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Hello All. Have some free time on my hand so I am compiling previous posts about anesthesiology research with objective data, subjective comments, and grant resources for future medical students interested in Anesthesiology.
0) Why do research?
A) Pad the Resume
B) Personal passion and interest in a specific topic
C) Interest in an academic career
D) Advance the specialty
E) A,B,C,D are correct
F) None of the above
G) One of the techs is really good looking.
There is no one correct answer. Everyone is unique! Do it if you are sincerely interested!
1) How important is research in Anesthesiology Residency Application?
Not necessary to match. But here is the data!
According to http://www.nrmp.org/data/chartingoutcomes2007.pdf.
NUMBER OF RESEARCH PROJECTS = MATCH PERCENTAGE (US Seniors only)
0 = 93.4%
1-5 = 93.7%
5+ = 100%
NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS = MATCH PERCENTAGE (US Seniors only)
0 = 92.7%
1-5 = 94.4%
5+ = 97.6%
"I think the statistical difference between having zero published publications and 1-5 is most telling. Summary being that research is definitely not necessary, unlike other competitive specialties where it will definitely give you a clear advantage like Derm. I think, for Anesthesiology residency applicants, that people should only do research if that is what you are interested in. It certainly couldn't hurt and, at worst, gives you something to talk about during interviews. I would be interested in how many applicants have 5+ publications. I am guessing the N is less than 15." -sethco
2) What is the best time to do research in medical school?
The most popular times are MS1 Summer and MS4 Electives. The point is to block in enough time to do research. (atleast 4 weeks)
MS1 Summer
Pros - Early enough to get publications/posters by application time
Cons - It is your last summer to pursue personal interest, does not count as an elective* (unless you worked it out with the admin people = more free time during 4th year)
MS4 Electives
Pros - Can present at conferences during intern year (more time off), predictable hours, can study for step 2 or travel for interviews, count as an elective.
Cons - May be too late for fruitful publications/posters by application time
3) How do I even get started?
"First schedule a meeting with the PD (Program Director). PD may have a list of research mentors for you. Then research the mentors by using PUBMED. You may want someone who publishes frequently (1+ paper per year). Request a project that is close to finishing not just starting (unless you have plenty of time and motivation). This will increases your chance of publications/poster presentations. Be upfront with the attendings, they were students once!" - lfesiam
"The first and most important task is to find your local guru. Hopefully someone at your program or in your city has published in Anesthesiology or A&A or Journal of Clinical Anesthesia or a CCM journal sometime recently...put yourself in their pocket and pick up whatever project scraps they're willing to throw you. Be proactive and bust your ***** and you just might have a proper publication in a proper anesthesiology journal by the time application season rolls around...making you an instant stud. " - fakin'thefunk
4) Where can I find funding for my research?
PIs (Principle Investigators) love student with grants. This extra $$$ covers the cost of the material you will be using. Medical student grants are easier to get than you think- but you have to be aware of the deadlines. Most PI will happily draft up a purposal for you to edit. So here is a list of popular resources:
FAER Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research
- Student grant of $400 per week for 8 to 12 consecutive weeks.
- Host department grant of $1,000 per student to cover items such as administration, supplies and host department fees.
- Additional grant of $1,000 for student to present at the FAER MSARF Symposium at the American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting in October.
- ASA Medical Student membership dues.
Deadline: Early February 2010
Rural Access to Anesthesia Care Committee Scholarship
The Committee on Rural Access to Anesthesia Care is proud to announce a new ASA scholarship program for medical students studying anesthesiology in rural areas. The ASA House of Delegates approved a pilot program on October 18, 2006, for $10,000 per year for three years. Medical students will be able to apply for scholarships to pay for expenses up to $750 for travel and lodging for a rural clerkship. This newly created program allows medical students access to community medical centers in rural areas. Students experience highly enriching clinical education not available to students training in large metropolitan medical centers. In many rural centers, students may be involved in patient care in many different areas of the hospital. Please send all inquiries to the Rural Access to Anesthesia Care Committee listserve: [email protected]
American Medical Association SEED
- Grants in Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Diseases, HIV/AIDS, Leukemia, and Neoplastic Diseases will be $2,500. Grants in the Secondhand smoke category will be $5,000.
Deadline: December 2009
This is a great database of grants from DUKE.***
Search by Discipline: Medical - All Types
Search by Targeted Opportunity: Grad/Prof Students or Fellow/Residents
Other Region Based Scholarships:
Southern Medical Association
New York Academy of Medicine
The one year long research commitment:
AAMC Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars Support Center: International Clinical Research Scholars Program.
The FICRS program is designed primarily for students meeting all of the following qualifications: A strong interest in, and potential for, a career in international health activities and/or clinical research. Advanced standing in a U.S. medical, osteopathic or dental school; or enrollment in a doctoral-level program at a U.S. school of public health, optometry, nursing, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine. Other Ph.D. students in the health sciences may be eligible on a case by case basis. Applicants must have strong academic records and must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. Ph.D. candidates must have completed their Master's-level coursework; all other professional doctoral degrees must have completed their basic science courses and one year of clinical clerkship prior to the start of the fellowship year. Support of their home academic institution, including a committed mentor. Each Fellowship will be for a one year period. The term will begin with an intensive orientation program on the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD in July. This will be followed by approximately 10+ months of intense research training at the foreign site.
