Get those ideas rolling....

Maybe this isnt so important yet, but start thinking about some research ideas for your Epidemiology project. During rotations, think of questions you have had that may be answered by a research project. Ask the physicians you are working with for ideas or input on your ideas. Ask easy questions that dont involve any subjectivity.

For the project, it is ideal to have a partner. Not only can you get more done, you have someone to help develop your ideas as well as critique your writing before the final product is due.

You are encouraged to conduct local research (ND or Midwest). You are allowed to use chart reviews (usually from the hospital you are currently at) or Datasets that have already been collected such as the North Dakota Pregnancy Risk Assessment and Monitoring System (PRAMS), Birth Certificate data, or data collected from the National Resource Center on Native American Aging (UND Medical School).

I did my research project on breastfeeding using the ND PRAMS survey. I used the questions regarding why women stopped breastfeeding. Although it was a decent study, I should have picked a project that did not include questions as variables. Your variables should be objective. Yes or No, or numbers are much to be desired.

Anyhow, I'm on surgery right now. Actually there aren't any surgeries scheduled today for my service. However, we do have patients. It has been good and keeps me focused on developing my patient care skills. So far it has been a great opportunity to practice my H+Ps as I seem to be getting all of the 4:00 and 4:30 consults.

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