Emergency Medicine Research

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Department
Emergency Medicine
Course Number
EMED 504
Course Title Emergency Medicine Research
Course Director
Andrew Meltzer, MD; Ali Pourmand, MD
Length (Weeks)

2, 4
When Offered

All year; 3 month minimum advance notice required for registration
Prerequisites

None
Availability Notes

3 month minimum advance notice required for registration. The Research Elective Request Form (Registration Form 2302-RE) found at "Forms for Students" on the MD Registrar website should be completed by the student and signed in advance of starting this elective.
Contact Name
Dr. Meltzer
Contact Phone
Contact Fax
Contact Email
ameltzer@mfa.gwu.edu
Other Contacts

Dr. Pourmand (apourmand@mfa.gwu.edu)
Location
Limit
None
Report

Contact course directors
Evaluation

Project evaluation - and see below.
Description

This is a 2 or 4 week elective with a project focusing on a selected topic of Emergency Medicine. Project can involve clinical or bench research but must be approved and directly monitored by a GW Emergency Medicine faculty member. Students should contact course directors at least 12 weeks before their elective is scheduled to begin research preparation. 

Course Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Critically evaluate scientific literature, identifying gaps in knowledge and exploring evidence-based approaches in a chosen field.
  2. Synthesize information gleaned through various research tools and methodologies, including systematic reviews and observational studies, tailored to the specific type of study the student will be engaged in.
  3. Create an abstract for a national conference.
  4. Demonstrate ability to present research through written reports, publications, or oral presentations, aiming for clear, professional, and impactful communication of scientific insights.
Additional Notes

The Research Elective Request Form (Registration Form 2302-RE) found at "Forms for Students" on the MD Registrar website should be completed by the student and signed in advance of starting this elective.

Research mentors should provide an evaluation of each student's performance and send to student and registrar; mentors can use the Abbreviated Evaluation & Grade Form (Grade Form 2302-AE) found at "Forms for Faculty & Staff" on the MD Registrar website.