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[Doodle451]

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If it’s the project coordinator who is not responding, I would probably try to email the PI. If you are planning to get a recommendation from them, I would hope that you have a good enough relationship where you can communicate directly.

Can the data still be used if you were using the incorrect inclusion and exclusion criteria? I would maybe try to come up with some concrete steps you could take toward finishing data collection and creating a poster/publication and include that in your email to show you are committed to finishing this project.

Honestly though, if the team isn’t responding and it’s going to take a lot of work to get something out of this, it may be better to cut your losses and focus your efforts on finding a different research team with greater productivity.

 

[FistLength]

If it’s the project coordinator who is not responding, I would probably try to email the PI. If you are planning to get a recommendation from them, I would hope that you have a good enough relationship where you can communicate directly.

Can the data still be used if you were using the incorrect inclusion and exclusion criteria? I would maybe try to come up with some concrete steps you could take toward finishing data collection and creating a poster/publication and include that in your email to show you are committed to finishing this project.

Honestly though, if the team isn’t responding and it’s going to take a lot of work to get something out of this, it may be better to cut your losses and focus your efforts on finding a different research team with greater productivity.

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You should reach out to the attending - they would have the most interest in finishing the project. Sometimes med students write paragraphs upon paragraphs, try to keep it simple to explain the problem, and your solution.

 

[Lawpy]

Have you tried setting up a call with your attending? It doesn't sound like the relationship is great if your attending is not getting back or responding to your emails on the project. I get attendings are busy but clear communication is key

 

[FistLength]

Thanks for you advice.

The project coordinator and the PI are not responding. I hope that we can build a relationship over the next year, but it may be wishful thinking if he does not answer my emails.

I should clarify: The previous research team member told me the wrong exclusion and inclusion criteria, so I spent much more time than necessary collecting extra data. After the summer and meeting with the PI, I was aware of the correct exclusion criteria, and therefore, I was required to reduce the sample size significantly. If the PI had been more involved, to begin with, I would have saved hours on research and would have collected the correct data. I have emailed the PI and coordinator about concrete steps for a few months now, but I haven't heard back about a plan.

I contacted another PI in the same field to begin another project. However, he wants me to ask permission from my original PI, yet the original PI is still not responding. He suggested intercepting, but I am worried about jeopardizing any relationship with the original PI. I also feel terrible about all the time I lost and feel connected to my research and would like to see it through, if possible.

Unfortunately doesn't sound like you have any relationship with the PI. I don't think you have anything to lose at this point. If someone picks up your project hopefully they recognize your work. You can always circle back later, if no one picked up where you left off.