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Resident Research

The Department of Surgery is dedicated to resident research training. All residents are encouraged to pursue two years of dedicated research, usually between the third and fourth clinical years. Research areas include basic science, translational, clinical and health services outcomes, education, and surgical innovation. Residents have received numerous awards and grants, are supported to present their work at local, regional, and national meetings, and have published in high impact journals.

All research residents are eligible for the Physician-Scientist Training Program (PSTP), designed to develop surgical residents into academic clinician-investigators.

Each year, the Department of Surgery showcases outstanding trainee research on Edelstone-Bendix Day. This day features oral and poster presentations of research performed during the academic year.

The Allen B. Kanavel Surgical Scholars Award is bestowed annually to PSTP scholars for exceptional accomplishments in research.  

Projects

Learn about the recent work done by our residents.
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Physician-Scientist Training Program (PSTP)

Learn more about our program that is designed to facilitate the development of surgical residents into academic clinician-investigators.
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Conferences

Find dates of regional and national conferences and abstract deadlines.
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Funding and Training opportunities

Find information on research funding for residents and students.
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Faculty Mentors and Research Descriptions

Learn more about our faculty who are interested in being research mentors.
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Research Toolkit Lecture Series

Review talks given by faculty on topics related to research and academics.
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Resources

Here is a list of a variety of resources, including NM and FSM templates and logos, the PSTP travel policy, and other links.
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SURGE-N Research Newsletter

This quarterly newsletter promotes and celebrates DoS trainee research activities and accomplishments.
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Resident Research FAQs

Here are the answers to common questions about research. Check back often for new information.
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Grants Repository

Here are samples of successful proposals from DoS residents that have been generously made available by the award recipients. NU sign-in is required.
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Graduate Research Resources

We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and training to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.

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