Research - Basic Science & Clinical

LOCATION: West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, Charleston or Eastern Division campuses, West Virginia
PRECEPTOR: Arranged
DURATION: 1 month minimum and maximum
OFFERED: By arrangement with the individual faculty member AND approval of Committee on Academic and Professional Standards (CAPS)
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: Variable
STATUS: Elective

Departments in Which Research Can Be Arranged

Basic Science

  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pathology, Anatomy and Laboratory Medicine
  • Pharmacology and Physiology

Clinical Science

  • Anesthesiology
  • Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry
  • Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Medical Education
  • Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neuroradiology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatrics
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Surgery
  • Urology

Objectives

To provide an opportunity for the student to participate in laboratory or clinical research

Methods to Achieve Objectives

The student will arrange a research project with the faculty preceptor of his/her choice. The student must complete a research proposal form with the appropriate signatures and submit said proposal to the Committee on Academic and Professional Standards (CAPS) for review and final approval.

Examination Procedures and Evaluation Criteria

Available from the preceptor. Research electives are applied  CCMD 841 and are limited to 4 credits (4 weeks). Students may participate in ongoing longitudinal research without credits being applied towards elective credits as a graduation requirement.