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Claudia Hilton, PhD, MBA, OTR, FAOTA, makes her debut on the Faculty Factory Podcast this week, sharing her journey into systematic reviews and emphasizing the value they provide in promoting critical thinking and research skills among students, learners, and early-career faculty.
Dr. Hilton serves as Professor and Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Health Professions in the Department of Occupational Therapy.
Despite facing skepticism from peers about the practicality of systematic reviews with students, her persistence has led to the successful and innovative implementation of this approach over the years at UTMB.
“I have had naysayers tell me that you can’t do systematic reviews with students. However, we have already published about 20 of them. So I say, yes, we can, but there are certain things you need to consider to make it successful,” Dr. Hilton said.
Promoting Interdisciplinary Collaborations
One of the key takeaways from the discussion is the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Hilton encourages faculty and students alike to work together and leverage the strengths of various disciplines to enhance research outputs and address real-world issues.
The systematic review process begins in Dr. Hilton’s research classes, where students are encouraged to select topics. From there, collaborative efforts with faculty from various departments, and even external institutions, enrich the learning experience as they provide mentorship and guidance throughout.
Learn More
Through Dr. Hilton’s enthusiasm we celebrate the use of systematic reviews amongst learners in academia! We encourage listeners to consider integrating similar collaborative approaches in their own institutions. You can email Dr. Hilton to learn more: clhilton@UTMB.EDU.