Research

When:

• Not before R3
• Should preferably be completed before the R5 year
• Scholarly projects include
  • analysis of a contemporary clinical problem, involving human subjects, using acceptable statistical methods as required and are eligible for publication in scientific journals
  • supervised participation in an ongoing project in experimental medicine
  • quality assurance study of contemporary practice
  • case study
  • study in medical education
  • study in medical history
  • The resident must be supervised by a faculty member.
• The research should be conducted at the University of Alberta.

How to Setup:

A formal request for protected research time is required

• submit research proposal to Resident Research Coordinator
• the main purpose of this review is to evaluate feasibility
• proposals should be received well in advance allowing adequate time for scheduling the elective your program

Duration of protected time for research

• depends on the nature of the project
• typically 1 - 6 months protected time will not be provided for case studies and chart review

How to find a Supervisor

Follow your interests and start early! Preliminary work prior to start of block is invaluable in ensuring success of project and meeting objectives: Planning project & ethics submission.

Check faculty in:

• neurology
• neurosurgery
• Centre for neuroscience
• BME
• Medicine
• Physiatry