Research Curriculum

The research curriculum offers residents a conducive and supportive environment for scientific investigation, education, and scholarship under the supervision of a chosen mentor and training from our researchers. Residents are required to actively participate in at least one research project during residency training, becoming familiar with the development, execution, data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of a research project.

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PGY-1

  1. Didactic lecture: "Introduction to Research at Columbia"
  2. Research certifications: Residents must complete basic institutional on-line research training courses by the end of PGY-1 year or sooner if active engagement of research is performed prior to this time.
    • GCP/CITI
    • HIPAA
    • Conflict of Interest Certification
  3. Mentor identification: Each resident year is assigned a mentor to ensure that residents are on track with the research curriculum. Your mentor will follow your research progress throughout your residency.
  4. Mandatory attendance at all monthly Journal Club sessions

PGY-2

  1. Didactic curriculum: Lecture series (7 lectures in total plus homework assignments and a final exam) on “Principles and Concepts in Epidemiology and Biostatistics”.
  2. Mentor identification: Research project mentor is identified once area of interest has been chosen.
  3. Development of proposal (protocol) to solve the research question (conduct an appropriate literature search based on the research question; identify, consult, and collaborate with the appropriate content experts to conduct research; and propose a methodological approach to solve the question)
  4. Presentation of research hypothesis formally to Core Group in PGY-2 year
  5. Preparation and submission of application for Institutional Review Board (IRB) or IACUC approval
  6. Research: Collect data, analyze results, and meet with mentor at least quarterly to assess progress.
  7. Mandatory attendance at all monthly Journal Club sessions

PGY-3

  1. Research: Collect data, analyze results, and meet with mentor at least quarterly to assess progress.
  2. Presentation: Present results of the research at the annual Sloane Academic Assembly at completion of PGY-3 year. This may include presentation of a project in progress.
  3. Mandatory attendance at all monthly Journal Club sessions

PGY-4

  1. Presentation: Meet with mentor at least quarterly to assess progress. Present findings at National (e.g. SOGC, APOG) conferences.
  2. Publication: Meet with mentor at least quarterly to assess progress. Write up and submit to a peer-reviewed journal by completion of PGY4 year
  3. Mandatory attendance at all monthly Journal Club sessions