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IM Residents research curriculum Multiple approach for residents research education. Wesam Bolkhir , MD. Academy of Medical educator candidate Assistant Professor of Medicine. Department of Internal Medicine,. Introduction. Description of the problem.
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IM Residents research curriculumMultiple approach for residents research education WesamBolkhir, MD. Academy of Medical educator candidate Assistant Professor of Medicine. Department of Internal Medicine,
Description of the problem 1-Inadequate research education/training 2-No structured path with timeline. 3-Mentoring and Monitoring 4-Research Protected time
objective Structured multi approach training experience.
Methods • 27/36 month • online didactic • mentoring and monitoring. • small group discussion • protected time for research. • opportunity for presentation and publication. • final grading for the research project.
Grading • Project (Clinical Vignette vs Research) • Presentation • Completion of the Online lectures. • Publication
Discussion The potential benefits: 1-Better clinical care and clinical reasoning. 2-Promote lifelong learning, increase intellectual curiosity and critical thinking. 3-Improve academic achievements at personal and community levels.
Limitations 1- Adequate mentors: 2- Research education didactic
Future Development 1- Faculty development programs. 2- Research education courses
Conclusion Resident research is beneficial and important, research curriculum is essential for promoting research activity by residents.
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