Transitions in Medical Education: Introduction to Research for Osteopathic Medical Students

This is a Transitions in Medical Education session hosted by the Assembly of Osteopathic Graduate Medical Educators (AOGME) and AACOM's Council on Residency Placement (CORP) that provides an introduction to research presented by experts in the field. This webinar is tailored for first-year and second-year osteopathic medical students (OMS I & OMS II). Our expert panelists provide a thorough roadmap to guide you in initiating successful research projects during your early years in medical school. This will help students learn the essential steps to kickstart projects and navigate the research landscape.

Objectives and Goals

• Discover practical steps to initiate research projects during the early years of medical school
• Gain insights into effective time management and balancing research commitments with coursework
• Understand how to leverage institutional resources and networks to find mentors and projects aligned with your interests
• Explore various types of research, from clinical and translational to basic science, and understand their impact on residency applications
• Understand what program directors value in research experiences during the residency selection process

Panelists

• Facilitator: Holly Waters, DO, Assistant Professor of OPP & OPP Predoctoral Fellowship Co-Director, Nova Southeastern University 
• Amanda Brooks, PhD, Vice Provost of Research and Scholarly Activity & Professor of Molecular Biology, Rocky Vista University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Jane Z. Dumsha, PhD, CHES, Chief Research Operations Officer, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Joseph N. Benoit, PhD, Professor of Physiology, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine