Conducting Multicenter Residency Research

Area of Science:

• Pharmacy resident education
• Clinical research methodology

Background:

• Pharmacy resident research projects face challenges such as small sample sizes, time constraints, and limited generalizability.
• Multicenter research offers a potential solution but introduces its own set of complexities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a general approach for pharmacy preceptors and leaders on implementing multicenter residency research.
• To outline strategies for overcoming common barriers in pharmacy resident research.

Main Methods:

• Presents a timeline-based format for implementing multicenter research.
• Details key components including committee establishment, IRB considerations, site recruitment, and protocol development.
• Emphasizes a collaborative, team-based approach.

Main Results:

• Offers a structured framework for conducting multicenter pharmacy resident research.
• Highlights critical elements for successful project execution and resident training.
• Focuses on achieving American Society of Health-System Pharmacists accreditation standards.

Conclusions:

• Multicenter residency research requires advanced planning and a team-based strategy.
• This collaborative approach can enhance the quality of pharmacy resident research projects.
• Successful implementation involves addressing logistical and coordination aspects throughout the project lifecycle.