2021 Curriculum learning syllabus: stage 3

Published: 23/02/2021

Research and Managing Data

Stage learning outcome

  • Is research experienced: has engaged with research, applies the governance involved in research, evaluates and communicates research findings clearly

 Key capabilities

A

Practises evidence-based medicine based on critical analysis and awareness of current literature and national and local guidelines, with a detailed knowledge in an area of special interest in anaesthetic or perioperative practice

B

Recognises where research can ask relevant questions; appreciates how to study these; where findings can be applied to patient care and can communicate these to patients in a meaningful way

C

Promotes a culture of professional critical enquiry with the ability to understand and apply new and future areas of research and related practice eg. informatics, genomics, stratified medicine, population and global health

D

Demonstrates practical knowledge of research principles and governance and how to translate findings into practice

E

Formulates relevant research questions and designs a studies to answer them

F

Demonstrates the processes for effective clinical decision making where research is absent or contradictory

Examples of evidence

Experience & logbook:
  • inclusion of cases from special interest area(s).
Supervised Learning Events (SLEs) can be used to demonstrate:
  • use of evidence-based medicine
  • management of cases where research data is lacking.
Personal Activities and Personal Reflections may include:
  • attendance at scientific meeting
  • abstract accepted at national or international meeting
  • publication in peer reviewed journal
  • involvement in research project including ethical approval, gaining consent of participants, data analysis
  • leads in development or revision of local guidelines
  • participation in systematic literature review

  • active involvement with local trainee research network (TRN) such as local lead for a TRN study.

Cross links with other domains and capabilities

  • Safety and Quality Improvement
  • Education and Training