Distinction in Medical Research

Part I covers two online courses:

1. Course 1: “Research Methods”  
   • This course covers searching and evaluating medical research literature; performing retrospective chart review; study design; basic biostatistical analysis; preparing for statistical consultation; how to write a study protocol for a basic science study, case report, retrospective study, and clinical trial; how to conduct basic science study, case report, retrospective study, and clinical trial; and how to prepare abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for basic science and clinical study.
2. Course 2: “Proposal Development and Research Management”
   • This course covers how to write a research proposal for basic science study, case-control study, retrospective study, and clinical trial; advanced biostatistical analysis and data management; responses to critiques of study panel’s comments on proposals; research misconduct, clinical research management for case report, retrospective study, and clinical trial; and manuscript preparation and journal publication.

Each course includes 30-60 min session (8 hours for each course and a total of 16 hours for DMR).

You will use eRaider account to login to Sakai for DMR lectures and submission requirements.

Part II includes scholarly activities:

• Conducting a research project
• Submitting at least one abstract as the first or co-first author and presenting the work for Student Research Week
• Submitting at least one abstract as the first or co-first author and presenting the work at a State/National Conference
• Submitting and presenting a 5-page research proposal to a DMR committee for approval
• Participating in a manuscript submission: needs to be as one of coauthors in manuscript to show the significant contribution for peer-referred journal publication
• Submitting required documents. Reviewed and approved by DMR Committee.
• Attending group discussions to report progress on DMR requirements and hear from faculty presenters
  • (7 required of 10 total meetings)

For the DMR program, you will submit two research proposals:

• The first is the one page proposal which you will submit with your application. This is a project which you will work on during your time in medical school. It may be derived from your MSSRP project, but it cannot be a mere continuation thereof.
• The second is a theoretical five-page research proposal which you will develop from scratch in conjunction with your mentor to satisfy requirement F of the DMR program. You are not expected to execute this project during medical school. The purpose of this proposal is to implement what you learn during the DMR about the proposal writing process.

• DMR Application Proposal Template
• DMR Information Session
• DMR Req F Proposal Instructions and Examples
• DMR Timeline Requirements
• LOS Example