Summary
This course focuses on research methodology. It helps to develop the skills required to plan, conduct and disseminate individual research projects.
Specific topics include:
- Study design
- Levels of evidence
- Defining research questions
- Obtaining ethical approval.
Suitable for: SHOs and registrars in all surgical specialties; emergency medicine doctors.
Learning outcomes
- Principles of research
- Levels of evidence
- Critical appraisal of a journal article
- Designing a research study.