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This page contains several documents specific to student, resident, fellow, and faculty research support. Contact me to discuss how we can collectively create a quality research agenda.
Conducting an Effective Review of the Literature
An important, and often overlooked step in research, is the review of current literature. This step is CRITICAL in creating a study that will bring value to your discipline. Select the links below to learn more.
Conducting a Quality Improvement (QI) Project
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) QI Essentials Toolkit includes the tools and templates you need to launch and manage a successful improvement project. The QI Toolkit Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Worksheet provides a nice template for developing a QI project.
A QI database is in development. It will help you conduct a successful project.
Conducting a Retrospective Study
At a minimum, a retrospective 'chart review' study requires a detailed data management plan (DMP). Select the link below to download a DMP for your study. Be sure to incorporate the details of the DMP with other IRB documents (e.g., protocol).
DMP_Sample_2024 (pdf)
DownloadWriting a Case Report
A template / guide to writing a case report.
Writing a Case Report (pdf)
DownloadDisseminating your work
Now that you've done all the hard work, it's time to showcase your research. To maximize visibility, it's typically best to promote your research first through a poster presentation (or oral presentation) at a conference. Then, based on comments from colleagues who viewed (or listened) to your presentation, you draft a manuscript for publication. See content below for tips in disseminating your work.
Content related to recognizing predatory journals and presenting your work.
Recognizing Predatory Journals (pdf)
DownloadExploring Funding Opportunities
How to find the right journal for your research
How to find the right journal for your research
How to find the right journal for your research
Finding the right journal can be difficult. However, there are resources available to help guide you through this process. Select the link below to view tips on finding the right journal.
This is 5 minute read.
journal/author name estimator (jane)
How to find the right journal for your research
How to find the right journal for your research
To explore potential journals, simply enter the title and/or abstract of your paper in the box supplied at the link below. JANE will then compare your document to millions of documents in PubMed to find the best matching journals, authors or articles.
Exploring Funding Opportunities
The Observatory of International Research (OOIR) provides multidisciplinary content on research trends and journal rankings. Check out the site to see what's trending in your field and the top journals.
Exploring Funding Opportunities
The National Institute of Health (NIH) is the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world, investing more than $32 billion a year. See links below to learn more.
Exploring Funding Opportunities
NIH Grants Process: The Big Picture
NIH Grants Process: The Big Picture
NIH Grants Process: The Big Picture
A brief 15 minute video presentation created by the National Institute of Health (NIH) on the grant process.
Types of NIH Grant Programs
NIH Grants Process: The Big Picture
NIH Grants Process: The Big Picture
NIH uses activity codes (e.g. R01, R43, etc.) to differentiate the wide variety of research-related programs supported. It’s important to understand the type of grant prior to exploring the application process.
How to Videos- nih grants
NIH Grants Process: The Big Picture
How to Videos- nih grants
A great set of videos created by the NIH that provide a basic understanding of the steps in the grant application submission process and quick tips for success.
Exploring Funding Opportunities
Search for Grants
While NIH offers a myriad of grants, there are several agencies (e.g., AHRQ, NSF, DOD, etc.) that offer funding for research. Select the link below (grants.gov) to conduct a search for grants offered by numerous agencies.
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