Course/Event Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Course/Event Duration: 2 Days
Research is part of the ‘core business’ of the NHS. All trainee physicians are required to demonstrate an understanding of research processes and data management, as part of Wider Professional Practice. This course is aimed mainly at early- to mid-years medical trainees (IMT2/IMT3/ST4/ ST5) to give an introductory overview of research processes, research opportunities and critical appraisal, as part of specialty training and beyond.
The Course will cover:
• Day 1: Research process and types of study types • Designing a study • Constructing a protocol • Applying for funding• Approvals & ethics • Academic career pathways – ‘How we got into research.’
• Day 2: Presenting your study to the funding panel • Project and data management • Analysing your data• Writing an abstract • Writing up and publishing your results • • Introduction to critical appraisal
Join us on this course to:
• Understand the principles of research, research methods & academic writing • Understand the principles of ethical conduct and consent in research • Learn how to critically appraise medical literature The course consists of a mix of lectures, interactive group and informal discussion
Course/Event Venue: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JQ
This course is targeted at the following specialty Groupings:
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