Getting started in medical education scholarship

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Abstract

Education scholarship and research are critically important in extending our ability to teach and assess effectively. Those considering a scholarly project in medical education should consider the following tips, learned from personal experience and supported by literature: 1) get some training, 2) find a mentor, 3) ask important questions, 4) start small and grow, 5) aim high, 6) don't wait for the perfect study, 7) plan for adequate time and other resources, 8) attend to ethical issues, 9) network with others in the field, and 10) recognize that this is hard work. By following these steps and planning ahead, scholars will be better poised to make meaningful contributions to the art and science of medical education.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)96-103
Number of pages8
JournalKeio Journal of Medicine
Volume59
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2010

Keywords

  • Medical education
  • Outcome assessment
  • Research design
  • Research methods
  • Writing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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