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Table 1
Educational Strategies and Resources Developed Through R25
| Strategies | Faculty | Students | Practitioners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional class | — | Required: Foundations of EIP; heavy active-learning focus (two credits DC and AOM, one credit MT); integration EIP into non-research courses | — |
| Online Learning | Basic (short-track): six modules covering principles of EIP Advanced (long-track): 22 modules covering basic and advanced EIP skills (eg, critical appraisal, application) | Advanced: 22 modules | Two standard courses with eight modules, plus additional interactive cases offered through NWHUS continuing education department* OR Customized course for associations and institutions |
| Research Scholars Seminar Series6 | I: Practical application of EIP (36 hours) II: Writing and presenting (36 hours) III: Doing research (90 hours) | III: Doing Research (90 hours) | — |
| Workshops | One-half to full day, all faculty events, two to three times per year covering various topics (eg, outcome measures, etc.); heavy focus on active learning | — | One-half day event in conjunction with NWHSU Homecoming; practical application of EIP in clinical settings OR Customized workshop for associations and institutions |
| Internships and Fellowships | Term-long EIP focused clinical internships (DC and AOM) | Four- to five-year Research Fellowships culminating in Masters of Science degree in clinical research | |
| Case Conferences | Monthly presentations provided by faculty (1 hour) | — | — |
| Mentorship Program | Twice monthly “EIP Instructors” meeting with educational specialist Partnering of experienced research faculty with nonresearch faculty to implement EIP teaching strategies into courses throughout curricula | — | — |
DC = Chiropractic; AOM = Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine; MT = Massage Therapy.
*All revenue generated from continuing education efforts support online module maintenance and the Research Fellowship program.