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Jeffrey N Love1, Lalena M Yarris, Sally A Santen
1J.N. Love is professor of emergency medicine, Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. L.M. Yarris is associate professor of emergency medicine, Oregon Health Science University, Portland, Oregon. S.A. Santen is professor of emergency medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. G.J. Kuhn is professor of emergency medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. L.D. Gruppen is professor, Learning Health Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. W.C. Coates is professor of emergency medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California. J.M. Howell is clinical professor of emergency medicine, George Washington University, Washington, DC. S.E. Farrell is associate professor of emergency medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
The Medical Education Research Certification (MERC) at Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors (CORD) Scholars
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Research
- Physician Professional Development
Background:
- Clinician-educators face challenges accessing education research training.
- The MERC at CORD Scholars' Program offers a structured alternative.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of the MERC at CORD Scholars' Program over its first five years.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental design using data from five MERC at CORD cohorts (2009-2013).
- Kirkpatrick-level outcomes measured via pre/post surveys, an alumni survey, and tracking of national presentations and publications.
- Logic model development informed outcome assessment.
Main Results:
- 149 physicians participated; 63 presented nationally, 30 published peer-reviewed articles.
- 82% reported improved education research skills and knowledge.
- 95% found the knowledge valuable for career advancement, with 47% initiating new studies.
Conclusions:
- The MERC at CORD program demonstrates success in enhancing participants' education research capabilities.
- Program outcomes align with Kirkpatrick levels 1-4, indicating effectiveness.
- The program contributes to the advancement of medical education research and leadership.
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