The OUHSC Qualitative Methods Community of Practice (QMCOP)
The OUHSC Qualitative Methods Community of Practice (QMCOP) is open to investigators who have specialized in qualitative research methods. The QMCOP is led by co-directors: Julia McQuoid, PhD, Kerstin M. Reinschmidt, PhD, MPH, and Jordan Neil, PhD. The QMCOP conducts itself according to three characteristics of an effective Community of Practice.
First, a shared domain of interest. We believe in conducting rigorous qualitative research and aim to bring together members who are equally committed to understanding how best to advance high-quality, impactful qualitative research at OUHSC.
Second, the community. We believe in creating an environment that values qualitative research, and offers members the opportunity to engage in discussions and activities, as well as fostering relationships that promote co-learning. We are committed to providing mentorship to trainees in qualitative research methods, as well creating a community of expert faculty members from diverse academic disciplines.
Finally, the practice. The QMCOP meets quarterly through a seminar series. Members present both recently completed and ongoing projects so, we, as a community, can learn from and provide support to other members when needed.
Our ultimate goal is to develop an inventory of practical resources, ranging from knowledge and first-hand experiences, to advanced learning materials and shared datasets that offer opportunities for collaboration on exciting and meaningful qualitative research projects.
This OUHSC campus-wide community of practice aims to build the OUHSC’s capacity and reputation in employing excellent qualitative research methods in the health sciences. The QMCOP is led by HPRC faculty Julia McQuoid, PhD and Jordan Neil, PhD, and Hudson College of Public Health faculty Kerstin M. Reinschmidt, PhD, MPH. You can learn more about QMCOP seminar announcements, activities, and resources here or by emailing contact-QMCOP@ouhsc.edu.
2023 Colloquium on Qualitative Health Sciences Research in Oklahoma
The 2023 Colloquium on Qualitative Health Sciences Research in Oklahoma took place on May 1, 2023 at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The QMCOP would like to thank the TSET Health Promotion Research Center, the Presbyterian Health Foundation and the Oklahoma Clinical & Translational Science Institute for their support of this event.
Download the Colloquium Program.
Download the Full Conference Abstracts and Authorship Detailshere.
Congratulations to the 2023 Colloquium Awardees!
Best Student/Trainee Oral Presentation Winners
Mia Koch, Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA
Emily Warner, Oklahoma State University & University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Best Student/Trainee Poster Presentation Winners
Lacey Caywood, University of Oklahoma Tulsa
Sara M. DeForge, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
QMCOP Seminars
Register for upcoming seminars with the links below.
QMCOP-QWG Seminar, March 12, 2024: April J. Bell, PhD and Sativa Banks, MPH: Honoring Participants' Voices and Autonomy: Digital Storytelling as a Research Methodology
QMCOP-QWG Seminar, May 22, 2024: Michael Duke, PhD: A Mereological Approach to Large Qualitative Data Studies
Prior seminars
QMCOP Special Seminar, May 2, 2022: COPH Qualitative Methods Course Final Project Presentations
QMCOP Quarterly Seminar, February 15, 2022: Motolani Ogunsanya, DPh, PhD: "Community-Engaged Research: Black Men and Prostate Cancer Survivorship"