Introduction to clinical research including critical appraisal

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Overview

Course Materials

*Delegates will receive an email with access information

Overview

Gaining an understanding of the process, regulation and ethics of research is a core requirement for all higher specialist training courses. Research is a fundamental part of all NHS activity, and facilitation of research is an essential part of the role of all staff within the health service. All consultants, regardless of whether they are affiliated with a university, therefore require knowledge of the research process and experience in research participation.

This two-day course, which is aimed at early years medical trainees, particularly CMT2 and ST3, will equip you with the knowledge of how research works – from study conception, through funding, conduct, analysis and dissemination of the results. Interactive group work will show you how to appraise evidence, write abstracts, review an ethics proposal and pitch a grant proposal. Whether you are thinking of embarking on research or wanting to gain the essential competencies for accreditation, this course will show you how you can engage with research, and trainees with recent research experience will share their stories of what it is like to make the jump from clinical work to the research arena.

THIS COURSE WILL NOW BE HELD ONLINE - details are being finalised and registered delegates will be contacted direct with log in details.

Course Directors
Dr Susan Shenkin (Edinburgh)

Dr Eve Miller-Hodges (Edinburgh)

Programme

Day 1 - Tuesday 13 October 2020 - getting started

08.00	Online registration
08.30	Introduction and welcome Dr Susan Shenkin, Reader in Geriatric Medicine and Honorary Consultant, University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian Dr Eve Miller-Hodges, Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Inherited Metabolic Diseases and Renal Medicine, University of Edinburgh

Session 1

09.15	The research process and types of study Dr Susan Shenkin, Reader in Geriatric Medicine and Honorary Consultant, University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian
09.45	Brief introduction to critical appraisal Dr Peter Gallacher, Clinical Research Fellow and General Practice Trainee, University of Edinburgh/NHS Education for Scotland Dr Eve Miller-Hodges, Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Inherited Metabolic Diseases and Renal Medicine, University of Edinburgh
10.15	Course break for individual work & tea/coffee Please critically appraise Zhang et al (2014) Adherence to healthy lifestyle and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus
10.45	Critical appraisal summary Dr Eve Miller-Hodges, Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Inherited Metabolic Diseases and Renal Medicine, University of Edinburgh Dr Peter Gallacher, Clinical Research Fellow and General Practice Trainee, University of Edinburgh/NHS Education for Scotland

Session 2

11.15

Designing a study - clinical trials
Professor Shaun Treweek, Professor of Health Services Research, Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen

12.00

Designing a study - routine healthcare data
Dr Atul Anand, CSO Clinical Lecturer and Specialist Registrar in Geriatric Medicine, University of Edinburgh

12.25

Course break for individual work & lunch

Desiging a study (to be done during break/prior to course) - please choose one of the suggested study questions and use the learning from the course to help design your study.
Please prepare a short summary to submit, in the followig format:

1) Introduction: a few sentences of justification for your study

2) Methods: specify your study design, and outline PICO

3) Costs: consider what you will need to perform your study with a brief estimate of costs

Please submit any learning points from doing this, and your questions, on slido on the day as well as your completed study design before re-convening after the lunch break. Submission details will be given on the day fo the course.

Session 3

14.15	Discussion: Designing a study - review of questions and learning points from submited studies
14.30	Constructing a protocol Dr Fiona Gifford, Clinical Research Fellow, Renal ST6, University of Edinburgh
15.00	Apply for funding Dr Robert Hunter, Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Career Development Fellow & Honorary Consultant in Renal Medicine, University of Edinburgh/BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science, Queen’s Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh
15.30	Academic career pathways Dr Gordon Duncan, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Consultant Physicians & NHS Research Scotland, Career Research Fellow Dr Karin Purshouse, ECAT Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Specialty Registrar in Medical Oncology Dr Una Clancy, Clinical Academic Fellow in Cerebral Small Vessel Disease, Chief Scientist Office of Scotland
16.15	End of day one: Summary and feedback

