Pediatric Research Opportunities

Student Research

Competitive summer fellowships are offered to medical students following completion of their first year of training, sponsored by the WVU School of Medicine. Investigators throughout the University participate in this program with students spending 10-12 weeks in various laboratories actively engaged in ongoing research. In addition, efforts are made by our faculty to facilitate application of any student interested in securing a summer fellowship at institutions other than WVU, through the Society for Pediatric Research and the American Pediatric Society. WVU students have successfully competed for these fellowships in the past, which offer 10-12 week fellowships at a variety of institutions throughout the country. Clinical and basic research is recognized as an important component of training at all levels.

Resident Research

Department of Pediatrics residents are involved in a variety of academic activities related to research. Monthly journal clubs highlight recently published studies, presented for critical review. In addition, one grand rounds presentation each month focuses on research. Involvement in clinical and basic science research is recognized as a valuable component of resident training in the Department of Pediatrics. Opportunity for elective time to be devoted to research efforts is provided, and the inclusion of research related activity is encouraged. Residents are strongly encouraged to submit abstracts to regional and national conferences. The department has a Scholarly Activity Support Policy which promotes the academic endeavors of all pediatric residents.

Pediatric Grand Rounds

The Department of Pediatric Grand Rounds take place every Wednesday from 8:00 to 9:00 AM (EST) in the Fukashima Auditorium of the Health Sciences Center. Faculty, residents, and students have the opportunity to present their latest research findings to the department and larger University community in these sessions.
Visit http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/Pediatrics/Education/Pediatric-Grand-Rounds/Default.aspx for the presentation schedule and more information about Pediatric Grand Rounds.

 

Pediatric Research Forum 

The Pediatric Research Forum has historically introduced speakers from WVU and around the nation who represent basic science, clinical science, epidemiological, and outcomes research approaches to better understand children’s health issues.
 
 In 2012, invited speakers will present their work on childhood obesity, asthma, or metabolic abnormalities.  Each forum will be held in the first floor conference room of the WVU Biomedical Building. All presentations will be from 4:30 to 6:00 PM on the dates below.

Date	Presenter	Topic
Wed. January 25th	R. Scott Braithwaite, MD, Msc NYU School of Medicine	Cost-effectiveness analysis: Academic curiosity or practical means to get more “bang” for our “buck”?
Wed. March 14th	Michael Hindmarsh MA Hinsight Consulting	Improving care for all patients: The care model and patient-centered medical home
Tues. April 3rd	Susan Shapses, PhD Rutgers University	The influence of obesity on bones- the good and the bad effects