Mary Lipscomb Hamrick Research Course

March 31, 2025 to April 25, 2025

Program Description: 

This hybrid course will require health care professionals to engage with 3-7 modules a week related to research theory and practice in preparation for a small group practical exercise to identify a research problem, create a research team and apply methodology. Many junior Army Medical Specialist Corps (AMSC) are interested in conducting clinical research that moves their profession forward in a meaningful way. However, most of these officers lack the knowledge and competence to engage in research due to a lack of familiarity with the topic and how to get started in their current position. With an improved understanding of the research process, they will be better equipped to conduct valuable, clinical research in conjunction with more experienced mentors.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for physician assistants, dietetic professionals, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, and occupational therapy assistants.

Learning Objectives

Overall

  1. Describe the Army Medical Specialist Corps (AMSC) research mission, the four AMSC lines of research (LOR), and an overview of existing research conducted within each LOR.
  2. Develop a formal protocol, seek approval through their local institutional review board (IRB), and conduct research with the goal of publication and dissemination to Army Medical (AMEDD) providers and U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC)/ Army Medical Command (MEDCOM)/ United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) leaders as appropriate.
  3. Identify the research tools and resources available to effectively conduct research within the AMSC.
  4. Describe procedures for presentation and publication of research.
  5. Conduct practical exercises to identify AMSC research priorities and facilitate collaboration between junior and senior AMSC researchers.

Module 1

  1. Define the Army Medical Specialist Corps (AMSC) research priorities.
  2. Create a feasible research question and hypothesis.
  3. Identify the appropriate study design for the proposed research study.

Module 2

  1. Identify common pitfalls of creating and submitting a research protocol.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of the purpose of the IRB.
  3. Contrast case studies, randomized control trials, and systematic reviews.

Module 3

  1. Compare qualitative and quantitative research characteristics.
  2. Examine the value and practical relevance of observational research.
  3. Discuss the data management process to protect human subject’s data and receive approval from the IRB.
  4. Determine the appropriate statistical tests for a proposed research study.

Module 4

  1. Outline the Manuscript writing steps and identify common barriers to publication.
  2. Determine whether research results are appropriate for poster or platform.
  3. Discuss the recommended steps of preparation for podium presentation.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 16.50 Physician Assistants (AAPA)
    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 16.50 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Friday, May 9, 2025 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 16.50 Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants (AOTA)
    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of professional development (PD). PD activity approval ID# 07699. This course is offered at 1.65 CEUs, . AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
  • 16.50 Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants (APTA)
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Approved Provider of continuing education. This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 1.65 APTA CEUs. The assignment of APTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by APTA. APTA CEUs are accepted by most state PT licensing boards. Learners are encouraged to check with their local chapter or state board to ensure that they accept APTA accredited courses for licensure renewal.
  • 16.50 Certificate of Attendance
  • 16.50 Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (CDR)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 16.50 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.

  • 16.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 16.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
03/31/2025
Course expires: 
05/09/2025
Event starts: 
03/31/2025 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
04/25/2025 - 8:00am EDT
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MAJ Beatriz George, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., CSSD, CLC. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
MAJ Nate Parsons, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Clinical Internship Director, BAMC, JBSA, TX
Dustin Lee, Ph.D., R.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
CPT Talia Barrow, OTR/L, DSc, CHT. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Clinical Fieldwork Director, BAMC, JBSA, TX
CPT Christine Kasprisin, DPT, DSc. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Clinical Internship Director, Fort Liberty, NC
MAJ Robert Greener, Ph.D., PA-C. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
LTC William Pitt, PT, DPT, Ph.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Assistant Professor, U.S. Army-Baylor DPT Program, JBSA, TX
MAJ Preston Lopez, DSc, PA-C. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Chair, Orthopedic DSc Program, JBLM, WA
MAJ Torrance Nevels, PhD, PA-C. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Senior PA, 546 MCAS, 61stMMB, Fort Cavazos, TX
COL Sharon Rosser, DSc, PA-C. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Deputy Commander, U.S. Army TATRC, Fort Detrick, MD
LTC Joetta Khan, Ph.D., MPH, R.D., L.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Deputy Director, U.S. Army-Baylor Master’s Program in Nutrition, JBSA, TX
Mr. Dennis Mitchell, B.S. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Clinical Research Coordinator, Human Research Protections Office, San Antonio IRB, JBSA, TX
Tina Greenlee, Ph.D. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Research Scientist
MAJ Carly Cooper, Ph.D., OTR/L, DSc, CSM, CBIS. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Program Director, U.S. Army-Baylor DScOTProgram, JBSA, TX
LTC Julianna Jayne, Ph.D., RDN, L.D., CHES. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Military Nutrition Division, USARIEM, Natick, MA
Mark Thelen, PT, DSc, OCS. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Research Director, U.S. Army-Baylor DPT Program, JBSA, TX.
MAJ Andrew Golden, DPT, DSc, FAAOMPT, OCS. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Assistant Program Director, U.S. Army-Baylor DSc OMP, Program, JBSA, TX
COL Amelia Duran-Stanton, SP, PA-C, PhD, DSc, MPAS, DFAAPA. Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
Commander, US Army Health Clinic Ansbach UrlassStrasse, Ansbach, Germany

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planning committee members, and content reviewers have no financial interest to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 16.50 Physician Assistants (AAPA)
    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 16.50 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Friday, May 9, 2025 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 16.50 Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants (AOTA)
    The DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of professional development (PD). PD activity approval ID# 07699. This course is offered at 1.65 CEUs, . AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
  • 16.50 Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants (APTA)
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Approved Provider of continuing education. This activity was planned by and for the health care team, and learners will receive 1.65 APTA CEUs. The assignment of APTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by APTA. APTA CEUs are accepted by most state PT licensing boards. Learners are encouraged to check with their local chapter or state board to ensure that they accept APTA accredited courses for licensure renewal.
  • 16.50 Certificate of Attendance
  • 16.50 Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (CDR)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 16.50 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.

  • 16.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 16.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest. The deadline to claim credit is May 9, 2025.

Access Code: Some activities require an access code to register or claim credit. Please contact the organization providing the activity for the access code. The Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) does not provide access codes.

Accommodations: Please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations. For additional technical support, email [email protected].