The SOM has invested extensively in developing a Medical Student Research Institute (MSRI). This is part of our mission to establish research as an integral component of the MD program. The MSRI provides an opportunity for exceptional students to spend part of their medical school experience involved in basic, clinical, translational or social science research under expert faculty mentorship. Students in the MSRI program are given the opportunity to conduct research within the specialty that most interests them with the expectations that this will help shape their career goals and build an academic track record that will be viewed favorably by competitive residency programs.
The MSRI has two entry points:
• Basic Sciences Student
Students entering Term 2 who have achieved a WMPG grade of ≥90.00% in Term 1 can apply for entry into the MSRI program If accepted, each student is assigned to an SOM Faculty Mentor who will collaboratively work with the student on a research project that leads to a scholarly product.
• Clinical Student
This is available to students who have completed Term 5 with at least WMPG grade of ≥90.00% and are then linked up with a Clinical Faculty mentor to work on a research project/topic that leads to a scholarly product. Students Under the guidance of one of our Clinical MSRI Directors, students point out from a variety of research projects and faculty mentors who they would like to work with and begin a unique mentored experience in clinical research.
Entry criteria have been established since the primary responsibility of all medical students is to master the material in their basic science courses and clinical rotations, as well as strive for and ensure academic excellence. Students can also do research independently but, as important as research is, students should not let it interfere with their academic performance.
Interested students are encouraged to review the selection criteria and required documents needed to become a member of the MSRI. Students can obtain more detailed information on the MSRI website:
https://myuniversity.sgu.edu/external/pages/the-office-of-research-msri