NIH Howard Huges Medical Institute Scholarship
0) Why do research?
A) Pad the Resume
B) Personal passion and interest in a specific topic
C) Interest in an academic career
D) Advance the specialty
E) A,B,C,D are correct
F) None of the above
G) One of the techs is really good looking.
There is no one correct answer. Everyone is unique! Do it if you are sincerely interested!
1) How important is research in Anesthesiology Residency Application?
Not necessary to match. But here is the data!
According to http://www.nrmp.org/data/chartingoutcomes2007.pdf.
NUMBER OF RESEARCH PROJECTS = MATCH PERCENTAGE (US Seniors only)
0 = 93.4%
1-5 = 93.7%
5+ = 100%
NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS = MATCH PERCENTAGE (US Seniors only)
0 = 92.7%
1-5 = 94.4%
5+ = 97.6%
"I think the statistical difference between having zero published publications and 1-5 is most telling. Summary being that research is definitely not necessary, unlike other competitive specialties where it will definitely give you a clear advantage like Derm. I think, for Anesthesiology residency applicants, that people should only do research if that is what you are interested in. It certainly couldn't hurt and, at worst, gives you something to talk about during interviews. I would be interested in how many applicants have 5+ publications. I am guessing the N is less than 15." -sethco
2) What is the best time to do research in medical school?
The most popular times are MS1 Summer and MS4 Electives. The point is to block in enough time to do research. (atleast 4 weeks)
MS1 Summer
Pros - Early enough to get publications/posters by application time
Cons - It is your last summer to pursue personal interest, does not count as an elective* (unless you worked it out with the admin people = more free time during 4th year)
MS4 Electives
Pros - Can present at conferences during intern year (more time off), predictable hours, can study for step 2 or travel for interviews, count as an elective.
Cons - May be too late for fruitful publications/posters by application time
3) How do I even get started?
"First schedule a meeting with the PD (Program Director). PD may have a list of research mentors for you. Then research the mentors by using PUBMED. You may want someone who publishes frequently (1+ paper per year). Request a project that is close to finishing not just starting (unless you have plenty of time and motivation). This will increases your chance of publications/poster presentations. Be upfront with the attendings, they were students once!" - lfesiam
"The first and most important task is to find your local guru. Hopefully someone at your program or in your city has published in Anesthesiology or A&A or Journal of Clinical Anesthesia or a CCM journal sometime recently...put yourself in their pocket and pick up whatever project scraps they're willing to throw you. Be proactive and bust your ***** and you just might have a proper publication in a proper anesthesiology journal by the time application season rolls around...making you an instant stud. " - fakin'thefunk
4) Where can I find funding for my research?
PIs (Principle Investigators) love student with grants. This extra $$$ covers the cost of the material you will be using. Medical student grants are easier to get than you think- but you have to be aware of the deadlines. Most PI will happily draft up a purposal for you to edit. So here is a list of popular resources:
FAER Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research
- Student grant of $400 per week for 8 to 12 consecutive weeks.
- Host department grant of $1,000 per student to cover items such as administration, supplies and host department fees.
- Additional grant of $1,000 for student to present at the FAER MSARF Symposium at the American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting in October.
- ASA Medical Student membership dues.
Deadline: Early February 2010
Rural Access to Anesthesia Care Committee Scholarship
The Committee on Rural Access to Anesthesia Care is proud to announce a new ASA scholarship program for medical students studying anesthesiology in rural areas. The ASA House of Delegates approved a pilot program on October 18, 2006, for $10,000 per year for three years. Medical students will be able to apply for scholarships to pay for expenses up to $750 for travel and lodging for a rural clerkship. This newly created program allows medical students access to community medical centers in rural areas. Students experience highly enriching clinical education not available to students training in large metropolitan medical centers. In many rural centers, students may be involved in patient care in many different areas of the hospital. Please send all inquiries to the Rural Access to Anesthesia Care Committee listserve: [email protected]
American Medical Association SEED
- Grants in Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Diseases, HIV/AIDS, Leukemia, and Neoplastic Diseases will be $2,500. Grants in the Secondhand smoke category will be $5,000.
Deadline: December 2009
This is a great database of grants from DUKE.***
Search by Discipline: Medical - All Types
Search by Targeted Opportunity: Grad/Prof Students or Fellow/Residents
Other Region Based Scholarships:
Southern Medical Association
New York Academy of Medicine
The one year long research commitment:
AAMC Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars Support Center: International Clinical Research Scholars Program.
The FICRS program is designed primarily for students meeting all of the following qualifications: A strong interest in, and potential for, a career in international health activities and/or clinical research. Advanced standing in a U.S. medical, osteopathic or dental school; or enrollment in a doctoral-level program at a U.S. school of public health, optometry, nursing, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine. Other Ph.D. students in the health sciences may be eligible on a case by case basis. Applicants must have strong academic records and must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. Ph.D. candidates must have completed their Master's-level coursework; all other professional doctoral degrees must have completed their basic science courses and one year of clinical clerkship prior to the start of the fellowship year. Support of their home academic institution, including a committed mentor. Each Fellowship will be for a one year period. The term will begin with an intensive orientation program on the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD in July. This will be followed by approximately 10+ months of intense research training at the foreign site.
NIH Howard Huges Medical Institute Scholarship
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