Research

CFMS Research Methods & Statistics Manual :

The CFMS Research Methods & Statistics Manual is an introductory-level guide and resource repository for the common methods and statistics used in medical research.

Download the manual here.

The Canadian Medical Education Journal (CMEJ) is an online open-access peer-reviewed medical education journal. CMEJ examines subject matter relating to the formation, education, and training of health care professionals in Canada and internationally. CMEJ publishes four online issues/year. Although it is focused in Canada, it invites scholars and researchers worldwide to submit their work to the CMEJ. As of January 2020, CMEJ has 2043 registered readers. The issues are archived in PubMed Central (PMC), at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM). CMEJ has a five-partner team with advisors and support from across Canada to oversee the business and financial aspects of the CMEJ. There are representatives from the Association of Faculties of Medicine Canada, the Canadian Association for Medical Education, the College of Family Physicians Canada, the Medical Council of Canada, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada. The co-chairs are affiliated with AFMC and CAME.

Medical education research in the context of COVID-19

New Section: Works-in-Progress. Medical education research related to COVID-19

A forum of ideas for COVID-19 related medical education research and collaborator contacts on the CMEJ website.

Special Issue on COVID-19 related medical education research

COVID-19 related CMEJ Blogs

Top 5 most cited articles (# citations):

Using script theory to cultivate illness script formation and clinical reasoning in health professions education (49)
S Lubarsky, V Dory, MC Audétat, E Custers, B Charlin

Resilience, stress, and coping among Canadian medical students (42)
B Rahimi, M Baetz, R Bowen, L Balbuena

Family physician perceptions of working with LGBTQ patients: physician training needs (40)
B Beagan, E Fredericks, M Bryson

Learning styles of medical students change along the study program: from ‘thinking and watching’ to ‘thinking and doing’ (39)
M Bitran, D Zúñiga, N Pedrals, O Padilla, B Mena

Addressing gaps in physician knowledge regarding transgender health and healthcare through medical education (38)
D McPhail, M Rountree-James, I Whetter

COVID-19 Related CMEJ Blog Posts

The COVID-19 pandemic and public health measures implemented to curb the spread (flatten the curve) and protect us all from exploding and fatal levels of infection have been very disruptive. This has led to unprecedented innovation but also considerable suffering from death of friends and relatives to minor inconveniences such as restrictions on non-essential movements and our favourite recreational activities.

The lives and careers of medical students, residents, faculty, and staff have been affected in many ways and to different degrees. If you are willing and able to write about your medical education related experiences but need a medium to get your ideas out to a wide audience, consider submitting your essays to the CMEJ blog through our normal submission process. Blogs will not be subject to a full peer review process. One or more of our editors will work with authors to polish the blog post before being published on-line. Due to the time-sensitive nature of these posts, we will try to expedite their processing.

Medical School, Going Virtual

Why some students easily tend to cheat during online examinations? A perspective based on theory of planned behaviour

Uncertainty, over-cautiousness and assumptions: How clinical reasoning got crushed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Personal development during the pandemic: an online journey for a faculty member

Matching to a pandemic

For access to our latest issue, In Press articles, and submission guidelines, visit our website.

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The CFMS is looking to hear directly from YOU! The CFMS National Annual Survey is an inaugural survey launched by the Education portfolio to survey CFMS members on various aspects of our organization. Completing this survey will allow us to draft a National Annual Report capturing the thoughts, concerns and priorities of medical students across the nation. The CFMS will utilize this report to further advance our advocacy efforts and ensure that medical student issues are prioritized and acted upon.

In completing this survey, you will be eligible for our grand prize of a $250 Amazon Gift Card! Additionally, we will be distributing several $50 gift card prizes per week for students who complete the survey sooner! Lastly, we will also be awarding the Medical Society of the school with the most respondents per capita a prize for having the most engagement - so hop on and complete this survey quickly to maximize your chances of winning both a prize for yourself and your school!

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Thank you very much for your time and effort, the CFMS values your voice and hopes to utilize this report to improve the medical student experience for all CFMS members!

The vision of the CFMS Research Committee is to encourage translational research, highlight outstanding research projects and provide the necessary toolbox for future MDs, clinician-scientists and clinician investigators to conduct evidence-based research.

Medical students are in a unique position because of their clinical perspective on patients, disease presentation and the healthcare system. This is why we encourage students to capitalize on their opportunities to conduct research. Research pushes the boundaries of medicine and can provide important information about disease trends, risk factors, outcomes of treatment or public health interventions, patterns of care and healthcare costs and use.

Please find the resources that the Research Committee has created here.

The CFMS Research Portfolio has complied a template pertaining to the research ethics review process. While not comprehensive, this template provides students with an overview of the typical elements examined in a review of ethical considerations for research involving humans. Further, students who wish to conduct a research project in affiliation with the CFMS are asked to complete this form and submit it to the CFMS Board as part of their request.

Download Template Form.

The CFMS is launching its new research highlights campaign! We seek to elucidate the work that our peers perform across the country to connect like-minded individuals, inspire students around the country, and directly demonstrate the importance of research performed by health care professionals. Throughout the year, we will be focusing on various fields of research pertinent to the field of medicine. You can find our research highlights from past years here.

If you would like to submit your research for highlighting, please use the linked form.

The Research Scholarship Database is a compilation of funding opportunities open to medical students across Canada wishing to pursue research projects throughout their training. This database includes many specialty-specific research and clinical studentship opportunities, as well as more general funding opportunities to support your research and career interests. This database is categorized according to field of specialty, sub-specialty, or field of research topic in alphabetical order.

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