09-Dec-2025
12:30pm-2:00pm

Knowledge Hub, Yu Chun Keung Medical Library, 21 Sassoon Road

Overview

High-quality medical education research demands strategic design choices. Quantitative methods use structured techniques to measure variables, determine causality, and produce generalizable evidence. Qualitative methods uncover experiences and motivations through contextual analysis, offering insights beyond numbers. Together, they provide complementary, actionable guidance for curriculum design, teaching strategies, and learner outcomes.

 

Workshop 1: Quantitative Research in Medical Education
December 9, 2025 (Tuesday) 1:00PM-2:00PM
Speaker: Dr Helen Zhi, Biostatistics and Clinical Research Methodology Unit
Moderator: Prof Fraide Ganotice

• Define the different types of clinical trial design, such as Parallel Group Design, Crossover Design, Withdrawal Design, Adaptive Design, etc.
• Choose the most appropriate study design based on study objective(s)
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various clinical trials designs

 

Workshop 2: Qualitative Research in Medical Education
January 28, 2026 (Wednesday) 12:30PM-2:00PM
Speaker: Dr Pauline Luk, MEHU & BIMHSE
Moderator: Dr Sarah Chan, BIMHSE

• Practice NVivo-supported thematic analysis
• Apply a clear framework for study design and publication-ready reporting
• Engage in case-based learning with real qualitative data
• Transform narratives into impactful educational strategies

 

Workshop 3: Mixed-Methods Research in Medical Education
February 4, 2026 (Wednesday) 12:30PM-2:00PM
Speaker: Dr Helen He, BIMHSE
Moderator: Dr Sarah Chan, BIMHSE

• Practice NVivo-aided thematic analysis and complementary quantitative techniques
• Design mixed-methods studies using appropriate designs (e.g., convergent, sequential, embedded) and traditions (e.g., triangulation, complementarity)
• Collect data through interviews, focus groups, observations, and surveys
• Integrate qualitative and quantitative data for richer insights
• Write and structure findings for peer-reviewed publication
• Translate research insights into actionable educational interventions

 

Workshop 1: Quantitative Research in Medical Education
December 9, 2025 (Tuesday) 1:00PM-2:00PM
Speaker: Dr Helen Zhi, Biostatistics and Clinical Research Methodology Unit

Workshop 2: Qualitative Research in Medical Education
January 28, 2026 (Wednesday) 12:30PM-2:00PM
Speaker: Dr Pauline Luk, MEHU & BIMHSE

Workshop 3: Mixed-Methods Research in Medical Education
February 4, 2026 (Wednesday) 12:30PM-2:00PM
Speaker: Dr Helen He, BIMHSE