Research Workshop: Advancing Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research in Health Professions Education
Jul 16, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026
Full course description
July 16, 2026
In-Person Only
CE Hours
Description
This hands-on workshop helps health professions educators and researchers strengthen skills in qualitative and mixed methods research. Learn to refine research questions, collect high-quality data, and apply rigorous analysis techniques, including thematic and focus group analysis. The session also introduces mixed methods approaches to advance impactful education research.
Expert Led
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Timothy C. Guetterman, PhD Director, Mixed Methods Program, University of Michigan Medical School |
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Registration
Registration Fee: $75
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Location
Creighton University
Werner Health Sciences Center
2616 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68178
Objectives
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- Develop focused qualitative and mixed methods research aims and questions
- Strengthen skills in qualitative data collection using interviews, focus groups, observations, and other approaches such as image analysis and photo elicitation.
- Apply rigorous qualitative analysis techniques, including thematic analysis, focus group analysis, and case‑based analytic approaches relevant to health professions education.
- Describe the application of mixed methods designs to enhance the rigor and impact of research in health professions education.
Designed For
This workshop is intended for health professions faculty, clinicians, graduate students, and researchers who seek to strengthen their skills in designing and conducting qualitative research to inform clinical practice, health professions education, policy, and health system improvement.
Provided By
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- Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
- Creighton University College of Professional and Continuing Education
Schedule
All times listed are in Central Time (CT).
Thursday, July 16, 2026
8:00 a.m.
Registration and Checkin-In
8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Orientation
9:00 a.m.
The Role of Qualitative Research in Health Professions
10:15 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.
Designing a Qualitative Health Study
11:45 a.m.
Lunch
12:45 p.m.
Qualitative Data Collective in Health Settings
2:00 p.m.
Break
2:15 p.m.
Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis
3:30 p.m.
Rigor and Trustworthiness in Qualitative Health Research
3:50 p.m.
Writing and Using Qualitative Findings in Health Context
4:15 p.m.
Overview of Mixed Methods Research
4:45 p.m.
Synthesis and Next Steps
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
How To Register
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Step 2
Register for your program by clicking on the Cart and following the prompts to submit payment.
When done, you will receive a Registration Confirmation email.
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Questions?
Office of Continuing Education
College of Professional and Continuing Education
Creighton University
402.280.1830
CMedEd@creighton.edu