A model research curriculum for emergency medicine

Assessing Research Methodology Training Needs in Emergency Medicine

“…While the content areas surveyed are not exhaustive, they reflect a broad range of concepts that, our respondents believe, should be understood by those who wish to be able to perform research successfully. Notably, all of these topics are included in the ''model research curriculum for emergency medicine,'' reported in 1992 by the SAEM Research Committee, 6 and nine of the 12 also are included within the list of objectives identified for EM resident research in that document.…”

“…The 12 content areas, listed in Figures 1 and 2, reflect concepts and skill areas previously proposed for EM research training. 6,7 Three-point scales were used for both assessments, where 1 = the lowest possible rating and 3 = the highest possible rating. The respondents also were asked to select from the listed areas the three most important training priorities for enhancing their (or their department's) research productivity; or to indicate other areas in order of priority.…”

“…Key words: emergency medicine; curriculum; research methodology; needs assessment. ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1999; 6:280 -285 T HE NEED to identify and implement a relevant research agenda in emergency medicine (EM) has been widely recognized within the specialty.1 -4 The strengthening of research skills of EM faculty and residents also is an acknowledged priority of both individual academic departments and national organizations.5 -9 Accordingly, efforts have been made to define a curriculum in research methodology for emergency physicians (EPs), 6,7 and various educational programs and other initiatives have been undertaken by experts in the field.10 -17 However, as has been pointed out by previous authors, 17 programs have differed significantly in content and design, and have met with varying success. In recent years, medical educators have begun to emulate faculty from nonmedical graduate institutions by revising their approach to curriculum development and assessment.…”

“…5 -9 Accordingly, efforts have been made to define a curriculum in research methodology for emergency physicians (EPs), 6,7 and various educational programs and other initiatives have been undertaken by experts in the field.…”

“…1 -4 The strengthening of research skills of EM faculty and residents also is an acknowledged priority of both individual academic departments and national organizations. 5 -9 Accordingly, efforts have been made to define a curriculum in research methodology for emergency physicians (EPs), 6,7 and various educational programs and other initiatives have been undertaken by experts in the field. 10 -17 However, as has been pointed out by previous authors, 17 programs have differed significantly in content and design, and have met with varying success.…”