Member May: Research in Physiatry: Opportunities at Every Stage (1.25 CME)-Member May: Research in Physiatry: Opportunities at Every Stage

Member May: Research in Physiatry: Opportunities at Every Stage

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Video Summary

In this video transcript, Patricia Zhang, a physiatrist, conducts an interactive session on a physiatrist's guide to clinical research. She encourages attendees to introduce themselves and share their research interests. Topics covered include the importance of research at different stages of training, accessing resources for research, finding mentors, formulating research questions, obtaining IRB approval, and disseminating research findings. Zhang highlights the challenges of finding research opportunities in non-academically focused institutions and offers advice on reaching out to physicians for mentorship and developing research projects. Attendees also share their experiences and seek guidance on navigating research opportunities, including working on projects remotely and managing time constraints. A fellow attendee, Cesar, shares tips on starting early, setting goals, reaching out for mentorship, and dedicating consistent time to research projects. Zhang concludes by offering her email for further assistance and encourages attendees to connect and advocate for research mentorship programs for medical students.

Keywords

Patricia Zhang

physiatrist

clinical research

research interests

training stages

IRB approval

finding mentors

research opportunities

mentorship programs