Students are free to choose from a wide variety of topics.
The theme of the investigation must concentrate on one or more of the basic disciplines underlying clinical medicine, rather than on clinical practice. It should involve the student more deeply than does the basic curriculum in one or more of the biomedical sciences. This schedule should be developed with and approved by the research sponsor on the petition form. The vertical advisor can be of assistance in reviewing ideas and finding a research sponsor. The departmental ISMS Coordinator must also approve the petition.