This course will introduce Scholars to research methods used in family medicine settings. The course is directed and taught by department faculty members. Upon completion of the course, the Scholars will have developed a proposal for a scholarly project. This project may be any activity which provides a better understanding of or contributes new knowledge to the practice of family medicine. Scholarly projects will be designed and initiated during the sophomore year and completed by the middle of the senior year.
Scholars receive a paid student assistantship at the end of their sophomore year.
The Junior year of medical school is comprised of required clerkships, all of which are demanding clinical rotations. Scholars must complete the required Family Medicine Clerkship during the junior year. This clerkship occurs in communities throughout Colorado and lasts for six weeks. Financial support for travel to present at national meetings will be provided by the Department. During all three years, Scholars will be invited and encouraged to participate in departmental activities.