RESEARCH PRACTICUM I

This is an 8-week elective that provides students with hands-on experience in clinical research under the direct supervision of faculty.   Students participate in a variety of research activities pertaining to the research question, literature review, and methods for data collection, and if applicable, data analysis. Specific course objectives are developed individually according to faculty expectations and the current phase of the on-going research.

Research Practicum I is designed to provide students with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge obtained in the evidence-based courses with supervised hands-on research experience. The elective provides the student with foundational knowledge and skill in the development and implementation of a research protocol targeting the student’s ability to synthesize and organize finding into a cogent written and/or oral research presentation.  During this semester, students will work to clarify the research question, conduct a thorough search of the literature, become familiar with methods for data collection and analysis, and if applicable, assist the faculty advisor(s) with data collection.