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Research Fundamentals

Research Fundamentals. Course Introduction September 20, 2007. Michael DeGuzman, MPH Project Manager Emergency Medicine Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Objectives. Discuss course objectives Review course schedule Emphasize the importance of research Provide historical overview.

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Research Fundamentals

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  1. Research Fundamentals Course Introduction September 20, 2007

  2. Michael DeGuzman, MPH Project Manager Emergency Medicine Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

  3. Objectives • Discuss course objectives • Review course schedule • Emphasize the importance of research • Provide historical overview

  4. Course Goal To give you an appreciation and foundation for clinical research NOT to make you clinical researchers

  5. Course Objectives • Introduction to fundamental topics • Teach basic skills for clinical research • Engage with examples and exercises • Facilitate active discussion

  6. Spectrum of Clinical Research Study Design and Statistical Measures Ethics and Compliance Protection of Human Subjects Regulations Proposal, Grant, and Manuscript Writing Critical appraisal of literature Funding … Fundamental Topics

  7. Schedule One Thursday a Month 12:00P – 5:00P Sep 20 Oct 25 Nov 29 Dec 13 Jan 31 Feb 14 (revised from Feb 28) Attendance will be recorded

  8. Why is Research Important? Let’s hear from your peers …

  9. Historical Overview • Basic science emphasis until 1980’s resulted in • Deficits in clinical research • Loss of funding • Loss of experienced clinical investigators

  10. Historical Overview • Clinical research revolution in the 80’s • Quality of methods • Standardized guidelines • Shortage of clinical scientists escalated mobilization • NIH regroup • Training and mentoring programs • Funding • Loan repayment

  11. Final Thoughts • Get involved • Give it a chance • Ask questions • Make suggestions • Enjoy the course

  12. Questions?

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