Discovery Phase An Introduction to the Class of 2012 Discovery Phase Co-Directors Maureen Powers, Ph.D. Henry M. Blumberg, M.D.

Discovery Phase Research — basic, translational or clinical research  Hypothesis-driven research Discovery follows Applications (clinical clerkships)  starts March 1, April 1 or May 1 5 month block (or 4+1) at the end of the 3 rd year of medical school focused on RESEARCH

Goals of Discovery Design and carry out a focused hypothesis-driven research study under the guidance of an Emory faculty investigator/mentor Analyze data Report findings in the format of a scientific manuscript Present a scientific talk or poster at Medical Student Research Day (Capstone Course) and potentially at a scientific meeting Gain understanding of hypothesis-driven research and investigation

Discovery--Timeline Faculty submit brief description of potential project(s) and NIH biosketch [Nov. 15 deadline] to Discovery website Online Directory/Database reviewed by students; students meet with potential mentors Student and Mentor match finalized (each lead mentor can only supervise one Discovery med student) Students submit 2-page research proposal  January 18 deadline for March 1 start date  February 14 deadline for April and May start dates Proposals reviewed by Med Student Research Committee 5 month block for Discovery or “4 +1” Option

Discovery—Timeline II Final Product: 8-10 page report in scientific manuscript format—due January 6, 2012  Mentor should review prior to submission (same goes for the 2 page proposal as well) Presentation at Medical Student Research Day during Capstone Course  April 2012 Discovery will be graded (Honors opportunities)! Deadlines are Important—timeliness of submission will be incorporated into grading scale Be passionate, have fun!

Global Health RESEARCH Opportunities Global Health Research projects are possible with either an Emory mentor or co-mentor  7 of 88 (8%) students conducted an international research project Africa (Ethiopia, Rwanda, Togo, Kenya) South America (Peru) Asia (China) Europe (England) Some funds available from Emory to help support international travel; need to also discuss with mentors about any costs involved with housing, etc.

Opportunity for projects outside Emory but in USA (requires Emory co-mentor) Examples of projects from last year’s class  CDC  UCSF  Washington, DC Homeland Security HIV project at Georgetown University NIH—opportunities as well!

Minimum Qualifications for Emory Faculty Mentor Principal Investigator (PI) on some type of grant (NIH, CDC, Foundation, Pharmaceutical, Emory) Minimum of 5 peer-review publications Most mentors will likely greatly exceed these Faculty member can only serve as Lead Mentor for 1 Discovery student

SoCRATES: Short Course on Clinical Research and Translational Experience in Science SoCRATES Course — 5 half day course on Clinical and Translational Research during DISCOVERY  Andi Shane and Beau Bruce are Course Directors Some topics BEFORE Discovery:  How to pick a mentor, how to work with a mentor  How to write the Discovery 2-Page Research Proposal

Questions?