We're embarking on another set of reruns for a few weeks while the hosts use this time to evaluate the impact and future of KeyLIME. We hope to have some news soon, but in the meantime, we know you'll love this series of Method Consults by Dr. Lara Varpio.

As a PHD trained scientist working in the field, it is of Lara's opinion that her job is to help others gain the skills and expertise needed to engage in Health Professions Education scholarship and research.

In this consult, originally released in August 2018, Lara shares her reflections on thematic analysis and qualitative research; specifically, on thematic emergence, and how it is commonly used in qualitative research manuscripts.

A full transcript of this episode can be found here.

Further reading suggestions: 

• Varpio L, R Ajjawi, L Monrouxe, B O’Brien, C Rees. Shedding the Cobra Effect: Problematizing Thematic Emergence, Triangulation, Saturation and Member Checking. Medical Education. State of the Science Issue. 2017; 51(1), 40-50.     
• Ten Tweets from Victoria Clarke: https://twitter.com/drvicclarke/status/1014814432139141121

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Jason R. Frank: @drjfrank 

Jonathan Sherbino: @sherbino 

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Lara Varpio: @LaraVarpio

Lara Varpio's Disclaimer: The views expressed in this manuscript are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Uniformed Services University of the Unites States Department of Defense. 

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