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Surgical Research I (SURG90026)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
For Enquiries about this subject please contact kimem@unimelb.edu.au
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Overview
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The aim of this subject is to introduce students to a range of research approaches relevant to surgical practice such as quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods.
Research designs such as the randomized control trial will be highlighted. This subject also includes making sense of surgical research, extending critical appraisal skills and conducting a systematic review (group activity). Students will work in groups to define a review question and use established guidelines to undertake the review and then present their results in an online forum.
As part of the process, students will reflect on the surgical competencies of communication, collaboration and teamwork, management and leadership, scholarship and leadership.
Intended learning outcomes
Students completing this subject should be able to:
- Describe research methods relevant to surgical practice – designs/paradigms etc.
- Describe the principles of randomized controlled trials
- Write research questions relevant to surgery
- Prepare a protocol for a systematic review
- Critically appraise surgical research papers
- Reflect on effective group processes
Generic skills
- Initiative, autonomy, organization
- Problem-solving
- Oral communication
- Finding, evaluating and using relevant information
- Written communication
- Working with others and in teams
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Review protocol: see below
| Week 6 | 40% |
Systematic Review: see below
| Week 12 | 60% |
Additional details
- Project (Review protocol); 3000 words (Group) + 500 words reflection (individual) Due week 6 of semester 1 (40%) - Students will work in groups of three to prepare a systematic review protocol for a surgical research question. They will also complete a 500-word individual written reflection. Submission assessed by the tutor for 30% on the output (protocol). The balance of 10% will be allocated to the individual reflective writing (500 words) (5% allocated by tutor) and 5% allocated by students against clear criteria of the process – participation, teamwork, timeliness, supporting others, solving conflicts, exchanging information and coordination.
- Project (Systematic Review) (6000 words) (Group) + 500 words (Individual) Due week 12 of semester 1 (60%) - Students will work in groups of three to undertake a systematic review of a specific question relevant to surgical practice. It requires high level analytic and synthesis work. Submission assessed by tutor for 45% on the output (review). The balance of 15% will be allocated to the individual reflective writing (500 words) (10% allocated by tutor) and 5% allocated by students against clear criteria of the process – participation, teamwork, timeliness, supporting others, solving conflicts, exchanging information and coordination.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Christopher Christophi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Students are required to attend in person for two study days, 4 & 5 March 2019 Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
For Enquiries about this subject please contact kimem@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Required readings will be available electronically via the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of semester.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Surgical Science Course Master of Surgical Science
Last updated: 3 November 2022