Academic Scholarship Promotion Through Three-Stage Research Assignment Process
Engage students in academic scholarship by implementing a three-stage research assignment process led by R. Clinton Crews, MPH, Associate Professor, and Jessica Wilhelm, MSA, LSA, CSA, F-PRS, Assistant Professor. This innovative educational approach aims to promote academic scholarship, create professional opportunities, and enhance the learning experience for students. The process involves in-depth evaluation of evidence-based research, interactive discussions, and development of publishable research transcripts. Students present their findings through poster presentations, panel discussions, and research transcripts tailored for the Surgical Assistant profession, under the course "MSA 504 - Advanced Topics of Surgical Assisting."
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PROMOTING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDENTS THROUGH A THREE-STAGE RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT PROCESS R. CLINTON CREWS, MPH, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND JESSICA WILHELM, MSA, LSA, CSA, F-PRS, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MASTER OF SURGICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM, SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Goals of Course Redesign This education innovation engaged students in a semester long process that involved a three-stage research assignment/presentation The purpose was to promote: Promote academic scholarship Create professional opportunities for the students Transform the journal club course into an engaged learner experience 1. 2. 3.
MSA 504 - Advanced Topics of Surgical Assisting The course was designed to introduce the process of evaluating evidence- based research as a foundation for lifelong learning as a practicing professional. (2008 Graduate Certificate) (2CH) Evolvement of the course: Investigative Inquiry (2 hour) Faculty selected article for students to present related surgical procedures Journal Dissection (30 minutes 10 minutes with writing summary) Faculty provided topics for student to conduct a traditional article analysis discussion Instructional Delivery (50 minutes) Faculty provided surgical topics and procedures based on core curriculum Three-Stage Research Assignment (1 semester) Students assigned a surgical discussion topic and conducted presentations and assignments which mirrored a research development process
Methods - Three-Stage Research Assignment In the 2021 academic term the academic scholarship process is implemented for the fall term The three-stage research assignment/presentation: Student groups were assigned a surgical topic (3-4 students) Presented a research poster Conducted a panel platform discussion Developed a research transcript in the form of a publishable continuing education training unit for the Surgical Assistant profession
Methods Poster Poster Session 15 minute round robin presentations (Topic Development) This in class session involved the student groups presenting their research topics as a poster presentation to elicit information, feedback, and direction Poster outlined group s anchor article which acts as the base for the research assignment. Faculty/Guest Reviewers conducted evaluations using a grading rubric based on the performance objectives to provide students feedback (Journal Dissection)
Methods Expert Panel Presentation Expert Panel Presentation Session 20-minute round robin presentations (Content Presentation) Building from session 1, student groups presented a formal PowerPoint presentation along with a questionnaire/quiz based on their topic Faculty, Guest Reviewers, & Student conducted evaluations using a grading rubric based on the performance objectives to provide students feedback (Investigative Inquiry & Instructional Delivery)
Methods CEU Transcript Assignment Continuing Education Unit Transcript assignment (Written Presentation) Student groups developed a four page written assignment on their topic in the format of a continuing education article for surgical assistants which included a 12 question quiz with answer key A practicing CSA/PA-C with a DHSc and PhD served as the reviewer using a grading rubric based on the performance objectives to provide students feedback (Instructional Delivery)
Outcomes The transformation of the course resulted in greater engagement of the research topics by the students, more class participation by the students and faculty, and support to the professional association In January 2023, one of the research transcripts was selected by the National Surgical Assistant Association for publication Students gained a greater understanding of the research development process
Next Steps Seek additional opportunities for presentations at student and professional conferences Explore related professional associations to publish the CEU transcripts Engage related professionals as reviewers/evaluators to expose them to the work of our students
References No sources were cited in the development of this presentation beyond historical records of the EVMS MSA Program
