Research Pathway

The research pathway complements core research efforts within the residency (click here to read more about research in residency) and the department. 

You should join this pathway if: 

• You are interested in research but need a place to start
• You are involved in research and want to further develop your skills
• You want to present and publish your research

Participants in the Research Pathway are eligible for 4 total months of dedicated research time. 

• During your time on the Research Pathway, you will: 
• Attend at least 6 Research Noon Report sessions each year
• Lead 1 Research Noon Report session either journal club or a research topic
• Complete the self-paced Research 101 course on Canvas (8 required modules):
  • Identifying a research mentor and a research project 
  • Introduction to human subjects research and protections 
  • Submitting an IRB protocol at UC 
  • Data collection instructions for REDCap 
  • Conducting a literature search 
  • Effective writing for publication 
  • Transparency, rigor, and reproducibility in research 
  • Study design and data analysis basics 
  • Evaluating the literature and presenting a journal club 
  • Race and racism in research and medicine 
• Participate in scholarly activity
• Present a research poster at a conference (local, state, or national level)
• Publication of research in an academic journal 

For more information, contact Dan Schauer MD, schauedp@ucmail.uc.edu