1. Discovery Phase An Introduction for the Class of 2013 Discovery Phase Co-Directors Maureen Powers, Ph.D. Henry M. Blumberg, M.D.

2. Discovery Phase Research — basic, translational or clinical research  Hypothesis-driven research Discovery follows Applications (clinical clerkships)  Starts Feb 27, March 26, April 23, or May 29 5 month block (or 4+1) at the end of the 3 rd year of medical school focused on RESEARCH

3. 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 (during Capstone Course block) in April 2013 and potentially at a scientific meeting Gain understanding of hypothesis-driven research and investigation

4. Discovery Most students carry out a biomedical research project Options for other types of “Discovery”  Creative Writing, Ethics, History of Medicine

5. Discovery--Timeline Faculty submit brief description of potential project(s) and NIH biosketch to Discovery website Online Directory/Database available for review [Nov. 15] by students Students meet with potential mentors Student and Mentor match finalized (each lead mentor can only supervise one Discovery med student)  Jan. 17, 2012 deadline for March/April/May start dates  February 13 deadline for June (May 29) start date

6. Discovery—Timeline II Students submit 2-page research proposal  February 6 deadline for March/April/May start dates  March 5 deadline for June (May 29) 2012 start date Proposals reviewed by Med Student Research Committee 5 month block for Discovery or “4 +1” Option Final Product: 8-10 page report in scientific manuscript format—due January 14, 2013  Mentor should review prior to submission (same goes for the 2 page proposal as well) Presentation at Medical Student Research Day ( April 2013)

7. Discovery—Timeline III NO EXTENSTIONS FOR FINAL DISCOVERY PAPER DEADLINE (January 14, 2013) Discovery will be graded (letter grade). Deadlines are Important—timeliness of submission will be incorporated into grading scale Be passionate, have fun!

8. How Discovery Grade is Weighted Final paper (format, quality of paper) 50% Mentor’s Evaluation 15% Socrates Exam 10% 2-page proposal 10% Timeliness/Meeting Deadlines 15%

9. Global Health RESEARCH Opportunities Global Health Research projects are possible with either an Emory mentor or co-mentor  International research project locations for the Class of 2011 and 2012 (8%) Africa (Ethiopia, Rwanda, Togo, Kenya, Mali) Latin America (Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil) Asia (China) Europe (England, Poland, Rep. of Georgia) Some funds available from Emory to help support international travel; need to also discuss with mentors about any costs involved with housing, etc.

10. Opportunity for projects outside Emory but in USA (requires Emory co-mentor) Examples of projects from Class of 2011 and 2012  CDC  UCSF  NYU  Washington, DC Homeland Security HIV project at Georgetown University NIH—opportunities as well!

11. 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

12. SoCRATES: Short Course on Clinical Research and Translational Experience in Science SoCRATES Course — 5 half day course on Clinical and Translational Research during DISCOVERY  Drs. Andi Shane and Beau Bruce are Course Directors  Week of May 21-25, 2012 Some topics BEFORE Discovery (Nov 1 session):  How to pick a mentor, how to work with a mentor  How to write the Discovery 2-Page Research Proposal

13. Questions?