Osteopathic Research

Research project

The students completing their upper studies must do a research project. This step is exciting as it allows for the use of acquired knowledge up to that point; a contribution to a new osteopathy area; and the development of particular and invaluable skills that are necessary to become osteopaths dedicated to alleviating the pain of sufferers.

What are those skills?

• Open-mindedness to comprehend the complexity of a subject.
• Analytical mind capable of synthesis.

• Innovative to develop means to capture information on a subject.

• Concise approach to establish a clear and efficient experimentation plan.

• Rigor and honesty.

• Objectivity during discussions.
• Self-criticism

• Communication with the community, based on the sensitivity and interest of each student.

Students can choose amongst one of three types of research projects:

1)      Fundamental research

2)      Clinical research

3)      Qualitative research

You will be aided every step of the way. During the last year of lower studies of the first cycle of studies, you will have classes on research methodology explaining in detail the process and the steps for each of the research type.

Steps to Follow:

• Reading of the guide to accomplish the thesis protocol.
• Reading of the guide to write the research thesis paper.
• Classes that will help you success at each step of the implementation, experimentation and discussion process.
• Writing and approval of the thesis protocol.
• Round table discussions between students conducting research in the same category.
• Meetings with a research director that will counsel you throughout the evolution of the project.
• Pre-evaluation reading.
• Presentation of the research project to an international jury, following the final approval of the pre-evaluation thesis, who meets every year for that purpose.

Why is this research project easy to accomplish? Because you are well-supported during this wonderful journey.

Once the thesis is written and duly approved, what happens?  You will receive your diploma of osteopath (D.O.) of Quebec (Q.). Your work will be published as an abstract on the website. To this day, 756 research papers have been welcomed with success.

Research Management Team

Research Executive Director: Martine Nadon D.O.Research Director and counsellor: Michael Patterson, D.O., PhD.

Professors

Michèle Pépin D.O., MSc.

Michael Patterson D.O., PhD.

Philippe Druelle D.O.

Martine Nadon D.O.

Sandra O’Connor D.O.

Research coordinator for the second level of studies:

Johanne Laperle

Publication: Jean-Guy Sicotte, M.D., D.O.

To contact the Research department:

Tel : 514-342-2816, ext. 232

Fax : 514-731-7214

Email : [email protected]