Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning

Educator Research for Medicine and the Health Sciences

College of Medicine

Overview

The Educator Research for Medicine and the Health Sciences 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. Educator Research for Medicine and the Health Sciences 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. 

 

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Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able 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 their capstone project. This application will be for a project they plan to pursue moving forward. 
 

Verification

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

 

Program Elements

Required Hours: 39-44.

Timeline: 9 months.

TITLEDELIVERY METHODHOURSDESCRIPTION
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.  

 

Get Started

Learn more about Endorsement requirements and offerings.

Apply for Endorsement

Complete your required documentation.