Research
Residents will be introduced to research methodology early in residency. A three month rotation in the PGY-3 year provides protected time for at least one systematic review or meta-analysis research paper to be completed. Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, biomechanical studies, and clinical studies have been accomplished by our residents. Additionally, one IRB application will be submitted and all current projects will be completed for publication. Prior to graduation, each resident will be required to present a research manuscript, and will be encouraged to go well beyond the minimum requirement. Faculty will provide guidance and support. Upon request, funding resources can be sought at the departmental and institutional levels. Additionally, one week during the rotation is dedicated to a "Third world" experience when available. Residents accompany faculty to Haiti, Peru, or Grenada.
Each resident is expected to complete two manuscripts suitable for publication prior to graduation. These may be on clinical or basic science topics, and are chosen by the resident with the approval of the faculty advisor.
A Dean's Research Grant is available to residents and fellows. Every spring, a Residents Research Day is held, with residents and fellows from all disciplines presenting their work. An annual award for resident research is a reflection of the research in our training programs. Well-designed studies conducted in collaboration with the faculty have resulted in residents and fellows presenting their research at regional, national and international meetings. Funding is made available for these presentations and residents are strongly encouraged to publish the results of their scientific projects.