Faculty Development Program-Overview

Faculty Development Program (Overview)

Avicenna Medical & Dental College proudly introduces the Avicenna Research Methodology Course as part of its Faculty Development Program for healthcare professionals. This comprehensive initiative is designed to strengthen research capacity, enhance academic productivity, and promote evidence-based practice within the medical community. The course consists of seven structured workshop series, delivered by experienced research mentors and academic experts.

Introduction to Healthcare Research
Problem Identification, Research Question, Hypothesis, and Objectives
Workshop on Sample Size Calculation in Medical Research
Introduction to Research Methodology: Data Analysis Plan
Data Analysis
Research Ethics and Plagiarism
Manuscript Writing and Publishing an Original Article

The program provides a step-by-step understanding of the research process — from developing a research question to designing methodology and analyzing data. Participants will gain in-depth insight into ethical considerations in biomedical research, aligned with the guidelines of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and international best practices. Emphasis is placed on maintaining research integrity, regulatory compliance, and responsible conduct of research.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to independently conduct research studies, prepare scientific manuscripts, and successfully publish academic papers in recognized journals. Through this initiative, Avicenna aims to cultivate a strong research culture, empower healthcare professionals with practical scholarly skills, and contribute meaningfully to national and international medical literature.