Research Skills:

During the training program the resident:

1. Reads published material and listens to presentations critically;

2. Demonstrates understanding of the essential steps of the research process by preparing and submitting a manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed journal or gives a presentation at Grand Rounds which meets the satisfaction of his/her teachers. Either an oral and a written presentation are appropriate.
   
   
3. Demonstrates competence by:
   1. Defining an analyzable problem or scientific question
   2. Assembling an appropriate literature review
   3. Synthesizing and analyzing available data
   4. Formulating an informed and insightful discussion
   5. Composing a properly constructed, critically reviewed bibliography or list of literature citations
      
      
4. Shows an understanding of the appropriate application of statistical tests to the problem;
   
   
5. Demonstrates an understanding of the appropriate application of other commonly used statistical tests such as univariate analysis, multivariate analysis, analysis of variance, and the use of T-tests for paired data and multiple comparisons. (Residents should know the limitations, deficiencies and proper applications of these commonly used statistical tests);
   
   
6. Shows evidence of ability to critically analyze major clinical research papers in the thoracic literature which guide practice;
   
   
7. Applies knowledge of the scientific method to design and execute at least one formal analysis to solve a problem related to thoracic surgery.