Module overview
The Research as Applied to Medicine 2 (RAM2) module will build on the knowledge and skills acquired in the Research as Applied to Medicine 1 (RAM1) module. You will further develop your critical appraisal skills, learn how to design a relevant research study and communicate research to a variety of audiences.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Keep up to date with relevant medical evidence, as the foundations for lifelong learning
- Develop and demonstrate oral and written presentation skills, to communicate research evidence to a range of audiences
- Understand types of research data, hypothesis testing and the range of statistical tests used in medical research
- Formulate simple relevant research/audit/evaluation questions in biomedical science, psychosocial science or population science, and design appropriate studies or experiments to address the questions
- Confidently read, understand and critically appraise a range of research papers
- Work effectively as part of a team and to develop both your own leadership skills and the ability to accept leadership by others
- Apply appropriate literature searching and referencing techniques
- Understand the nature of research practice by engaging in research-focussed seminars and research taster session
- Understand what is meant by evidence based medicine and its importance as part of maintaining continuous professional development throughout your career
- Understand how to gather data, undertake simple data analysis and interpret common statistical test results as applied in quantitative health research
- Identify, understand and discuss research evidence relevant to the understanding and treatment of disease
- Explain the different types of research evidence and understand how research is carried out, with reference to research governance, ethics and patient/public involvement
- Identify the relevance of research learning for a career pathway in academic medicine
Syllabus
In order to meet the learning outcomes, building on the syllabus in Research as Applied to Medicine 1 module, the syllabus will contain teaching in the following areas:
• Critical appraisal of medical evidence
• How to design a research question
• How to present research findings to a group
• Discussing research evidence relevant to disease treatments
• Planning and developing a teaching & learning session
• 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
• Tutorials
• Peer teaching
• Guided self-study
• eLearning
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 24 |
| Independent Study | 76 |
| 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
Assessment of the module has two components that are submitted as part of the 'Design and research study' tutorial series: • A Written Assignment (Critical appraisal) • A Lay Summary There is no compensation between the Written Assignment and the Lay Summary components. Both components must be passed to pass the module - failure in any one component leads to a repeat opportunity in that component only; failure in both components leads to a repeat opportunity in both components. RAM2 content is also examined in the Year 2 Synoptic assessment. Students will keep a portfolio of research activities for the duration of their BM programme.Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Group Oral Presentation
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback:
- Final Assessment:
- Group Work: Yes
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written assignment | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written assignment | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal