Research Opportunities

There are various research opportunities available during your medical education.

Students, residents, and fellows may work with COM Faculty on ongoing research programs at any time.

M1 Summer Research

A structured research program for medical students during the summer of their M1 year.
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Research Distinction Track

A 4-year curriculum and enrichment program for medical students to make a sustained commitment to research including education and mentored research.
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Medical Specialties

Students, residents, and fellows may be mentored by FAU faculty or affiliate faculty outside of an established program.
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External Opportunities

Other projects conducted at external academic institutions or non-FAU affiliated hospitals.
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Graduate Programs Research

Thesis and non-thesis track students have the opportunity to participate in biomedical science research.
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Undergraduate Research and Inquiry

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) serves as a centralized support office for students and faculty who are engaged in undergraduate research and inquiry. Students actively participating in faculty-mentored research are encouraged to register for Directed Independent Research (DIR)
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Resources

Become familiar with authorship guidelines and review frequent research questions.

Publication and Presentation Authorship

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Publication and Presentation Authorship

Authorship should be discussed in advance of beginning a research project with all persons involved. We strongly advise students and their mentors use the COM mentor-mentee agreement which will assist in the discussion of expectations for both the student and mentor. Students should NOT expect authorship on publications and presentations in return for their participation in research. Please refer to the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recommendations on authorship criteria.

Presentation Authorship

Author affiliation provides recognition to both the author and their associated institution(s). Therefore, please be sure while you are matriculating in the college that you always affiliate with the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University. 

Please use the following author affiliation:

Your Name, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University

If you participated in research outside of FAU, please consult with your external research mentor as to whether you should affiliate with FAU COM only, or also with the external institution. 

Your Name1,2
1Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University
2External Institution Name and College/School/Department

In addition, any research conducted while you were a FAU medical student that may be disseminated after you leave FAU should cite your current institution and previous FAU affiliation. 

Your Name 1,2
1Current Institution Name and College/School/Department
2Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University

Please consult your research mentor and summer research fast track coordinator (as applicable) to confirm whether additional affiliations, acknowledgments and/or funding/support language is necessary.

If your research used RedCap for data collection and management, please be sure to include in your methods section as per the RedCap website recommended language:

RedCap Citations Webpage

Presentation Resources

Learn from the American Medical Association on preparing your poster for conference presentation so that your work can stand out.

Library and Citation Resources

Research Frequently Asked Questions

Research Frequently Asked Questions

Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers medical degrees through seven departments, as well as Master and Ph.D. programs.

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