Twelve tips for conducting collaborative research in medical education

Kathryn N. HuggettCreighton University School of Medicine, USA; KATHRYN N. HUGGETT, PhD is the Assistant Dean and Director of Medical Education Development and Assessment at Creighton University School of Medicine. She is currently the PI for a collaborative review of the literature on teaching awards, and collaborates with colleagues across the United States on several medical education studies.Correspondence[email protected]

Maryellen E. GusicIndiana University School of Medicine, USA; MARYELLEN E. GUSIC, MD serves as Executive Associate Dean for Educational Affairs and is the Dolores and John Read Professor of Medical Education and Professor of Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She is the Chair of the Academic Pediatric Association's (APA) Education Committee and Senior Editor for Education for Academic Pediatrics.

Ruth GreenbergUniversity of Louisville School of Medicine, USA; RUTH GREENBERG, PhD is the Associate Dean for Medical Education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She is currently the PI for her institution in a national collaboration of 11 institutions and is collaborating on at least five other multi-institution studies.

Jillian M. KettererNational Board of Medical Examiners, USA; JILLIAN M. KETTERER is the Information Analyst for the Center for Innovation at the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), and collaborates on proof-of-concept pilots that might advance assessment of health professionals. She also administers the Stemmler Fund at NBME, which encourages collaboration through a program of annual grants.

Abstract

Background: Developing and ensuring successful collaborative research in medical education is no small task, but the rewards to researchers can be great. Collaborative research in medical education offers significant opportunities for investigators who wish to pool limited resources and expand professional networks. Despite this, collaboration often occurs without advance planning for the logistical aspects of collaborative work.

Aims and Methods: These 12 tips, derived from developing and presenting a session on strategies for effective collaboration conducted at a national meeting, will assist readers who are planning to collaborate or are already engaged in collaborative scholarship. The tips are organized into items to consider in three phases of collaboration: planning, implementation, and dissemination of outcomes.

Results and Conclusions: From selecting a topic to recognizing when the collaboration should end, the tips underscore the importance of good communication, and clear expectations for participants.

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