Apply scientific method and approaches to medical research (click to see list)

Level

This learning outcome is a primary level outcome.

Other Details

(a) Critically appraise the results of relevant diagnostic, prognostic and treatment trials and other qualitative and quantitative studies as reported in the medical and scientific literature.
(b) Formulate simple relevant research questions in biomedical science, psychosocial science or population science, and design appropriate studies or experiments to address the questions.
(c) Apply findings from the literature to answer questions raised by specific clinical problems.
(d) Understand the ethical and governance issues involved in medical research.

Sessions

This learning outcome is taught in the following sessions:

Introduction to Year 5 and Year Outcomes (Year 5)
- General Outcomes For Years 5

Assessment

This learning outcome is assessed in the following ways:

MBBS Pt 6 (Yr 5)

GMC theme

This learning outcome maps to the following GMC theme:

12) Application of Scientific Method to Medical Research