Research Methods in Medical Education - University of Dundee

centre for medical educationResearch Methodsin Medical Education15-19 July 2013discovery short course in medical educationThe aim of this course is tointroduce participants toqualitative and quantitativeresearch in medical education.It is ideal for anyone consideringdoing research in medicaleducation especially at a Mastersor Doctoral level.By the end of the course youshould be able to:• define medical educationresearch and discuss the roleof theory within educationresearch• discuss key ethicalconsiderations in medicaleducation research• evaluate key methods (datacollection and data analysis) inmedical education research• prepare a rigorous medicaleducation research proposal• design a robust study toaddress a clear researchquestionThe course will utilise a blendedapproach to learning whichincludes interactive lectures,research presentations, smallgroup work, readings, quizzesand feedback on your researchproposal from experiencedresearchers at the Centre.This course is designed foracademics, clinicians, andadministrators working withinthe context of health professionseducation at undergraduate,postgraduate or continuinglevels.Topics include:• Scholarship, research andevidence• Theory in medicaleducation research• Research planning• Ethical considerations inresearch• Quality in medicaleducation research• Quantitative methodologiesand sampling• Questionnaire design andanalysis• Qualitative methodologiesand sampling• Qualitative data analysis• Mixed methods researchFor further information, contact: Centre for Medical Education,The Mackenzie Building, Kirsty Semple Way, Dundee DD2 4BF, Scotland, UK.Tel: +44 (0)1382 381952 Email: cmecourses@dundee.ac.ukwww.dundee.ac.uk/meded/courses/discoveryshortcourses/Scottish Charity: SCO15096cmedundee@CME_Dundee

discovery short course in medical educationResearch Methods in Medical Education15-19 July 2013Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALSTitle (Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss) First Name SurnameAddress (inc zip/postcode)Contact Phone/MobileEmailPosition heldAreas of research interest and previous research experienceWhat would you like to get out of this course?Dietary requirements eg. vegetarianPayment (please make payment in Great Britain Pounds – GBP)£1800: Residential (includes accommodation Sunday-Thursday inclusive at the course venue, all meals,course material, tuition and welcome reception)£1300: Non-Residential (includes course material, tuition, lunch, welcome reception and group dinner)I enclose a cheque for the sum ofpayable to University of DundeePlease charge my credit card with the sum ofCard Number Expiry Date Security 3-digitCardholderHow did you hear about this course?Family, friends or colleagues Internet Employer Conference (please specify)Emailed Discovery Course flyerOther (please specify)please complete and return formCourse Administrator, Centre for Medical Education, The Mackenzie Building, Kirsty Semple Way,Dundee DD2 4BF, Scotland, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1382 381952 Fax: +44 (0)1382 645748Email: cmecourses@dundee.ac.uk www.dundee.ac.uk/meded/courses/discoveryshortcourses/