PATH 609 - Graduate Seminar

2 Credit Hours
This is a capstone research project designed to introduce the student to multiple elements of an original research project. The student will be responsible for selecting a topic in the discipline of Pathology to be worked up as a case-study finding or original research finding. The student will be responsible for the selection of the topic of interest, conducting literature search, compilation and analysis of the data material and writing of the findings in the form of an abstract and/or manuscript. Although not required, the reported findings should be of sufficient originality and scientific merit that it could be suitable for peer-review publication or presentation at a scientific meeting. The student will be responsible for writing and editing the final abstract, manuscript or report under the guidance of the Program Director. If the findings are submitted for publication, the student will be responsible for addressing reviewer comments and re-submission for publication with assistance from the Program Director. The course presents several major themes and opportunities of instructional methods related to research techniques and methods in health profession education. This course will allow the student to receive instructional and scientific guidance from the Program Director for initiating and completing a case-study report or other approved research project of interest. The culmination of the project will required that the student present the findings in an open seminar setting either in-house or at an approved scientific meeting to enhance the learning experience. The students will have the opportunity to participate in multiple discussions from the audience during their presentation.