MIC 780-00 Research Experience for Medical Students

Medical students interested in this research elective should contact the Associate Dean for Students. Students will be enrolled in the elective by written consent of the faculty.

Goals: This rotation will expose the student to the research opportunities available in the Department of Microbiology and will be offered year round with the prospective consent of the departmental faculty member. The type of research, either clinical or basic science, will be customized for the student depending upon the faculty preceptors and students mutual interests.

Objectives: At the end of the experience, the student will understand many aspects of research, such as how to propose a research question, construct a research project, conduct appropriate research and assess and evaluate the results.

Description: The student and research faculty will work together in designing an individualized project per the students interest. The extent of the project will be determined mutually, and approved by the faculty preceptor.

Evaluation: The student will be evaluated based on students interest and effort during the research rotation with a final grade based on the preceptors evaluation.