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SUMMARY OF RESEARCH ACTIVITIES BY YEAR
PGY-1
- Complete core competencies in clinical and laboratory services, including introduction to microsurgery, electrophysiology, etc. during the one month research rotation
- Become acquainted with departmental research projects and faculty research interests. A listing of research projects according to faculty member is provided.
- Begin process of identifying a research project and faculty mentor.
PGY-2
- Deadline October 1. Submit a one to two page proposal summary of proposed research project. Include project title, faculty advisor, brief background and literature review, project significance, hypothesis and specific aims, anticipated methods, and resources needed. If your project is part of a larger/long term project, outline the aims and objectives, etc. regarding your specific role in that project.
- Meet with members of the Research Advisory Panel in November or December of PGY 2 year to discuss project implementation. Residents are excused from clinical responsibility for this 45-minute meeting, and the administrative chief will be informed of the meeting by Dr. Ferguson.
- Resident research day: Present research plan.
PGY-3
- Complete resident research rotation with attendance at weekly departmental research meeting, submit weekly effort documentation, and provide project status reports.
- Complete majority of the work for the research project.
- One page written progress report due to the Research Advisory Panel at the end of the second research rotation.
- Resident research day: Present research project progress update and preliminary findings.
PGY-4
- Completion of research project.
- Report any problems preventing or delaying project completion to the Research Advisory Panel.
- Preparation of the manuscript for publication.
- Meeting with Research Advisory Panel following a Friday afternoon conference in September and February.
- Resident research day: Present research project progress update.
PGY-5
- Deadline: February 1. Meeting with Research Advisory Panel and manuscript submission .
- Resident research day: Presentation of completed research project.
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