Research Curriculum Structure
The research curriculum is a vital component of our residency’s academics. Didactic sessions focusing on building the skills to do research are provided to the entire residency bimonthly at noon report from expert researchers. There are also opportunities to meet with research mentors at structured “meet and greet” events arranged by the residency program in the Fall of each year and a Research Symposium every Spring. Other opportunities are provided to residents based on postgraduate year and are delineated below.
Postgraduate Year I
EBM Curriculum
Statistics Lectures
Applications disseminated for Tinsley Harrison Research Program and Clinical Scholars in Informatics Pathway
Postgraduate Year II
Weekly journal club during Academic Half Day on outpatient months
Tinsley R. Harrison - Translational Research Program/Clinical Scholars in Informatics – Opportunity to participate or apply
Opportunity to use some elective time for research
Postgraduate Year III
Weekly journal club during academic half day on outpatient months
Tinsley R. Harrison - Translational Research Program – Opportunity to participate
Opportunity to use some elective time for research
Residents participating in research electives are given the opportunity to present their work during a quarterly Research Spotlight. This research forum allows residents to discuss their research ideas and findings with their colleagues and receive practical experience presenting their work. It also increases resident collaboration and engagement. The residency program also provides financial travel assistance for presentations at regional and national society meetings.
Tinsley R. Harrison Translational Research Scholar Program
Select residents apply and are accepted into the Tinsley R. Harrison Translational Research Scholar Program, which provides protected time for pursuing translational research with the goal of training future physician-scientists.
Internal Medicine Research Day
Once each year, residents present their work in poster format at the annual Internal Medicine Research Symposium, where award winners receive cash prizes. For questions regarding next year's event, contact Rose Williams, Research Day Coordinator.
The residency program also provides financial travel assistance for presentations at regional and national society meetings.
Research Mentors
The Department of Internal Medicine is fortunate to have many faculty actively involved in research and excited about mentoring residents as they develop and perfect their own research skills. The following is not a comprehensive list; there may be other faculty who would be more than willing to mentor a resident upon request and approval.View recent research mentors (PDF)
Highlighted Research and Publications
In the past two years, we have had over 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals and have presented over 35 abstracts at national conferences. The Department of Internal Medicine helps set aside time for residents to attend these conferences and supports their endeavors with travel funding.