Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
6 credits from the following:
| EDPH 689 | (3) | Teaching and Learning in Higher Education |
| EXMD 634 | (3) | Quantitative Research Methods |
| EXSU 500 | (3) | Artificial Intelligence in Medicine |
| EXSU 601 | (3) | Knowledge Management 1 |
| EXSU 602 | (3) | Knowledge Management 2 |
| EXSU 603 | (3) | Surgical Education Foundations |
| EXSU 619 | (3) | The Hospital Environment |
| EXSU 620 | (3) | Surgical Innovation 1 |
| EXSU 621 | (3) | Surgical Innovation 2 |
And 6 credits at the 500 level or higher in the student's specialty, selected in consultation with the Research Supervisory Committee.
