GMHC 2017

Collaborations (Nationals, Organizations, Experts) in Research

• Keynote
• Student Building (Block) SMC 212 (The Block)
• November 10 2017 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
• P, AAFP, PA, NP, N, D (1 hour)

Faith-based medical ministries have substantial opportunities to improve healthcare through biomedical research. Success typically requires collaboration between national, organizational, and expert stakeholders. In this session practical aspects of developing a collaborative research program will be discussed.

Objectives

1) Describe how to identify an appropriate research topic and form successful collaborations.
2) Discuss how to start an ethics committee or work with an existing institutional review board.
3) Describe the impact of research on hospital staff, patients, and the local community.