of Medicine Educator Development Program: Educational Research Series

College of Medicine

The Educational Research Series is a component of the Educator Development Program that prepares junior faculty with the necessary skills to be successful scholars in the field of medical education research. Participants will be equipped with skills to posit a measurable research question, implement appropriate study designs, and disseminate their research through conference presentations and manuscript publications. The Educational Research Series utilizes asynchronous modules prepared by content experts, monthly spotlight sessions, The College of Medicine Annual Education Symposium, and work one-on-one with an Office of Curriculum and Scholarship consultant on a medical education research project. Participants must successfully submit an IRB application for their project to complete this program. 

Learning Outcomes

All participants can expect to:  

  • Recognize the differences between clinical and medical educational research  

  • Write measurable research questions 

  • Navigate the IRB process 

  • Create an IRB protocol and application 

  • Identify resources for literature review preparation 

  • Differentiate qualitative and quantitative research designs 

  • Disseminate research findings 

Participation Requirements

Participants will complete five asynchronous modules, which include content videos and exercises. Additionally, participants will attend or watch past recordings of monthly spotlight sessions. Participants will be required to attend or watch four of these sessions. To complete the program, participants will submit an IRB application for as their capstone project. This application will be for a project they plan to pursue moving forward. 

 

VERIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION

The final teaching endorsement application will require you to upload a completion of criteria document/certificate obtained from the Office of Curriculum and Scholarship.

Required Hours
39-44
Timeline for Completion
9 months

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Program Elements

Title Delivery Method Hours Description
Modules
 Online Course

Participants will have to complete five required modules. They will have the opportunity to complete additional modules that are relevant to their capstone research topic or their general interest. 
Spotlight Sessions
 In-person or recorded

Participants will have the option to choose from previously recorded spotlight sessions if they find past topics more relevant or interesting to their research. 
IRB Application

Participants are required to complete and submit an IRB application for a research project they intend to pursue.