Discovery PhaseDiscovery Phase

An Introduction for the Class of 2015

Discovery Phase Co-DirectorsMaureen Powers, Ph.D.

Henry M. Blumberg, M.D.

Outline of Discovery Orientation IOutline of Discovery Orientation ISeptember 17, 2013September 17, 2013

• Overview and Goals of Discovery

• Brief Overview of Discovery Timeline

• Criteria for a Lead Mentor

• Student Panel (Class of 2014)

• How to select a Mentor (Dr. Biousse)

• How to “Manage your Mentor” (Dr. Kempker)

Outline of Discovery Orientation IIOutline of Discovery Orientation IIOctober 15, 2013October 15, 2013

• Developing the 2 page Research Proposal

• Discovery Timeline

• Grading Guidelines

Discovery PhaseDiscovery Phase

• Research — basic, translational or clinical research Hypothesis-driven research

• Discovery follows Applications (clinical clerkships)Flexible start date (March-July), but once

Discovery starts…..must be blocked!

• 5 month block (or 4+1) focused on RESEARCH

Goals of DiscoveryGoals of Discovery

• Design and carry out a focused hypothesis-driven research study

• Mentored research (faculty investigator mentor is key!)

• Analyze data

• Report findings in the format of a scientific manuscript

• Presentation at Medical Student Research Day in April 2015 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, Educational

intervention, 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 by students [end of Sept]

• Students meet with potential lead mentors

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

December 13, 2013

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

Deadlines based on start date (Jan-March 2014)

• Proposals reviewed by Med Student Research Committee

• Start Discovery: Must have “approved” proposal and IRB approval

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

• Final Product: 8-10 page report in scientific manuscript format—due January 14, 2015

• Presentation at Medical Student Research Day (April 2015)

Discovery—Timeline IIIDiscovery—Timeline III

• Mentor MUST review 2 page proposal and final paper before submission

• NO EXTENSTIONS FOR FINAL DISCOVERY PAPER DEADLINE (January 14, 2015)

• 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 research 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 Sites of Prior International Discovery Projects

•Africa (Ethiopia, Rwanda, Togo, Kenya, Mali, South Africa)

•Latin America (Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)•Asia (China)•Europe (England, Poland, Rep. of Georgia)

• Funding: Dean’s Office provides partial support; need to discuss with lead mentor above costs involved; foundations (e.g., IDSA and ASTMH Kean Fellowship)

Opportunity for projects outside Opportunity for projects outside EmoryEmory

but in USA but in USA (requires Emory co-mentor)(requires Emory co-mentor)• Examples of projects from prior classes

CDC

UCSF

NYU

Military (Air Force, Navy, other)

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

• NIH—opportunities as well!

Minimum Qualifications for Minimum Qualifications for Emory Faculty Lead MentorEmory Faculty Lead 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 — short course on Clinical and Translational Research during DISCOVERYDrs. Andi Shane and Beau Bruce are Course

DirectorsSessions on October 22 and 29, 2013May 19-21, 2014

Questions?Questions?