Medical Student Research Resources
Apart from the structured research programs offered at the TTUHSC (MSSRP, Y2MSRP, DMR), we encourage our medical students to undertake independent research to complement their clinical experience and improve their prospects when interviewing for residency. To aid students in reaching this goal, this list combines resources from our various research programs to guide students through the research cycle. This cycle includes generating a research question, preparing for a study, executing the study, and disseminating the results of said research. The resources listed below will help students:
- Find a suitable research question
- Find mentors/collaborators (including faculty researchers)
- Conduct a medical literature review
- Apply for funding/grants
- Prepare for IRB/IACUC approval
- Access medical records through EMR
- Locate TTUHSC research facilities
- Design basic science/clinical studies
- Avoid violating research regulations
- Manage research data and expectations
- Write a scientific manuscript
- Select a journal for publication
- Present at a conference
While is it not possible to anticipate every need which will arise in the course of executing a research project, these resources cover enough topics to set students up for success in their independent research.
Generating the Research Question
- How to conduct medical literature research
- How to formulate research questions and design a hypothesis-driven basic science study (Passcode: Bk@i6g26)
- How to formulate research questions and design a hypothesis-driven clinical study (Passcode: 1Tb2W9Z@)
- Differences between a research project and quality improvement (Passcode: dmrlectures1!)
- How to use medical library resources (Preston Smith Library)
Preparing for Your Study
- How to conduct a retrospective chart review using UMC EMR
- How to write a study protocol for a basic science study (starts at 50:20) (Passcode: *G+v77wF)
- How to write a study protocol for case control and retrospective study
- How to write a study protocol for a clinical trial (Passcode: 4M?%eh*x)
- The art of scientific grant writing (Passcode: JBb7x.!a)
- How to write a research proposal for a clinical trial (Passcode: Ec57d&8?)
- SOM Faculty Research Interest (as of 09/2024)
- Chart Review Protocol Example (IRB-exempt)
- Chart Review Data Sheet Example (IRB-exempt)
- Study Plan Table (for writing IRB research protocol)
- Survey Protocol/Final Report Example
- Recruitment Letter Example
- Blank Protocol Template
- Student Checklist for Animal Studies
- IRB Education and Training Overview
- UMC EHR Tutorial Video
- PowerNotes Dynamic Documentation Tutorial
- Clinical Research Data Warehouse Guide (PPT)
- DEA/DPS Training and Information Resources
- TTUHSC Core Facilities
- CRI Website
- IRB Website
- Clinical Research Institute IRB Preparation (PPT)
- Retrospective Chart Review IRB Protocol (PPT)
- Study Protocol for Case Control and Retrospective Study
- Cayuse Access (for IRB submissions)
- IACUC and IBC Websites
- IACUC/IBC Animal Study (PPT)
- iRIS Access for IACUC and IBC
- IRB Submission Guidance (Passcode: YfYiH#Z8)
Executing Your Study
- How to conduct a basic science study (Passcode: *G+v77wF)
- How to conduct a case control and retrospective study (Passcode: $6%9+jpi)
- How to conduct a clinical trial
- Basic biostatistical analysis and preparing for statistical consultation (Passcode: !v^ucR.2)
- Basic biostatistical analysis and preparing for statistical consultation (II)
- Advanced biostatistical analysis and data management (Passcode: R=M.PR70)
- Research misconduct (research management, compliance/safety surveillance, ethics and law, regulatory affairs)
Recording and Disseminating Your Results
- How to prepare an abstract and poster/present a poster and oral presentation (Passcode: %.cxWv1#)
- How to write a basic science manuscript and select a journal for publication (Passcode: u&82CS?R)
- How to write case control and retrospective study manuscripts and select a journal for publication
- How to write a clinical trial manuscript and select a journal for publication