AAPM&R-RPC

Resident’s Research Packet

Dear PM&R Resident,

The goal of the Resident’s Research Packet is to help you understand what it takes to do a research project. This packet was written by PM&R residents for those who have not done clinical research. It is practical in its approach, providing some theory and many useful tips that we hope will help you get started.  This new edition includes a complete update of all reference lists, including the addition of web site addresses.

Good research is always important to advance science and medicine. It is particularly important in PM&R. We need quality research to validate those treatments that we now believe to be effective, as well as new and better treatments for our patients. We hope that your research career will extend far beyond your residency. Please consider doing additional research and getting additional research training. Several options for research training are outlined in the Beyond Residency section of this document.

If you have any recommendations, ideas, or comments about the research packet, please feel free to contact the chair of the AAPM&R Research Committee.

Good luck with your research!  

Sincerely,

AAPM&R Research Committee

 

Table of Contents

• Getting Started

• Finding a Mentor

• Funding

• Searching the Literature

• Research Design

• Research Proposals

• The IRB

• Statistics

• Presenting Your Work

• Beyond Residency ...

Appendices

• Appendix A–Research Workbook*

• Appendix B–Fundamentals of Experimental Design*

• Appendix C–External Funding Sources*

• Appendix D–Review of Basic Statistics*

• Appendix E–Medical Writing*

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