Applied Medical Research Course

Perfectly launch your medical research career with us!

This course provides a solid foundation in medical research principles through an intensive educational component. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to conduct your own research and publish in prestigious journals.

Key benefits:

Master the fundamentals of medical research.
Gain practical experience through real-world applications.
Produce publishable research aligned with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties guidelines.

This course is ideal for:
Aspiring medical researchers.
Healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their research skills.
Individuals interested in contributing to advancements in health.

Course details:

Part one: Foundations of medical research

Lecture 1: Navigating the maze of scientific research
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
•  Identifying viable research problems.
•  Brainstorming effective research ideas.
•  Conducting efficient literature searches.
•  Applying the PICO and FINER criteria to scrutinize research ideas

Lecture 2: Mastering PubMed literature searches
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
• Identify relevant keywords for your research topic in PubMed.
• Learn using Boolean operators (AND, OR and NOT) to effectively search PubMed.
• Apply MeSH terms to refine your PubMed searches and find more.
• Summarize key findings from a research article identified through a PubMed search.
Tutorial 1: Putting research ideas to the test – A hands-on approach to scrutinizing research questions using PICO and FINER Criteria

Lecture 3: The blueprint of research - study designs
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
•  Identifying different types of research designs.
•  Understanding the application and limitations of each design.
•  Evaluating research papers based on their study design.
Tutorial 2: Detective work in scientific literature – analyzing real-world research papers to identify their study designs

Lecture 4: How to read a scientific paper
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
•  Identify the key components of a research paper.
•  Developing skills of critical approach to reading research papers.
•  Developing skills to evaluate the quality and relevance of research papers.

Lecture 5: Decoding ethical codes in clinical research
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
•  Understanding the importance of ethics in research.
•  Understanding the ethical principles in research.
•  Identify the meaning and roles of IRB ethical committees.
Tutorial 3: The Art of Critical Reading – Reading and summarizing selected scientific papers

Part two: Empirical journeys: Data collection and analysis

Lecture 1: The tools of the trade - data collection techniques
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
• Understanding various data collection methods.
• Designing effective surveys.
• Distributing surveys to the right audience.
• Evaluating the quality of collected data.
Tutorial 1: Idea to implementation – identifying a research idea and formulating a comprehensive survey

Lecture 2: Numbers speak: statistical analysis in medical research
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
• Understanding the role of biostatistics in medical research.
• Identifying types of data and variables.
• Calculating measures of central tendency and dispersion.
• Creating visually appealing data distributions.
Tutorial 2: The SPSS workshop – an introductory session on SPSS, an essential tool for medical researchers

Lecture 3: Unveiling inferential statistics
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
• Understanding the role of inferential statistics in medical research.
• Applying tests of significance in data analysis.
• Interpreting P value in research outcomes.
Tutorial 3: Hands-on inferential statistics – learning to apply inferential statistics on SPSS

Part Three: The final frontier: publishing and distribution

Lecture 1: Crafting a compelling manuscript
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
• Understanding the structure of a research paper.
• Writing a clear and concise manuscript.
• Creating an engaging abstract that encapsulates the essence of your research.
Tutorial 1: Manuscript makeover – transforming your raw research findings into a polished manuscript.

Lecture 2: The art of proposal writing – your ticket to successful research funding
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
• Understanding the structure of a research proposal.
• Developing a compelling research question and objectives.
• Designing a clear and feasible methodology.
• Preparing a justified budget for the research proposal.
Tutorial 2: The proposal challenge – developing a mock research proposal from scratch, incorporating all elements learned in the lecture.

Lecture 3: The gateway to scholarly publishing
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
• Understanding the importance of publishing in scientific journals.
• Comprehending the peer-review process.
• Selecting suitable journals for manuscript submission.
Tutorial 3: The publishing workshop – analyzing the pros and cons of different journals and making informed decisions for your future research.
 

Enroll today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in medical research!