Discovery PhaseDiscovery Phase

An Introduction for the Class of 2013

Discovery Phase Co-DirectorsMaureen Powers, Ph.D.

Henry M. Blumberg, M.D.

Discovery PhaseDiscovery Phase• Research — basic, translational or clinical

researchHypothesis-driven research

• Discovery follows Applications (clinical clerkships)

Starts Feb 27, March 26, April 23, or May 29

• 5 month block (or 4+1) at the end of the 3rd year of medical school focused on RESEARCH

Goals of DiscoveryGoals of Discovery

• Design and carry out a focused hypothesis-driven research study under the guidance of an Emory faculty investigator/mentor

• Analyze data

• Report findings in the format of a scientific manuscript

• Present a scientific talk or poster at Medical Student Research Day (during Capstone Course block) in April 2013 and potentially at a scientific meeting

• Gain understanding of hypothesis-driven research and investigation

DiscoveryDiscovery

• Most students carry out a biomedical research project

• Options for other types of “Discovery” Creative Writing, Ethics, History of

Medicine

Discovery--TimelineDiscovery--Timeline

• Faculty submit brief description of potential project(s) and NIH biosketch to Discovery website

• Online Directory/Database available for review [Nov. 15] by students

• Students meet with potential mentors

• Student and Mentor match finalized (each lead mentor can only supervise one Discovery med student)

Jan. 17, 2012 deadline for March/April/May start dates

February 13 deadline for June (May 29) start date

Discovery—Timeline IIDiscovery—Timeline II• Students submit 2-page research proposal

February 6 deadline for March/April/May start dates

March 5 deadline for June (May 29) 2012 start date

• Proposals reviewed by Med Student Research Committee

• 5 month block for Discovery or “4 +1” Option

• Final Product: 8-10 page report in scientific manuscript format—due January 14, 2013Mentor should review prior to submission (same goes for the 2 page

proposal as well)

• Presentation at Medical Student Research Day (April 2013)

Discovery—Timeline IIIDiscovery—Timeline III

• NO EXTENSTIONS FOR FINAL DISCOVERY PAPER DEADLINE (January 14, 2013)

• Discovery will be graded (letter grade).

• Deadlines are Important—timeliness of submission will be incorporated into grading scale

• Be passionate, have fun!

How Discovery Grade is WeightedHow Discovery Grade is Weighted

• Final paper (format, quality of paper) 50%

• Mentor’s Evaluation 15%

• Socrates Exam 10%

• 2-page proposal 10%

• Timeliness/Meeting Deadlines 15%

Global Health Global Health RESEARCHRESEARCH OpportunitiesOpportunities

• Global Health Research projects are possible with either an Emory mentor or co-mentor International research project locations for the

Class of 2011 and 2012 (8%)•Africa (Ethiopia, Rwanda, Togo, Kenya, Mali)•Latin America (Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)•Asia (China)•Europe (England, Poland, Rep. of Georgia)

• Some funds available from Emory to help support international travel; need to also discuss with mentors about any costs involved with housing, etc.

Opportunity for projects Opportunity for projects outside Emory but in USA outside Emory but in USA (requires Emory co-(requires Emory co-

mentor)mentor)• Examples of projects from Class of 2011 and 2012

CDC

UCSF

NYU

Washington, DC • Homeland Security• HIV project at Georgetown University

• NIH—opportunities as well!

Minimum Qualifications for Minimum Qualifications for Emory Faculty MentorEmory Faculty Mentor

• Principal Investigator (PI) on some type of grant (NIH, CDC, Foundation, Pharmaceutical, Emory)

• Minimum of 5 peer-review publications• Most mentors will likely greatly exceed these

• Faculty member can only serve as Lead Mentor for 1 Discovery student

SoCRATES:SoCRATES:Short Course on Clinical Research Short Course on Clinical Research and Translational Experience in and Translational Experience in

Science Science • SoCRATES Course — 5 half day course on Clinical and

Translational Research during DISCOVERYDrs. Andi Shane and Beau Bruce are Course DirectorsWeek of May 21-25, 2012

• Some topics BEFORE Discovery (Nov 1 session):How to pick a mentor, how to work with a mentorHow to write the Discovery 2-Page Research Proposal

Questions?Questions?