2021 Curriculum learning syllabus: stage 3 special interest areas

Published: 25/02/2021

Research and Managing Data

Demonstrates the experience and skill required to coordinate and lead a research project

A	Demonstrates understanding of the steps necessary to conduct research, including funding, patient and public involvement, ethics approval, delivery of a project, data analysis, publication
B	Demonstrates understanding of the processes involved in delivering research and governance required to ensure its proper conduct
C	Develops detailed knowledge and experience within a chosen field of research along with a broad understanding of how this integrates with other areas of research to continuously improve patient outcomes
D	Develops the critical thinking skills required to enable robust evaluation of published data and the formulation of new research questions
E	Develops the skills necessary to support others to succeed in research
F	Demonstrates understanding of research governance
G	Communicates the findings of research to colleagues, patients and the public

supervised research project that may be stand alone or form part of a larger project such as that for a higher degree (PhD, MD)
if clinical work is done during the research time, then cases should be documented in the log book.

Supervised Learning Events (SLEs) should be completed as part of any clinical work if done and linked to relevant key capabilities in Stage 3.

understanding and experience of applying for research funding
understanding and experience of applying for ethical approval for research
involvement in the day to day running of a research project
for clinical trials, a thorough understanding of the governance structures required (e.g. trial steering groups and data monitoring committees)
for clinical research, experience of recruiting patients into studies
experience with the collection, organisation and analysis of data
development of relevant statistical knowledge
the ability to write up results in the form of posters, abstracts, manuscripts and presentations
the skills necessary to communicate the findings of research to patients and the public
engagement with the research community through attendance of relevant scientific meetings and conferences
experience of supervising others wishing to participate in research.