Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, GGP Fellows should be able to develop and describe an integrated research project or program relevant to primary care research. This will include being able to effectively communicate a research agenda in various formats from written to oral for a range of audiences with varying levels of research experience.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate increased competency in scientific communications
- Apply techniques and methods to develop a scientific protocol in health research that is appropriate for submission to a funding agency
Instructional Method:
The is blended learning course meaning that portions of the course will be completed online at the Fellow’s convenience and portions will be conducted in-person (either face-to-face or virtually) with the Course Director and the Course Faculty. Fellows are expected to be active participants for the in-person sessions as well as the online discussion forums.
Course Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based on completion of each online module, participation in the in-person sessions and completion of the milestones.
Session I Online (September 17 – November 19, 2025)
- Orientation (Virtual Meeting) – September 24, 2025 – 12:30 – 2:00pm EST - Zoom
- Virtual Class – Q & A – October 24, 2025 - 12:30 – 2:00pm EST – Zoom
- Please refer to the syllabus for more specific deadlines and course content during this period
Session II: Interactive In-Person Session November 21, 2025 at the NAPCRG Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia
- Session is from 9:30am - 4:00pm
- Please refer to the syllabus for specific details of this meeting
Session III: Online (January 5 – May 15, 2026)
- Virtual Class – Q & A – March 18, 2026 - 12:30 – 2:00pm EST – Zoom
- Please refer to the syllabus for more specific deadlines and course content during this period
Session IV: Interactive In-Person Session May 2, 2025 at the STFM Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisianna
- Session is from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Please refer to the syllabus for specific details of this meeting
*This schedule is subject to change.