MEDI 9511 Extended Scholarly Activities

The Extended Scholarly Activity elective is offered to 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 a continuous 8-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 over the course of 8 weeks. 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. 

 

PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of year 3 curriculum

Credits

8

Schedule Type

Elective

Grading Basis

P/NP

Administrative Unit

Dept of Medical Education

Offered

As scheduled