Assistant Professor ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (AIIMS), DEOGHAR, INDIA
Brief Session Description : Strategies for Selecting Research Topics in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Choosing a meaningful research topic is a critical skill for PM&R residents but can be challenging amidst clinical responsibilities. This session provides practical strategies for identifying clinically relevant and feasible research questions, reviewing gaps in the literature, and designing high-impact projects. Through case examples and reflective exercises, attendees will learn stepwise frameworks to narrow broad ideas into focused studies, assess feasibility, and align projects with patient care and residency resources. Participants will leave equipped with actionable tools to initiate meaningful research and enhance their contribution to rehabilitation medicine.
Session Objectives:
1. Identify strategies to select clinically relevant and feasible research topics within Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency. 2. Analyze gaps in current rehabilitation literature to generate novel research questions aligned with patient care and outcomes.
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