Day 2 - Wednesday 14 October 2020 - doing the research

08.30

Online registration

Session 1

09.00	Approvals: ethics, MHRA, NHS R&D, others/ ethics review session Dr Kyle Gibson, Specialist Trainee in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Previous Chair of South East Scotland Research Ethics Committee Dr Eve Miller-Hodges, Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Inherited Metabolic Diseases and Renal Medicine, University of Edinburgh
09.30	Practical Ethical Review Dr Eve Miller-Hodges, Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Inherited Metabolic Diseases and Renal Medicine, University of Edinburgh
09.50	Course break for individual work and tea/coffee Please do an ethical review of IRAS 11/SS/0038 Telemetric Monitoring of Hypertension in the Community using the Ethical Review Form template to structure your verbal feedback
10.20	Ethical Review Summary Dr Eve Miller-Hodges, Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Inherited Metabolic Diseases and Renal Medicine, University of Edinburgh

Session 2

10.35	Project management and data management Dr Meghan Perry, Consultant Physician in Infectious Diseases & GIM, NHS Lothian
11.15	Analysing your data Dr Andrew Chapman, Specialist Registrar and Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, University of Edinburgh
11.45	Lunch break

Session 3

13.45	Writing up and publishing your results Dr Susan Shenkin, Reader in Geriatric Medicine and Honorary Consultant, University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian
14.30	Course break for individual work and tea/coffee Individual work: Please read the research study "Delirium after stroke and neuroimaging biomarkers on Computer Teomography (CT) scans" and use this to write a 250 word abstract for conference submission. Guidance on abstract format for the conference you are submitting to will be included in the pre-course material. Submission contact details will be provided on the day of the course.
15.15	Group evaluation and discussion of the abstracts Dr Susan Shenkin, Reader in Geriatric Medicine and Honorary Consultant, University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian Dr Eve Miller-Hodges, Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Inherited Metabolic Diseases and Renal Medicine, University of Edinburgh
15.45	Wrap up and finish

Fees

Online booking for this event closes on 15 September 2020 but places may still be available after that date - please contact the Education Co-ordinator for further information.

Places are restricted to 20, so please book early to avoid disappointment

Registration fees (includes lunch and refreshments)

Standard Fee

£169

Invoices

If you wish us to invoice an employer/organisation, please contact the Event Coordinator. Payment via invoice is not available for online booking.

Further Information

This course is aimed at early years medical trainees, particularly CMT2 & ST3. A limited number of places are available. If you are unsure about eligibility, please contact the RCPE member of staff responsible for the event.

All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). A certificate of attendance with CPD information will be issued electronically to individual delegates Please note - certificates can only be issued to attendees who have confirmed their attendance via the online feedback form

Please note that on occasion event programmes may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

A professional photographer may be in attendance at this event. Photographs may be used by the College in digital and printed publicity material. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let a member of staff know at the registration desk.

Access

A wheelchair lift and internal lift are in place at the College, allowing access to the conference centre and historic rooms. However, as a listed building, meeting rooms 4 & 5 have restricted access. For further information and assistance, please contact the Event Co-ordinator responsible for the event.

An induction loop system is available in the Great Hall and Conference Centre Auditorium.

Accommodation and Directions to the College

The College has negotiated special rates with a number of local hotels.

Bicycle racks are available for cyclists at the door to 8 Queen Street. For access to further bicycle racks, please ask at reception.

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Local walking routes

Three short walks can be enjoyed from the College. So if you are visiting us, why not explore the local area. Details can be found at Medal Routes.

Commercial Sponsorship

Many events are supported by commercial companies taking stand space. Health professionals and NHS managers are invited to visit the company stands during the breaks. Companies interested in sponsoring this, or other events listed on the Calendar, should contact the Co-ordinator responsible for the event.

Exhibitors/sponsors play no part in the planning or delivery of the event and the College has developed an Ethical Sponsorship Policy to support organising committees and committee chairs in their negotiations with potential commercial partners for education and other events.

Venue:

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh (ONLINE), EH2 1JQ

Event Coordinator

Margaret Farquhar

Telephone

+ 44 (0)131 247 3636

Email

m.farquhar@rcpe.ac.uk

THIS IS AN ARCHIVED EVENT LISTING.

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Course Materials

Overview

Day 1 - Tuesday 13 October 2020 - getting started

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Day 2 - Wednesday 14 October 2020 - doing the research

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Access

Accommodation and Directions to the College

Local walking routes

Commercial Sponsorship

Event Coordinator

Telephone

Email