The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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