Course Content
Module 1: Foundations of Research and Thesis Development
Upon completion of this module, residents will be able to: • Understand the thesis requirements and academic standards in basic and paraclinical sciences. • Identify feasible research topics aligned with departmental resources and expertise. • Formulate clear, testable research questions using established frameworks.
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Research Methodology and Biostatistics for Postgraduate Residents in Basic Sciences and Paraclinical Sciences

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  1. Apply the PICOT framework to structure research questions in basic and paraclinical sciences
  2. Assess alignment between research ideas and available laboratory facilities, equipment, and expertise
  3. Identify opportunities for interdepartmental and multi-center collaboration
  4. Conduct a realistic feasibility analysis for a proposed research project

Content:

  • Introduction to structured research frameworks- PICOT (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time) and its adaptation for research in basic sciences and paraclinical sciences
  • Assessing and matching research ideas with available laboratory facilities, equipment and reagents, and technical expertise
  • Opportunities for interdepartmental collaboration, and multi-center or shared-resource research