About the Course

Each year the Research Committee of the Southeast Michigan Center for Medical Education (SEMCME) conducts this workshop series to help residents learn the fundamentals of research methodology through comprehensive discussion coupled with relevant research study examples. The emphasis in each of the online sessions is on the research process including defining and assessing the problem, planning the study, implementing and analyzing outcomes, and communicating results. The virtual Workshop Series will allow residents the opportunity to interact with faculty in SEMCME with research expertise who will provide limited research project guidance.

The SEMCME Research Workshop Series incorporates Practice Based Learning (PBL) and Communication (C) from the ACGME General Competencies. Workshops will cover:

• PBL1. Analyzing and performing practice-based activities using a methodology system.
• PBL3. Obtaining and applying scientific evidence related to patients’ health while applying information to a larger patient base.
• PBL4. Applying knowledge of study designs and statistical methods to evaluate published clinical studies and other information on diagnostic and therapeutic effectiveness.
• C2. Use effective listening skills and provide information using effective writing skills.

The Research Workshop Series recordings and materials will be available through the end of the 2026-2027 academic year.
If you would like to receive a certificate after completion of all topics, please reach out to Caroline Szydlowski at cszydlowski@semcme.org.

For questions regarding the workshop please contact:
Caroline Szydlowski at cszydlowski@semcme.org
or
Karen Hagglund at khagglu1@hfhs.org