Module overview
The Research as Applied to Medicine 1 (RAM1) module will introduce the core concept of how research evidence influences clinical practice. You will learn the key skills of critical appraisal and statistical analysis in order to effectively interpret published research findings in both clinical and basic science environments. The module will use a blend of lectures and small group working to allow you to develop your ability to critically appraise a range of research material.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Understand what is meant by evidence based medicine as part of a career in medicine
- Confidently read, understand and appraise a range of research papers
- Understand the nature of research practice
- Identify and keep up to date with relevant medical evidence, as the foundations for lifelong learning
- Identify, understand and discuss research evidence relevant to the understanding and treatment of disease
- Explain the commonly used performance characteristics of diagnostic tests
- Explain the role of hierarchy of evidence in clinical practice and decision making with patients
- Develop and demonstrate oral and written presentation skills, to communicate research evidence to a range of audiences
- Understand the concepts of prevalence, incidence and risk
- Understand types of research data, hypothesis testing and the range of statistical tests used in medical research
- Understand how to gather data, undertake simple data analysis and interpret common statistical test results as applied in quantitative health research
- Apply appropriate literature searching and referencing techniques
- Explain the different types of research evidence
Syllabus
In order to meet the learning outcomes, the Research as Applied to Medicine 1 module syllabus will contain teaching in the following areas:
• Different types of research evidence and hypothesis testing
• Quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Health economics
• Principles of research ethics
• Principles of research governance
• The role of patient and public involvement in medicine
• Effective literature searching
• Literature citations methods
• Statistical methods in research
• Critical appraisal of medical evidence
• How to present research findings to a group
• Practical elements of data analysis
• Relevant research that informs understanding of disease and clinical practice
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
The module will be taught through a range of learning and teaching strategies which will include:
• Lectures
• Practical sessions
• Tutorials
• Peer teaching
• Guided self-study
• eLearning
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Teaching | 28 |
| Total study time | 100 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Reading List. The full reading list for this module is available on the Library Online Reading List at https://soton.rl.talis.com/
Assessment
Assessment strategy
To pass the module, a Written Assignment and an Oral Presentation must be passed. The Written Assessment is submitted before, and the Oral Presentation is delivered as part of the 'Researching a topical question' tutorial. There is no compensation between the Written Assignment and Oral Presentation. Failure in one of these components leads to a referral opportunity in that component only; failure in both components leads to a referral opportunity in both components Taught content of the RAM1 module can also be assessed in the MCQ component of the Year 1 Synoptic assessment. Students will keep a portfolio of research activities for the duration of their BM programme that can be viewed by staff.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Oral presentation | 50% |
| Written assignment | 50% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written assignment | 50% |
| Oral presentation | 50% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal