Module overview
The Research as Applied to Medicine 1 module will introduce the core concept of how research evidence influences clinical practice. You will learn the key skills of critical appraisal and statistical analysis in order to effectively interpret published research findings in both clinical and basic science environments. The module will use a blend of lectures and small group working to allow you to develop your ability to critically appraise a range of research material.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Describe stratified risk in clinical scenarios
- Understand how health care decision making is influenced by the principles of economic evaluation and evidence-based guidelines
- Understand a range of statistical tests used in medical research
- Gather, summarise and present data
- Confidently undertake a simple data analysis task
- Understand the nature of research practice by engaging in a research taster session
- Apply appropriate literature searching and referencing techniques
- Understand what is meant by evidence based medicine and its importance as part of maintaining continuous professional development throughout your career
- Explain the different types of research evidence and understand how research is carried out, with reference to research governance, ethics and patient/public involvement
- Interpret common statistical tests as applied in quantitative health research
- Explain the role of hierarchy of evidence in clinical practice and decision making with patients
- Develop and demonstrate written and oral presentation skills, regarding your research, to peers and staff
- Keep up to date with relevant recent medical evidence, as the foundations for lifelong learning
- Engage in a clinically relevant research-focussed seminar
- Identify, understand and discuss research evidence relevant to the understanding and treatment of disease
- Understand types of research data and hypothesis testing
- Confidently read, understand and critically appraise a range of research papers
Syllabus
In order to meet the learning outcomes, the Research as applied to medicine 1 module syllabus will contain teaching in the following areas:
•Different types of research evidence and hypothesis testing
•Quantitative and qualitative research methods
•Health economics
•Principles of research ethics
•Principles of research governance
•The role of patient and public involvement in medicine
•Effective literature searching
•Literature citations methods
•Statistical methods in research
•Critical appraisal of medical evidence
•How to present research findings to a group
•Practical elements of data analysis
•Relevant research that informs understanding of disease and clinical practice
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
The module will be taught through a range of learning and teaching strategies which will include:
•Lectures
•Practical sessions
•Tutorials
•Peer teaching
•Guided self-study
•eLearning
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Completion of assessment task | 8 |
| Practical | 2 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 8 |
| Demonstration | 2 |
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Wider reading or practice | 8 |
| Revision | 31 |
| Lecture | 12 |
| Total study time | 75 |
Assessment
Assessment strategy
The module content will be examined in the Year 1 Synoptic assessment at the end of the year, specifically in the MCQ papers. In addition, a 500 word written piece will be submitted as part of the ‘Researching a topical question’ tutorial. Students will keep a portfolio of research activities for the duration of their BM programme.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Synoptic exam | 100% |