18TH Annual
Primary Care Research Methods & Statistics Conference
December 5-7, 2003
The Menger Hotel - San Antonio, Texas
Conference Theme:
"Multidisciplinary Research"
Sessions will also be presented on:
Methodology - Statistics
Qualitative Methods - Computers in Research
Communication of Results - Practice-based Research Networks
Geographic Information Systems
Plenary Speakers
Lee Goldman MD MPH
Chair, Dept. of Medicine
Assoc. Dean, Clinical Affairs
University of California, San Francisco
Karen J. Calfas PhD
Project PACE (Patient-centered Assessment
and Counseling on Exercise)
San Diego State University
Pre-conference Workshops:
Experienced Researchers:
Steven M. Boker PhD, Univ. of Notre Dame
"Linear Differential Equations: Models of
Short & Long Term Dynamics Applied to
Longitudinal Data"
Novice Researchers:
John G. Ryan DrPH, Univ. of Miami
"Methods Workshop for the Novice
Researcher"
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality: Review of Concept Papers
Conference participants will be invited to submit Concept Papers for proposed research projects.
These Concept Papers will be reviewed by an experienced researcher from the Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality (AHRQ). A discussion of the research projects and feedback from the AHRQ
will be conducted in a workshop format during the conference. Proposed Concept Papers from
conference participants must be received no later than October 24, 2003. The format for concept
papers can be found at www.ahrq.gov. Please send Concept Paper proposals to: David A. Katerndahl
MD, Department of Family & Community Medicine, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., suite 610-L, MSC 7795,
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900; fax: 210-223-6940; email: katerndahl@uthscsa.edu
Methodological Think Tank
The Methodological Think Tank consists of an experienced researcher presenting a research
problem for which no clear methodological approach has yet been identified. A group of
qualitative and quantitative methodologists work together to develop a methodology for
addressing the research question. Results of the Think Tank working group are presented at a
plenary sessions during the conference.
Dissection of Innovative Studies
The conference has always made an effort to seek out and present new and emerging
methodologies. The conference Program Committee identifies a recent primary care
research study that used an innovative research methodology appropriate to primary
care research. The principal investigator is invited to conduct a workshop, discussing
the innovative methods used, the problems encountered, and the solutions devised.
Panel Discussions:
Thematic Panel:
"Multidisciplinary Research"
Academic Panel:
"HIPAA Compliance & Consent Issues"
This conference is endorsed by:
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine - North American Primary Care Research Group
Society of General Internal Medicine - Ambulatory Pediatric Association
For further details, contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education,
Univ of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (phone: 210-567-4446, email:
duncan@uthscsa.edu) or check the website for the Dept of Family & Community Medicine,
http://familymed.uthscsa.edu
This project is supported by grant no. R13 HS08775-09 from the Agency for Healthcare Research &
Quality.