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"The course is tailored to real life QDA (qualitative data analysis) projects and a must for any medical professional who is embarking on qualitative research. The sessions are well spaced out and there is ample time for self-directed learning and reading. The faculty's expertise was invaluable in advancing my learning."
Dr Michelle Leanne LimAssociate Consultant, Surgical Intensive Care,Singapore General Hospital
"I'm very enlightened after attending this course and I must say that my perspectives in research methodologies have changed. I think this course has achieved its objectives with a wonderful support from excellent and intellectual faculty members."
Dr Chua Wei De KennethSenior Audiologist, Audiology,Changi General Hospital
"The QUAL-E course has been a transformative and (research) practice changing course for me. The faculty were able to explain complex (and sometimes foreign sounding) concepts to the uninitiated minds in simple terms. I would strongly urge budding education researchers to attend the QUAL-E course before they embark on any qualitative research."
Ms Yeoh Ting TingSpecialist Pharmacist, Pharmacy,National Cancer Centre Singapore
"Enthusiastic and knowledgeable faculty and helpful support team. Thank you very much. It is very challenging as Qualitative research requires a mindset change for me. Nevertheless, I consider the time well spent."
Prof Chay Oh MohEmeritus and Senior Consultant,Paediatric Medicine,KK Women's & Children's Hospital
"This programme was very useful in providing me with a deeper understanding of the various aspects of qualitative research in health education. The facilitators and administrators were also excellent- they provided a rich learning environment with great interactions between learners and facilitators!"
Assoc Prof Mok Yee HuiHead & Senior Consultant,Paediatric Medicine,KK Women's & Children's Hospital
"Attending the QUAL-E course was extremely valuable to me. Being someone who is inexperienced in the field of research, it has helped me develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts and methods of qualitative research."
Ms Joyce Teo XingyunManager,Chairman Medical Board Office,KK Women's & Children's Hospital
Do you wish to learn more about Qualitative methods? Are you looking to use these methods in your research projects? Do you want to be part of a community of education researchers?
Join us for the Qualitative Methods in Health Education Research & Quality Improvement (QUAL-E), an NUS Executive Certificate course designed for both budding and experienced education researchers to deep dive into the field of Qualitative Research.
Qualitative methods complement big data research by providing a framework within which to explore patterns and trends in a nuanced and in-depth manner. In the healthcare context, qualitative methods are essential in understanding and probing the perceptions, experiences, and motivations of students, trainees and patients.
For example, it is universally acknowledged that poor teamwork among different health professionals constitutes a major cause of medical errors (Institute of Medicine, 2001).
While quantitative studies can use validated tools to measure teamwork, only qualitative studies have the power to unveil the social dynamics that undermine teamwork (Reeves et al., 2010). By unveiling the elements driving social behaviors, suitable intervention programmes can be designed and implemented to improve teaching and learning, as well as patient care outcomes.
The programme consists of four modules:
Course 1: Understanding the fundamentals of Qualitative Methods
Course 2: Collecting Qualitative Data
Course 3: Analysing Qualitative Data
Course 4: Disseminating Qualitative Scholarship
Participants in the QUAL-E programme can look forward to receiving the NUS Executive Certificate. Participants will be required to obtain a passing grade of ‘C’ for each of the four mandatory courses.
Assoc Prof Raymond Goy, KKHAsst Prof Foo Yang Yann, AMEI
12 participants
SingHealth and Duke-NUS healthcare professionals who are keen to attend the above AMEI workshop will have to register your interest with your respective ACPs / Colleges during the scheduled application cycle periods of the Harmonised Call for Faculty Development Programmes. For more information, please contact your respective ACPs / Colleges. For self-funded participants, kindly register via email by 31 December 2024.Please note that registration has closed for the 2025 run. If you are interested in upcoming runs, please contact us via email.
