04.29.2021: Practical Approaches to Applying Conceptual & Theoretical Frameworks to Medical Education Research
The purpose of this session, which was developed by the GEA’s Medical Education Scholarship Research and Evaluation (MESRE) section, is to explore the practical application of conceptual and theoretical frameworks to education research. Social scientists and educators use relevant theories and conceptual frameworks when conducting education research. The conceptual or theoretical framework provides a lens through which to identify gaps in the literature, operationalize appropriate constructs and hypothesize relationships as well as design appropriate methodology. In addition, such frameworks can provide scholars lenses to understand how societies, organizations and people interact in certain ways.
Despite what we know about the importance of using frameworks, educators struggle to consistently identify and incorporate them when designing their research studies, putting them at risk for negative peer review and rejection from some of the top medical education journals. This workshop will help educators understand the practical application of conceptual frameworks and how they can help situate one’s research study in the existing literature.
Target Audience
All faculty and residents are welcome to attend these sessions.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this course, the learner should be better able to:
- Describe and give examples of conceptual and theoretical frameworks commonly used in different research paradigms
- Examine how the selection of a framework can impact research design
- Discuss strategies to situate results through the lens of a conceptual or theoretical framework
- Identify resources that support the identification and use of conceptual frameworks
This is a live webinar hosted via the Zoom Meeting platform.
Once registered, you will receive an email confirmation with Zoom meeting access instructions.
Presenters:
Rebecca Blanchard, PhD, MEd
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
University of Massachusetts Medical School-Baystate
Adjunct Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Senior Director of Education, Baystate Health
Assistant Dean for Education
University of Massachusetts Medical School-Baystate
Director, Baystate Education Research and Scholarship of Teaching (BERST) Academy, Baystate Health
Steven C Rougas, MD
Director of the Doctoring Program
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medical Science
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Emergency Medicine Physician
Brown Emergency Medicine
Providence, RI
Faculty Development Oversight Group
Emily Green, PhD, MA (Chair)
Assistant Professor of Medical Science
Director, Faculty Development
Gowri Anandarajah, MD
Professor of Family Medicine (Clinical)
Angela Anderson, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Clinical)
Erica Chung, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Clinical)
Jeffrey Hunt, MD
Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Jennifer Jeremiah, MD
Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residencies
Maurice F. Joyce, MD, EdM
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Stacey Lawrence, PhD
Associate Director for STEM Initiatives
Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning
Jennifer Maloney
Coordinator, Continuing Medical Education
Christopher Merritt, MD
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Rory Merritt, MD
Assistant Dean of Medicine, PLME
Joyce Ou, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Steven Rougas, MD, MS
Director, Doctoring Program
Maria Sullivan
Director, Continuing Medical Education
Sarita Warrier, MD, FACP
Assistant Dean for Medical Education
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education.
Credit Designation
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychologists: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is approved by the RI Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Alpert Medical School maintains responsibility for the program. This activity is approved for 1.0 Category 1 CE Credits. Credits available to RI licensed psychologists only.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 1.00 APA
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
In support of improving patient care, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
- 1.00 AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.