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.
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.
Graduate Programs Research
Thesis and non-thesis track students have the opportunity to participate in biomedical science research.
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)
Resources
Become familiar with authorship guidelines and review frequent research questions.
Publication and Presentation Authorship
Frequently Asked Questions
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
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
No, the student is participating as an individual and not as a representative or employee of FAU. In addition, the research is not taking place at FAU so they should not add FAU as an external site.
FAU does not typically sign reliance agreements for students working on research projects outside of FAU. Hopefully the institution will still allow the student to participate in the research, but perhaps they are prevented from accessing the PHI.
Please email the details of your research assignment to COMStudentAffairs@health.fau.edu. Medical students may be asked to complete an Extra-Curricular Student Activity (ECSA) form.
Professional liability (medical) protection is available in an amount of up to $1,000,000 per occurrence for FAU Medical Students* when they are not subject to individual immunity under Florida law (Fla. Stat. § 768.28(9)) and when participating in the College of Medicine pre-approved extra-curricular activity (i.e., non-practicum activity) involving the delivery of Professional Health Care Services to patients (e.g., clinical, shadowing, research). In order to obtain this protection, and if requested by the hosting facility, students are required to complete and submit for consideration and approval an Extra-Curricular Student Activity (ECSA) form in advance of the activity.
Requests must be submitted at least ten days prior to the research start date. Once your ECSA Form has been approved, the Office of Student Affairs will provide FAU’s certificate of liability insurance.
Professional liability (medical) protection is available in an amount of up to $1,000,000 per occurrence for FAU Medical Students* when they are not subject to individual immunity under Florida law (Fla. Stat. § 768.28(9)) and when participating in the College of Medicine pre-approved extra-curricular activity (i.e., non-practicum activity) involving the delivery of Professional Health Care Services to patients (e.g., clinical, shadowing, research). In order to obtain this protection, and if requested by the hosting facility, students are required to complete and submit for consideration and approval an Extra-Curricular Student Activity (ECSA) form in advance of the activity.
Requests must be submitted at least ten days prior to the research start date. Once your ECSA Form has been approved, the Office of Student Affairs will provide FAU’s certificate of liability insurance.
Email COMStudentAffairs@health.fau.edu to request a letter of good standing and/or an attestation letter. Please make sure you include the specific request from the institution along with the details of your research assignment.
Yes, we have a mentor-mentee agreement and encourage use of it for students working on various mentored-research activities. Ewa P. Wojcikiewicz, Ph.D. ewojciki@health.fau.edu in the COM Office of Research can provide the mentor-mentee agreement.
No, the College of Medicine does not currently provide student funding. Always consult with your mentor about research plans before taking action as they may be aware of both internal and/or external resources and opportunities depending on your research specifics.
The FAU Graduate Professional Student Association (GPSA) provides limited funding for conference travel. Medical Students can submit a ‘Graduate Student Travel Application’ through Owl Central.
Search: FAU Owl Central- Click on 1ST Result https://fau.campuslabs.com/engage/
Click on Organizations
Click on: “Activity and Service, Accounting and Budget Office (ASAB)”
Scroll down and look for “FORMS"
Click on “Graduate Student Travel Application”
Review application requirements and submit form.
Funds will be given to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have additional questions, please email gpsatravel@fau.edu.
Medical students must receive prior permission to miss curricular activities. If you think you might miss class, submit an absence request once you get a tentative schedule.
The FAU Graduate Professional Student Association (GPSA) provides limited funding for conference travel. Medical Students can submit a ‘Graduate Student Travel Application’ through Owl Central.
Search: FAU Owl Central- Click on 1ST Result https://fau.campuslabs.com/engage/
Click on Organizations
Click on: “Activity and Service, Accounting and Budget Office (ASAB)”
Scroll down and look for “FORMS"
Click on “Graduate Student Travel Application”
Review application requirements and submit form.
Funds will be given to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have additional questions, please email gpsatravel@fau.edu.
Medical students must receive prior permission to miss curricular activities. If you think you might miss class, submit an absence request once you get a tentative schedule.
Review the citations of the papers you have read in your research area and discuss them with your faculty research mentor.
You may also use a manuscript matching search tool. The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is also a useful resource.
Once you identify a few potential journals, review the journal websites (author section for the scope of the journal, journal audience, type of papers journal accepts, peer-review process, the timeline from submission to review, submission or publication costs, etc.), and determine journal quality.
You may also consult with the medical librarians.
You may also use a manuscript matching search tool. The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is also a useful resource.
Once you identify a few potential journals, review the journal websites (author section for the scope of the journal, journal audience, type of papers journal accepts, peer-review process, the timeline from submission to review, submission or publication costs, etc.), and determine journal quality.
You may also consult with the medical librarians.
Yes, there are a few options available. Reference management software helps you by electronically collecting, storing, formatting and citing references while you write your manuscript.
For more information visit the Medical Library Reference Management webpage.
For more information visit the Medical Library Reference Management webpage.
Yes, SPSS is available for free to all FAU faculty and students. The site license is renewed annually (July) and will require a new authorization code.
FAU Office of Information Technology (OIT) also provides access to other software from the FAU virtual apps site.
FAU Office of Information Technology (OIT) also provides access to other software from the FAU virtual apps site.