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MD Discovery 3: Research Scholar (MEDS90043)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Discovery 3: Research Scholar is the first subject dedicated to the Research Scholar pathway in the MD. The Research Scholar pathway leads to advanced knowledge and skills in the design and conduct of research and is suited to students with a desire to extend their capacity for producing original research that contributes to evidence-based healthcare and establishes their professional identity as a clinician researcher. This subject builds on the foundation level research methods knowledge and skills from their prior studies in the MD.
Undertaken as a 4-week intensive subject in the third year of the Discovery stream, students will commence work on a research project, under the supervision of an experienced researcher. This is the first step of the research project, which will be continued and completed in the following year in the Discovery 4: Research Scholar subject. In this subject, students will work closely with their supervisor and research team to develop their research question, conduct a literature review and propose a detailed research project plan. The subject will allow students to develop research skills tailored to their project, preparing them to undertake their proposed project in Discovery 4: Research Scholar. Students will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with their supervisor and research group to establish a professional working relationship as a clinician researcher.
This subject is the first step of the research project and is a pre-requisite for Discovery 4 Research Scholar, which will be continued and completed in the following year in the Research Scholar Discovery 4 subject (under the supervision of the same researcher).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
As a Scientist and Scholar:
- Formulate a research question, to address a gap in the existing research evidence base.
- Justify the research design and methodology to answer the formulated research question.
- Apply ethical practice principles to the preparation and design of a research project.
- Critically analyse and synthesise appropriate scholarly evidence and communicate findings to identify gaps in knowledge and inform research plans.
As a Health Advocate:
- Discuss how the proposed research plan can inform future practice to advance patient care at a systems level.
- Discuss ethical and cultural implications for a specific research proposal, to enable working with reciprocity alongside First Nations peoples to collaboratively achieve health advancement.
As a Professional and Leader:
- Discuss ethical and cultural implications for a specific research proposal, referencing the ethical standards for the design, conduct, recording and reporting of clinical research.
- Work effectively and respectfully as a co-member of a research team, recognising the contributions of all members to shared learning, to improve patient and population health outcomes.
- Engage as a self-regulated learner, to inform professional practice and professional identity as a clinician researcher.
Generic skills
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Ability to plan work and to use time effectively.
- Ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex concepts to express them lucidly, whether orally or in writing, and to confront unfamiliar problems
- Ability and confidence to participate effectively in collaborative learning as a team-member, while respecting individual differences
Last updated: 10 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MEDS90004 | Principles of Clinical Practice 2 | Year Long (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville) |
81.25 |
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: 10 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Literature Review
| 4 weeks after the end of the teaching period for the chosen topic | N/A |
Project plan
| Week 4 | N/A |
Discussion Board: Original reflection post (2 x 250 words), Response to peers (2 x 100), Final reflection (300 words)
| Weeks 1&2, Weeks 3 & 4, Week 4 | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory standard in professional behaviour, as demonstrated by attendance at learning activities, observed Professional Behaviour Assessment, and satisfactory completion of the Academic Integrity Quiz. | N/A |
Additional details
The level of performance required to pass each hurdle is determined by a rigorous standard setting procedure
Last updated: 10 April 2024
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Kesha Rana Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 174 hours Teaching period 12 February 2024 to 8 March 2024 Last self-enrol date 11 February 2024 Census date 23 February 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 March 2024 Assessment period ends 5 April 2024 - March
Principal coordinator Kesha Rana Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 174 hours Teaching period 11 March 2024 to 12 April 2024 Last self-enrol date 18 March 2024 Census date 5 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 April 2024 Assessment period ends 10 May 2024 - April
Principal coordinator Kesha Rana Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 174 hours Teaching period 29 April 2024 to 24 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 28 April 2024 Census date 10 May 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 31 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 - July
Principal coordinator Kesha Rana Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 174 hours Teaching period 1 July 2024 to 26 July 2024 Last self-enrol date 30 June 2024 Census date 12 July 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 August 2024 Assessment period ends 23 August 2024
Time commitment details
Independent learning – 10 hours preparatory work, 5 hours a week (20 hours) - 30 hours 30 hours/week assessment preparation time (120 hours)
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Last updated: 10 April 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 10 April 2024