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Between 20% and 25% of all TCOM students conduct an elective research project in the biomedical sciences, patient-oriented clinical studies or health services and policy. Under the direction of a faculty mentor, the research experience is often tailored to meet the student’s interests.
A summer research elective in pediatrics is available to rising second year medical students in conjunction with the Department of Pediatrics and Cook Children’s Medical Center. This four week program provides an introductory learning experience on a wide range of pediatric related research projects. Students participating in this program may qualify for stipends.
The Honors Research Practicum has an overarching goal of providing lifelong competency in research methods and is open to second year students on a competitive basis. The practicum includes twenty hours of research didactics, a hypothesis driven research project under the direction of a research mentor, and a scholarly presentation at the Health Science Center’s annual Research Appreciation Day.
Third and fourth year medical students may take advantage of a one month research elective on a topic of their choice.
For TCOM students interested in a more rigorous research experience dual-degree programs in partnership with the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences or the School of Public Health include a DO/PhD, DO/MS or DO/MPH.
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