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123 Introducing trainees to research using an online, asynchronous course

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 April 2023

Jason T. Blackard
Affiliation:
Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training, University of Cincinnati, OH
Jacqueline M. Knapke
Affiliation:
Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training, University of Cincinnati, OH Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
Stephanie Schuckman
Affiliation:
Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training, University of Cincinnati, OH
Jennifer Veevers
Affiliation:
Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training, University of Cincinnati, OH
William D. Hardie
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
Patrick H. Ryan
Affiliation:
Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training, University of Cincinnati, OH Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
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Abstract

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OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Research is an important aspect of many students’ training. However, most trainees do not complete a scholarly project, and formal research training is rarely included in a degree program’s curriculum. Thus, we developed an online, asynchronous series of modules to introduce trainees to multiple topics that are relevant to the conduct of research. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Research 101 was utilized by first year medical students and undergraduate students conducting mentored research projects at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Students’ knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction were assessed using pre- and post-module surveys with 5-point Likert scaled questions, open-ended text responses, and a final quiz. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Pre-module survey results showed that learners were most confident with the Conducting a literature search and Race and racism in medicine modules and least confident with the Submitting an Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol at UC module. Post-module survey responses were significantly increased compared to pre-module results for all modules and questions (p < 0.0001). The response to The content of this module met my needs was endorsed across all modules (84.9% yes responses). A final quiz of 25 multiple choice questions covering content from all required modules was completed by 92 students who had a median score of 21 (range: 15 to 25). DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: These data demonstrate significant learning resulting from completion of Research 101, as post-module survey scores were significantly higher than pre-module survey scores for all modules and questions. Final quiz scores were positive but also highlighted opportunity for additional student learning and will guide evolution of future modules.

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Education, Career Development and Workforce Development
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