Research Requirements

1. Online Research Methods Course by end of PGY2
2. Completion of one research project by end of PGY5

Definition of completion
Presentation at Radiology Research Day and/or provincial, national or international meeting
Project written up and submitted to Research Committee

Qualifying project types
Prospective or retrospective study; Quality assurance audit or quality improvement initiative

Ineligible project types
Case Report; Letter to Editor; Educational Exhibit

Key people (contact to schedule appointment)
Research Director:              Matthias Schmidt, MD, FRCPC mhschmid@dal.ca
Biostatistician/Consultant:  Mohamed Abdolell, MSc mohamed.abdolell@dal.ca
Research Office:                 Louise MacDonald, Administrative Assistant lemacdon@dal.ca

Timeline

Completed by end of:	Stage of Development	Resource people
PGY1	Selection of mentor Research Question Feasibility Power calculation, study design	Research Director Mentor Research Director Biostatistician
PGY2	Development of Protocol (App. II) *Funding application (if required) *Ethics application *Research Methods Course	Mentor Mentor/Research Office Mentor/Research Office Biostatistician
PGY3	Data Collection	Mentor/Research Office
PGY4	Data Analysis	Mentor/Biostatistician
PGY5	Presentation	Mentor/Research Office

* Further information on Research page of Department website

Protected Time for Research

Over the PGY2-5 training years each resident is eligible to apply for up to 20 days of
protected time for research.  Time may be taken in blocks consisting of any multiple
of single working days up to a maximum of 20.  Under exceptional circumstances
all 20 days may be taken as a single block.

Application forms for protected time available from University Office. Obtain approval
from Resident Training Director and Radiologist on clinical rotation for time requested.

Appendix I  – Resident Research Project Guidelines
Appendix II – Proposal Development Guidelines