Presenting one's own work to peers, instructing peers in methodologic topics, and critiquing the work of others are skills that clinical researchers will use throughout their careers. Accordingly, Master's Seminar II will be dedicated to scholars presenting the current status of their research projects to their peers as well as instructing their peers in methodologic topics germane to all clinical researchers. The specific objectives for each scholar's presentation are for the:
- Scholar to get practice presenting his/her research in an oral format
- Scholar to receive feedback on his/her research from the faculty and the other Master's Program scholars
- Audience to practice critiquing the research of other investigators
- Audience to learn about the presenter's substantive discipline
- Audience to learn about a general clinical research method that they can apply to their own work.
We strive to make these sessions valuable for both the presenter and the audience. These are lofty goals but well worth trying to achieve.