This introductory module is designed to introduce participants to basic concepts in clinical investigation, including how to get started in identifying research topics, pre-project considerations, developing a researchable question, and applying PICO/FINER criteria to refine a research idea into a researchable question. Faculty researchers conducting clinical, observational, educational, health services, and implementation science studies will provide overviews of their respective research areas, and pathways to their success. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with faculty in small groups to discuss their research topics and apply the PICO/FINER criteria to refine their ideas into researchable questions. Participants are encouraged to bring at least one research idea, or a sample of a research question with a research hypothesis or specific aims from a planned project, project under development, or current project.

To receive credit toward a certificate of completion, participants must be enrolled in the ACCP Research and Scholarship Academy. For those enrolled in the ACCP Academy, this module must be completed before subsequent programming. To claim Academy credit, please sign the sign-in sheet and claim CE for this session.