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Modules

The Research Education Modules offer self-paced learning opportunities designed to establish foundational knowledge and enhance research skills throughout the research process. Created to assist students, trainees, faculty, and research staff at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, these interactive modules provide practical guidance on core research concepts, methods, regulatory considerations, and best practices.

Each module aims to support independent learning through engaging, evidence-based content that can be completed at the learner's convenience. Whether you're new to research or looking to deepen your expertise, these educational modules offer a flexible way to gain the knowledge and skills needed to conduct rigorous, ethical, and impactful research.

Foundational Level

Modules Grid Foundational

Introduction to Clinical Research

Ethical Issues and Regulatory Affairs

Ethical Dilemmas in Medical Innovation & Research

Melisa Celaya, PhD

Ethical Principles & Investigator Responsibilities

Melisa Celaya, PhD

Exempt and Preparatory to Research Activities

Joanna Schrader, MLS, CIP

Research Question & Hypothesis Development

Developing a Research Question

Melisa Celaya, PhD

Developing a Strong Research Proposal

Melisa Celaya, PhD

Retrospective vs. Prospective Data

Joanna Schrader, MLS, CIP

Intermediate Level

Modules Grid Intermediate

Literature Review & Resources

Introduction to Library Resources

Victoria Caine, MLIS

Introduction to MeSH

Victoria Caine, MLIS

How to Access Articles without Paying for Them

Victoria Caine, MLIS

LibKey Nomad

Victoria Caine, MLIS

Research Design & Statistical Methodology

Design: Descriptive, Cross-Sectional, Clinical & Disease Registries

Melisa Celaya, PhD

Bias, Confounding and Effect Modification

Richard Gerkin, MD, MS

Relative Risk and Odds Ratios

Richard Gerkin, MD, MS

Choosing the Right Statistical Test

Richard Gerkin, MD, MS

Data Collection & Management

Introduction to Research Methods and Data Management

Jonathan Snyder, MBA

ICH GCP E6 Guidelines

Jessica Winters, MLS

Quality in Human Subjects Research

Jessica Winters, MLS

Advanced Level

Modules Grid Advanced

Analysis & Interpretation of Statistical Design

Introduction to Correlation

Richard Gerkin, MD, MS

Introduction to the t-Test

Richard Gerkin, MD, MS

Introduction to the Chi-Square Test

Richard Gerkin, MD, MS

Introduction to Linear Regression

Richard Gerkin, MD, MS

Sample Size and Power

Richard Gerkin, MD, MS

Introduction to Missing Data

Richard Gerkin, MD, MS

Common Statistical Mistakes

Richard Gerkin, MD, MS

Reporting Statistical Findings

Richard Gerkin, MD, MS

Interpreting Statistical Results

Richard Gerkin, MD, MS

Advanced Research Operations

Subject Recruitment and Retention

Stephanie Marsh, CCRC, MPH

Adverse Event: Risk Analysis and Classification

Jessica Winters, MLS

Special Populations & Assent

Simona Janisch, MS, CIP

Grant Writing & Funding

Introduction to PIVOT

Victoria Caine, MLIS

Research Billing & Revenue Cycle

Zoya Ramzan, MHI, MBA and Bill Cadwell

Master Level

Modules Grid Master

Scholarly Writing & Publication

Research Writing and Reporting Guidelines

Melisa Celaya, PhD

Introduction to Zotero

Victoria Caine, MLIS

Dissemination & Impact of Research

Introduction to ORCID

Victoria Caine, MLIS