ELECT EPEDP - Pediatric Study/Research

Goals:

1.        Understanding the similarities and differences between clinical research and routine patient care.

2.        Sharing research-related information effectively with other clinicians and staff.

3.        Prioritizing and organizing work effectively.

4.        Functioning as a “team player” with attendings, ancillary staff and others involved in research studies.

Objectives:

Research Project

·         Develop hypotheses for evaluation during the rotation using clinical, translational or basic science techniques, as appropriate.

·         Independently collect data for a clinical research project or quality improvement project in Pediatrics

Knowledge

·         Identify key principles for the ethical conduct of clinical research.

·         Identify the common ethical conflicts presented by clinical research and the measures that can be implemented to protect subjects.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

·         Write organized, appropriately focused, and accurate research notes

·         Organize data into presentable formats (digital, poster, oral presentation).

Professionalism

·         Demonstrate personal accountability and respect when interacting with members of the research team.

·         Demonstrate punctuality and ability to complete research-related tasks efficiently.

Systems-Based Practice

·         Demonstrate the appropriate utilization of research infrastructure to answer clinical questions. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF SENIOR STUDENTS

The Senior student will work directly under the supervision of a member of the Pediatric faculty on a clinical, translational or basic research project. 

READING ASSIGNMENTS:   Arranged with faculty advisors specific to project area.

 

All

Pass/Fail