Landacre Honor Society Research Opportunities Info Session

What is Landacre Honor Society? An honor society for medical students who have shown excellence in medical research Leadership – Kate Pollard, President – David Clever, Vice President – Emily Nurre, Secretary – Kevin Horn, Treasurer – Mina Makary & Rohit Mital, Officers – Dr. Ginny Bumgardner, Advisor – Kelly Dillon, Med Student Research Program Coordinator

How Can I Join Landacre? Applications are sent to all med students in March Research performed as a student at OSUCOM, resulting in: – Authorship of a journal article, poster presented at a national conference, or an abstract competitively reviewed and accepted for an oral or poster presentation at a national conference OR – A competitive research grant from a national organization Present at OSUMC Trainee Research Day Receive a positive research mentor evaluation

What Can Landacre Do For Me Now? Attend Landacre events – Research Opportunities Fair Monday, Oct 11 from 5-6:30 BRT 115 – Intra- and Extramural Funding Info Session Tuesday, Oct 26 from 12-1 Meiling 160 – Journal Club – Abstract & Grant Writing Info Session – Poster & Oral Presentations Info Session Apply for a leadership position in Landacre Research Interest Group

Why Do Research? Because it’s fun! Understand evidence-based medicine To get into residency – Dermatology 6 abstracts, presentations, or publications – Internal Medicine 2 abstracts, presentations, or publications – Family Medicine 1 abstract, presentation, or publication

How to Find a Research Mentor Novice Researcher Think about your current research skills and potential physician career paths. Think about your interests. Don’t be intimidated.

How to Find a Research Mentor All Students Do your homework! – OneSource departmental listings – Research Trainee website – Don’t forget Nationwide Children’s Hospital Be persistent!

Before You Meet with Your Research Mentor Think about what you want and how much time you can dedicate. Be ready to discuss your prior research experiences and describe your research skills. Know something about the research mentor’s research.

Finding Research Funding GET STARTED NOW! APPLY TO MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES!

Finding Research Funding Intramural Research Funding – AOA Kuckein Student Research Fellowship $5000 – November 1 – Medical Student Research Scholarship Released October 26 $3000 – January 14 – Pelotonia Medical Student Research Fellowship $25,000 (Year) – February/March

Finding Research Funding Extramural Research Funding – Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) $25,000 (Year)– January – Sarnoff Cardiovascular research $28,500 (Year) – January National Organizations – American Cancer Association – American Diabetes Association

How to Be a Quality Lab Member Be involved Be independent Be reliable Be respectful

Med Student Research Experiences