Table 1 Research related outcomes for graduates, Tomorrow Doctors 2009 (General Medical Council, 2009)
Item: | Apply scientific method and approaches to medical research: |
|---|---|
(a) | Critically appraise the results of relevant diagnostic, prognostic and treatment trials and other qualitative and quantitative studies as reported in the medical and scientific literature |
(b) | Formulate simple relevant research questions in biomedical science, psychosocial science or population science, and design appropriate studies or experiments to address the questions. |
(c) | Apply findings from the literature to answer questions raised by specific clinical problems. |
(d) | Understand the ethical and governance issues involved in medical research. |