Would research on the cost effectiveness analysis of various modes of treatment to determine the most effective approach be considered vigorous and desirable by residency directors compared to basic science or clinical research? I feel like this would concern hospital administrators much more than physicians, however I am interested in both roles.
Research on cost effectiveness analysis of treatments?
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If you're interested in it, then do it. You'll not only find it more enjoyable, but it will be easier for you to get excited (and hence convey enthusiasm) for a project with vested interest.
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Most definitely. We actually have elective courses on this at my medical school that a fair amount of students take every year. There's also a lot of interest in this topic right now in particular because of recent emphasis on healthcare efficiency with Obamacare. I would also consider this clinical research as it likely integrates health outcomes and risk factors in addition to $$$ considerations. I'm doing my research year project in oncology using a Markov state model, which essentially is cost-effectiveness, and most people I've talked to about it have been very interested.
I will warn you though, these sort of analyses can be very complicated.
I will warn you though, these sort of analyses can be very complicated.
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This concerns physicians much more than you may think. I've had many discussions on rounds about cost effectiveness of treatments, lab tests, etc. In addition, it will definitely be a great conversation piece when you go on interviews, as it is very easy for any of your interviewers to relate to it/understand it.
