| Selectives Type:
Basic Science |
Selective
Title
Research in Medical Education (BSHS Credit) |
Course Number
MEDU-4076 |
| Prerequisites:
Successful completion of all Year 3 requirements; C Form required prior to enrollment |
Responsible Faculty Director:
Karen Szauter, MD
Other Faculty:
Dr. Era Buck. Additional faculty as needed based on topic |
Contact
Information
kszauter@utmb.edu
erbuck@utmb.edu
Coordinator: Victoria Garcia
Back-up Coordinators: Christine Villarreal |
Periods
Offered
1-4, 6-10, 12-13
including holiday period 8 |
Maximum
Enrollment
1 |
| Learning Objectives |
At the end of the selective the student will have:
(1) learned the process for a systematic review of the literature
(2) performed an extended literature search on a topic related to medical education
(3) reviewed and synthesized the literature
(4) prepared the draft of a paper related to the review |
| Describe the qualifications
background and career goals or interests of students who would benefit
from the course: |
Students with an interest in academia will find this selective helpful to expose themselves to the body of medical education literature and to learn the processes for a systematic review.
The skills refined during this selective will also be helpful for students as they transition into residency and are required to give presentations. The focus of the selective is for the student to focus on the theory and principles underlying educational methods. This is not intended to be a "topic review" but rather to help the student gain an understanding of how the methods work and what is known about the process. |
| Description of course
activities |
The student will meet with the course director and with the reference librarian to ensure that search skills are understood.
The student will conduct a comprehensive review of the literature, focusing on research papers.
Summary and synthesis papers from a set time period will be reviewed.
The student will meet with faculty several times per week to ensure progress and to have questions addressed. The student will also be guided through the writing of the final paper. |
| Proposed time
requirement (%) for the student activities per 40-hour week: |
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Activity |
Percent of Activity |
| Faculty
contact time |
20 |
|
Self-directed study |
40 |
| Data
collection/analysis |
40 |
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Other
n/a |
0 |
Method of student evaluation
Check all that apply - complete appropriate section(s) only:
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1. Grading |
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| A. |
Please specify your grading criteria for outstanding performance: |
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The course will carry an expectation of completion of a comprehensive search, the review and synthesis of articles, and the draft of a paper. |
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2. Written Assignment (Homework,
projects, notes, papers, abstracts, etc.) |
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A. |
Frequency of written assignment(s) |
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Single final paper required, minimum of 10 pages. Other work to be turned in will include search strategies. The search strategy will be reviewed and will count towards 20% of the final grade for the elective. A satisfactory search will be essential to receiving a passing grade for the month. |
| B. |
Type of written assignment |
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Seminars or tutorials culminating in a research
paper. |
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Basic science research plus documented written
report. |
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Humanities, social sciences, biostatistical or
epidemiological research culminating in a scholarly paper or written
report. |
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Clinically-based written reports focusing on a basic
science or humanities problem. |
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Journal club written reports |
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Grant proposals |
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Literature review |
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Oral presentation plus written report. |
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Other modality with a self-directed, scholarly
research component culminating in a written report. |
| C. |
Format of written assignment |
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Written paper, minimum 10 pages in length. |
| D. |
Method of content selection (student-selected,
assigned, relate to cases, etc.) |
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Review of the literature: topic related to medical education. |
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3. Oral Presentation |
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A. |
Frequency / duration of presentation(s)? |
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Single final presentation to small group of medical educators. |
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B. |
Type and format of presentation |
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Seminar |
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D. |
Assessment - Who assesses the student's
presentation performance? |
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Self-assessment
Peer
assessment
Faculty
assessment |
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E. |
Method of content selection |
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Student-selected
topic
Assigned
topic |
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4. Professionalism |
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What expectations do you have for the
student to demonstrate participation in the elective (e.g. small group
activities, seminars, thoughtful questions, providing resources, journal
club, resident lecture attendance)?
The instructor will discuss principles of appropriate attribution and
the referencing of literature with the student. The student is expected
to understand and to adhere to the principle that all presented work
must be solely the student’s own. |
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This is part of the process. |
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5. Other Modes of Evaluation |
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Please explain below. |
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Timely completion of assignments based on an agreed upon timeline. |
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