PRIMARY CARE RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS CONFERENCE

初级保健研究方法和统计会议的目的是通过以下方式提高初级保健研究的研究能力：1)帮助新手研究人员发展基本研究技能；2)帮助有经验的研究人员扩大他们的研究方法论。初级保健研究方法和统计会议是一个多学科会议，讨论初级保健研究人员的特殊需要。虽然其他会议允许介绍原创研究，但这次独特的会议侧重于研究方法。12年来，初级保健研究方法和统计会议每年举行一次，来自30多个学科的1300多人参加了会议。这次会议得到了普通内科医学会、非卧床儿科协会、家庭医学教师协会和北美初级保健研究小组的支持。大会包括两位全国公认的全体演讲者、两次小组讨论和两次会前研讨会。多年来，初级保健研究方法和统计会议成功地突出了新的和创新的方法。其中一项创新是方法论智库，有经验的方法学家聚集在一起，设计一个看起来无法解决的研究问题，面对经验丰富的研究人员。该提案计划进一步发展两项创新，即“创新研究解剖”和区域实践研究网络主任年度会议。初级保健研究方法和统计会议在促进与会者的研究生涯方面取得了成功，并成为新的和创新方法的场所，这一点已得到证实。这项提议寻求继续支持1999-2003年会议。

The purpose of the Primary Care Research Methods and Statistics Conference is to increase research capacity in primary care research by 1) helping novice researchers develop basic research skills; and 2) helping experienced researchers expand their repertoire of research methodologies. The Primary Care Research Methods and Statistics Conference is a multidisciplinary conference which addresses the particular needs of primary care researchers. While other meetings allow presentation of original research, this unique conference focuses on research methodology. The Primary Care Research Methods and Statistics Conference has been presented annually for 12 years, involving more than 1,300 participants from over 30 disciplines. The conference is endorsed by the Society of General Internal Medicine, the Ambulatory Pediatric Association, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, and the North American Primary Care Research Group. The conference includes two nationally-recognized plenary speakers, two panel discussions, and two pre-conference workshops. The Primary Care Research Methods and Statistics Conference has been successful in highlighting new and innovative methodologies through the years. One such innovation has been the Methodologic Think Tank, wherein experienced methodologists gather to work through the design of a seemingly unsolvable research problem confronting an experienced-level researcher. This proposal plans to develop two further innovations, the "Dissection of Innovative Studies" and an annual meeting of regional practice-based research network directors. The Primary Care Research Methods and Statistics Conference has a proven track record of success in fostering the research careers of conference participants and serving as a venue for new and innovative methodologies. This proposal seeks continued support for the conference, 1999-2003.