Research Committee
The Research Committee (RC) is a subcommittee of ACFP’s Education Committee. The ACFP proudly supports family medicine and primary health care research and has identified the importance of bringing together a group of experienced individuals to guide the annual Research Showcase abstract submissions, review process, and adjudication.
ABOUT THE RESEARCH COMMITTEE
Membership will be both regional and organizational to ensure that the diversity of research skills and needs of Alberta’s family medicine research community are represented. Members will also include family physicians, primary care providers, learners, and academic research professionals. Ideally the committee will consist of at least three family physicians or 50% of the committee composition.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Offer guidance and feedback on the annual Research Showcase abstract submissions, review process, and adjudication guidelines
- Attend up to four (4) virtual and one in-person meeting (if required) as scheduled each year
- Provide recommendations for trusted individuals within the research community to partake in the abstract review committee
- Determine a list of accepted abstracts for oral presentations, on-site poster display, virtual poster display, and determine projects selected for adjudication
Terms of Reference
The Research Committee (RC) is a subcommittee of ACFP’s Education Committee. The ACFP proudly supports family medicine and primary health care research and has identified the importance of bringing together a group of experienced individuals to guide the annual Research Showcase abstract submissions, review process, and adjudication.
The Committee is responsible for the annual Research Showcase abstract submission oversight, abstract reviews, finalization of accepted and rejected projects, and adjudication of selected submissions.
