Research 201 CME Series

Research 201 builds off the foundations in the 101 series by introducing emerging PA/PA student researchers to key skills designed to advance their research goals. Within these lessons, learners can find content on specific research methods and strategies for communicating the importance of their work.

The videos in the series may be watched in any order and any number may be watched and rewatched as needed.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of these activities, participants should be able to:

  • Evaluate strategies for enhancing research presentation skills
  • Demonstrate an understanding of various platforms such as Excel, and data visualization techniques to communicate the importance of your data
  • Describe how to apply the latest evidence and research to make informed decisions and enhancing patient care outcomes
  • Define a successful mentor/mentee relationship and apply them to your own professional and research development
  • Assess the importance of networking for professional growth as a researcher and identify networking opportunities in one's own career
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance as well as pros and cons of using different secondary data sources
  • Recall the definition and purpose of quality improvement
  • List the fundamental principles and identify the various tools and methods used in quality improvement
  • Explain importance of and define outcomes research, as well as describe key steps and study designs

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Baseline Evidence-Based Medicine
From Clinic to Conference: Present Like a Pro
Mentorship: See 1 - Do 1 - Teach 1
Introduction to Outcomes Research
Introduction to Quality Improvement
The Ins and Outs of Networking
Using Advanced Excel Tools for Managing Your Data

Coming in August



Maximizing Secondary Data for Research Use
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