 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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