The Clinical Investigation course, taught by faculty in the Health Evaluation Sciences Department, is an intensive one-month experience with lectures, case studies and independent reading. The resident is relieved of clinical duties during the month to focus on the fundamentals of research. Residents learn basic statistical concepts, critical analyze of the literature and how to collect and synthesize data from multiple sources. The residents outpatient practice, University Medical Associates, also provides a rich milieu for clinical research projects. All residents present their research at the end of their third year at a university-wide research day.
Many residents also present their work at state and national meetings.
The purpose of this five-year program is to preserve continuity of a focused research effort. A special interview is required for candidates for this program. Morning Report - Review of admissions with the Department Chair, Associate Chairs, and rotating Faculty.