The Division of Research and Academic Development in the Department of Family Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University covers several key areas, and takes a broad view of the concepts of research, academics, and development. Faculty academic interests within the division and within the department include practice improvement and practice-based research networks, preventive interventions, medical ethics, medical education, integrative care, medical social sciences, health disparities, and health policy, and we pursue research in all of these areas. Research as we employ the term therefore spans beyond traditional concepts to include practice improvement and educational innovations on a localized scale. Additionally, we view academic development to include not only the identification of funding for new or existing endeavors, but also to include the promotion of scholarship, publication and presentation, and to more broadly defined contributions to knowledge and practice of health, medicine and medical education.
The Division of Research and Academic Development is also committed to employing the skills contained within the division that are typically associated with "research," such as survey design and implementation, data analysis, focus group and in-depth interviewing, and grant writing, to aid and assist the missions of the other divisions within our department.
Research Areas and Faculty
*Practice Improvement and Research - John W. Epling, MD, MSEd, FAAFP, Director
SALT-Net: The Studying, Acting, Learning, and Teaching Network
Practice-based research networks are collections of clinicians who have an interest in participating in research studies, but do not have the time or interest in running the studies themselves. Research network clinicians meet on a regular basis and discuss research ideas, get feedback from completed research projects, and network with other clinicians with similar interests. Under the leadership of Dr. John Epling, we are just beginning this network, so those who join early will have ample opportunity to influence the character and direction of this network. Primary Care Physicians in the Central New York region who are interested in hearing more about this network may complete a Physician Interest Form, after which someone will contact you to discuss your questions and interests.
*Research Development - Christopher P. Morley, M.A., C.A.S., Director
As alluded to above, the program in Research Development aims to promote research, publication and scholarship within the Department of Family Medicine, as well as to aid and assist the missions of the other divisions in the department through the lending of traditional research skills such as survey design and implementation, data analysis, focus group and in-depth interviewing, and grant writing.
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