A variety of technical and professional resources is available to support residents in their research. Current clinical research efforts are underway in the areas of sickle cell treatment, asthma and chest pain management. Residents also can gain first-hand experience with noted investigators through the University of Maryland's National Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems . The Study Center is a focal point for health services research related to trauma, emergency medicine and emergency medical systems. Professional resources for statistical analysis and professional publication are available to all residents.
Residents also have access to many reference and serial collections.
A resident library adjacent to the Medical System's Adult Emergency Department houses emergency medicine serials and references. Also located on campus is the University of Maryland Health Sciences Library . The library's collection includes more than 340,000 volumes and 2,900 periodical subscriptions. In addition to having significant electronic reference resources, the Health Sciences Library offers an array of seminars and personalized information services. This information is not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice in diagnosing or treating a health problem.