A key priority for PHCC is to build research capacity, in terms of both the generation of research and its utilisation. The department of clinical research contributes to this by supporting PHCC staff enhance their skills and competencies to conduct impactful research that is useful.
The department’s capacity-building initiatives offer opportunities across a range of experience levels and further help developing PHCC’s community of researchers. The capacity building and support initiatives offered by the department of clinical research are listed below.
An online module titled ‘Engaging in Clinical Research at PHCC’ has been developed by the department. The module provides an overview of PHCC’s research governance processes and submission requirements. It can be accessed via PHCC’s LMS365.
The department of clinical research provides a 4-week research methodology training program annually. The training provides experiential learning wherein PHCC staff are supported in developing their research idea into a research proposal under the guidance of experienced colleagues.
Interested PHCC staff can express their interest in the training by registering here.
The health centre (HC) research champions program is an important initiative within PHCC. A champion is the primary contact person for all matters related to research in their designated health centre. This includes:
Click here for contact details of HC research champions.
Potential investigators, within or outside PHCC, who have a research idea and seek support or collaboration in executing a project can contact the department. The department will review requirements and identify resources to support and facilitate the research project.
If you would like to request for research support or collaboration, please submit a completed research support request form.