MEDI 9331 Scholarly Activities-Clinical Years

The Scholarly Activity- Clinical Years elective is offered to third and fourth year students who are interested in applying the research knowledge and skills acquired in the pre-clinical and clinical curriculum and/or prior research settings to further explore a research interest/ topic. This course allows for a continuous 4-weeks of designated time to complete a scholarly project.   The goal of this course is to provide the opportunity for students to be immersed in a rich, mentored research environment and provide opportunities for them to fully engage in the research process. Students are required to identify the mentor and research setting before engaging in this elective. Students must submit a completed application no later than eight weeks prior to the start date of the elective. 

The application must include: a Study Plan and a Mentor Agreement endorsed by the research mentor, which are available directly online at: https://www.utrgv.edu/school-of-medicine/education/educational-affairs/scholarly-activities/index.htm.completed two months or less prior to graduation.

NOTE: This elective may be taken once during the MS3 year and/or during the MS4 year.

Credits

4

Schedule Type

Elective

Grading Basis

P/NP

Administrative Unit

Dept of Medical Education

Offered

As scheduled