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Leveraging the COVID-19 Research Spike to Provide Medical Students with Practical Experience in Data Appraisal and

Lainey Bukowiec1, Zhiyong Han2, Stanley R Terlecky2

  • 1Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Nutley, NJ 07110 USA.

Medical Science Educator
|April 18, 2022
PubMed

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Medical students reviewed COVID-19 research proposals, enhancing their understanding of grant writing and study quality. This elective provided practical experience in evaluating scientific merit and research approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Services Research
  • Infectious Disease Research

Background:

  • COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid research.
  • Physicians and researchers within Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) generated numerous research proposals.
  • Medical students required practical training in research proposal evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement an elective course for medical students at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine (HMSOM).
  • To provide students with experience in reviewing and critiquing COVID-19 research proposals.
  • To enhance students' understanding of research quality and grant proposal development.

Main Methods:

  • Students reviewed de-identified COVID-19 research proposals from HMH network.
  • Proposal evaluation criteria paralleled the National Institute of Health's (NIH) study section process.
  • Faculty with grant writing expertise guided student discussions and critiques.

Main Results:

  • Students gained practical skills in assessing research significance, innovation, and methodology.
  • The elective fostered a deeper comprehension of the components of a high-quality research study.
  • Participants improved their ability to identify strengths and weaknesses in grant proposals.

Conclusions:

  • The elective course effectively trained medical students in research proposal review.
  • This educational approach enhances preparedness for future research endeavors and grant applications.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration between students and faculty improved research evaluation competencies.

Keywords:
COVID-19 researchGrant review processInterprofessional skillsMedical educationPedagogy

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