Postgraduate Research Curriculum

09.00 – 09.10: 10 mins | Introduction & Context

· Welcome and update on progress on developing a common curriculum

· Framing question: “What should every postgraduate dentist be able to do in research?”

09.10 – 09.20: 10 mins | Review of Curriculum Mapping Findings

Presentation of key findings from review of publicly available postgraduate curricula

· Common curriculum domains (e.g. methodology, critical appraisal, dissemination)

· Areas of variability (e.g. data science, patient involvement, impact)

· Gaps (e.g. patient-centred outcomes, research translation)

09.20 – 10.00: 40 mins | Survey review and refinement

Whole-group or small group activity: Review of survey drafts and refinement prior to dissemination post-conference.

· Survey 1: Patients (what should a postgraduate student be able to do in research?)

· Survey 2: Multistakeholder (what should a postgraduate student be able to do in research?)

· Survey 3: Educators / Supervisors (current postgraduate research-related learning outcomes)

10.00 – 10.15: 15 mins | Survey pilot

Whole-group activity: Pilot surveys

10.15 – 10.30: 15 mins | Summary & Next Steps

· Key take-home messages

· Dissemination plan

· Invitation to join follow-up SIG / working group