1. Independent Investigative Inquiry (III)
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2. Purpose FIVE options by which to complete this research requirement.
The purpose of the Independent Investigative Inquiry—the III—is to engage students in activities that will foster the skills of life-long learning essential for practicing physicians in the 21st century.
Select a topic of interest to explore over the summer between the first and second year
Investigate the subject independently under the guidance of a faculty advisor, using resources within the WWAMI community.
Report on your findings
FIVE options by which to complete this research requirement.
This is the question that your experiment answers
*MD Degree / Program REQUIREMENT
Must be completed prior to the start of clinical rotations.

3. Selective 1 and Selective 2
Selective 1: Data Gathering/Hypothesis-Driven Inquiry
Research initiated by the student or an advising faculty mentor. The student must have an independent role and make an intellectual contribution to the project. Students can expect to learn the steps and logic involved in trying to resolve an empirical question through data collection and analysis. Research conducted must conform with human and/or animal use regulations (e.g., IRB).
Selective 2: Systematic Literature Review
A critical review of literature that poses an unresolved scientific question relevant to the practice of medicine. Students use evidence published in medical literature and other credible sources to analyze an issue and draw a reasonable, supported conclusion.
For guidance contact: Curriculum
Read more information about non-MSRTP Selectives 1 & 2

4. Medical Student Research Training Program (MSRTP—Selective 1)
Full-time, 10-week summer 2017 research project – FUNDED
Projects fall into one of three categories: laboratory-based, clinical and health services, or international health.
Students may: a) seek out a mentor and project independently, or (b) choose from a list of available projects announced by the Curriculum office in early November 2016.
Following the summer research experience, students: (1) present their final work at the annual poster session (held at WWAMI regional sites) in October/November 2017; and (2) submit a final paper in standard scientific format and an evaluation from their mentor.
For guidance contact: Dr. Peter Wu
Visit the MSRTP page for more information, including the application and timeline
Summarize your research in three to five points.

5. Rural/Underserved Opportunities Program (RUOP—Selective 3)
The Rural/Underserved Opportunities Program (RUOP) is a four-week, elective immersion experience in community medicine.
The Selective 3 project can take several forms, including a community needs assessment, a plan for a community health intervention, or an evaluation of a service delivery project.
The process to apply for a RUOP experience, as well as fulfillment components, are managed directly through the UW Department of Family Medicine.
RUOP Info Session: Friday, November 4th, 10:00am - 11:00am in A-420
Contacts: Danielle Bienz or Toby Keys
Visit the UW Department of Family Medicine’s RUOP page to learn more

6. Special Simulation Selective WWAMI Institute for Simulation in Healthcare (WISH—Selective 4)
Working with members of the staff at WISH, students have the opportunity to research and develop the content for one or more simulated patients.
EXAMPLE: Simulated patient projects are incorporated into a simulated hospital as the core of a computer-based “continuity of care” experience being developed for medical student use.
Contact: Megan Sherman
Visit this site for more information about WISH

7. Global Health Immersion Program (GHIP—Selective 5)
In this selective, students participate in an experience-driven investigation of a public health problem in a resource-limited, cross- cultural setting.
Students spend a minimum of eight (8) weeks at an established UW GHIP site, and in collaboration with local partners, seek to understand and improve local health by focusing on a relevant public health problem.
Watch for details about the GHIP Information Session coming in November!
Contacts: Dr. Susan Graham or Rachel Lazzar, MSW
Learn more about the GHIP experience

8. OVERVIEW - III Selective Options
- Data Gathering/
Hypothesis- Driven
- MSRTP
- Systematic Literature Review
Selective 1 & 2
Rural Underserved Opportunities Program (RUOP)
Selective 3
WWAMI Institute for Simulation in Healthcare (WISH)
Selective 4
Global Health Immersion Program (GHIP)
Selective 5

9. Selective 2: Systematic Literature Review
CONTACTS
Selective 1: Data Gathering/Hypothesis-Driven Inquiry (Research Unfunded)
Ferrah Seifert
Selective 1: MSRTP
Dr. Peter Wu
Kellie Engle
Selective 2: Systematic Literature Review
Selective 3: Rural/Underserved Opportunities Program (RUOP)
Danielle Bienz
Toby Keys
Selective 4: WWAMI Institute for Simulation in Healthcare (WISH)
Megan Sherman
Selective 5: Global Health Immersion Program (GHIP)
Rachel Lazzar

10. MSRTP Timeline DATE TASK 2016 November 9
Faculty Abstracts released to students via an announcement.
November 23
Deadline for students to interest statement (including applicable experience, interest, and CV) to faculty.
December 2
Deadline for faculty to offer candidates phone interviews.
December 9
Deadline for faculty to notify selected students for research projects.
December 14
Deadline for students to accept/reject faculty offer. If this deadline is missed, the faculty sponsor may make an offer to another student.
2017
January 11
MSRTP applications due. Student submits application including faculty statement and signature. Must be received by January 11.
February 22
Students and sponsors (faculty mentors) notified of MSRTP Selection Committee decisions.
February 28
MSRTP student commitment date.
May – June
Stipend funds distributed to accepted students. 
June – August
Students conduct MSRTP projects over 10-week timeframe.
Early August
Project progress reports due (one to two paragraphs summarizing status of projects).
Autumn
Students present posters at the poster sessions held throughout the WWAMI sites.
2018
March 15
Final paper and faculty sponsor evaluation form due.

11. All Selectives—General Timelines
Selective 1 – MSRTP
Selective 2
Selective 3 – RUOP
Selective 4 – WISH
Selective 5 – GHIP
2017
Application/Proposal due date
March 31*
January 11
March 31
Early January
Early to Mid-February
Present Poster
Autumn (optional)
Autumn
N/A
2018
Final Paper and Faculty Evaluation due date
March 15
*Note that international Selective 1 proposals are due January 31.