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Resident Research

Residents are encouraged to participate in ongoing clinical and investigative research projects. The Department supports any resident who expresses an interest in conducting research on a full-time basis. The resident, however, must demonstrate both interest and ability in scholarly activity in order to be granted a hiatus from his/her clinical rotations. Research residents are assigned to established laboratories where they work under close faculty supervision. Research residents are not expected to fund entire projects. Residents are encouraged to apply for grants.

Dr. Britt’s tissue culture lab and the breast cancer lab provide the space, projects, and supervision for residents interested in these specific areas of study. Collaborative projects with other departments or disciplines are possible. Residents participating in full-time research activities attend the Fundamentals of Surgical Research Course sponsored by the Association for Academic Surgery. The Department of Surgery pays all expenses related to the resident’s attendance at this course.

Each resident is required to present a clinical or basic science research paper during the third, fourth, and fifth years of residency. These papers are presented at the Annual Residents’ Scientific Forum held in June. Awards are presented for the best papers. First- and second-year residents are encouraged to participate in this forum, but are not required to do so.

Residents whose work is accepted for presentation at regional and national meetings are provided with the necessary leave and financial support for their travel. Space is provided in the Department of Surgery office for displaying poster presentations. Staff support is available for preparing manuscripts, slides, and other audiovisuals.

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