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Student Research at VCOM

Research is integral to the Osteopathic medical education process during undergraduate and residency training.聽 Likewise, incorporating research into your career as a practicing Osteopathic physician can be a very rewarding experience.聽 Because of this, SWAG视频is pleased to facilitate student research and help students identify opportunities in their area of interest.

Whether you are seeking research experience in a specific field to help you with your residency application or are just interested in conducting research because you like the investigative process, SWAG视频has a place for you.

Follow these steps to get started

  • Students interested in participating in research while at SWAG视频must be in good academic standing.聽 For help with this determination, the student may consult with the Associate Dean for Medical Education and/or the Associate Dean for Biomedical Affairs and Research on his/her campus.聽 Research is important, but good academic performance has the higher priority.
  • Students seeking to perform research are encouraged to contact the Associate Dean for Biomedical Affairs and Research on their campus for help and guidance.
  • Students may contact directly the faculty member of interest to discuss the research area and to ask about opportunities for working with that faculty member.聽 Faculty time for mentoring research and space available in the lab or clinic setting is limited.聽 Therefore, it is a good idea to have a couple of projects / areas in mind to allow flexibility in finding a research opportunity.
  • Students participating in research must be associated with a faculty mentor or advisor with an established research program or the skills and ability to conduct a research program.聽 This includes students who are interested in developing their own research program, or who wish to develop a publication or poster/abstract for presentation at a meeting or conference.聽 Students must meet with the appropriate Associate Dean to discuss their research participation prior to identifying a mentor.聽 Students will need approval from the Vice President for Research, as well as either the Associate Dean for Biomedical Affairs and Research or the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs prior to beginning research, publishing any papers, presenting any posters or abstracts at meetings and/or conferences, or speaking at any meetings and/or conferences.聽聽聽聽
  • Students are strongly encouraged to work out a research plan with their faculty mentor that includes scholarly activity, such as poster presentation at SWAG视频Research Day or a national research conference, and/or a publication in a journal.聽 This type of accomplishment will give you a solid credential on your CV and residency application, which will serve you well in the residency selection process.

Students interested in research must follow the above policies and read the policies and procedures outlined in the聽

Please contact the Associate Dean for Biomedical Affairs and Research on your campus if you have any questions or need any additional guidance.聽 Best wishes for a great experience!

Research News

November 30, 2024

SWAG视频Hosts 10th Annual Research Retreat

Ten years ago, when Gunnar Brolinson, DO, launched VCOM鈥檚 first-ever research retreat, he didn鈥檛 know that the retreat would continue to grow鈥攋ust as the College itself has. Yet, with the help of many hands across the last decade, the College recently hosted its 10th retreat, welcoming researchers from all four campuses, plus partners including government agencies, universities, and more.
November 30, 2024

SWAG视频Research Collaboration with Virginia Tech Earns NIH Funding

Gunnar Brolinson, DO, VCOM鈥檚 vice president for research, is the principal investigator on a research project that has recently been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
July 31, 2024

Strengthening VCOM鈥檚 Partnership with Auburn University through Obesity and Diabetes Research

Obesity is a growing health crisis affecting nearly 20% of the global adult population. It is associated with increased severity of infections, reduced responses to vaccines and increased risk for autoimmune disease. Further, it is a factor in major metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease. Despite the widespread nature of obesity, however, the mechanisms underlying obesity-associated immune system dysfunction are poorly understood.
April 30, 2024

VCOM-Virginia Researcher of the Year: Harsha Bhagtani, MD

VCOM-Virginia is home to some pretty amazing faculty, which makes it difficult to choose just one each year for Researcher of the Year. This year鈥檚 recipient, Harsha Bhagtani, MD, is the discipline chair for pediatrics and is devoted to making sure her students have ample opportunities to engage in research with her.
March 31, 2024

Collaborative SWAG视频and Virginia Tech Research Projects to Study Low Back Pain

Low back pain (LBP) is a condition that affects millions of people each year. It is the leading cause of disability worldwide and the condition for which the greatest number of people may benefit from rehabilitation.聽
March 31, 2024

VCOM-Carolinas鈥 Student Researcher of the Year Max Muir

Amidst the resounding success of VCOM-Carolinas鈥 Research Recognition Day, held on campus February 9, emerged a student researcher who, according to the SROY Selection Committee 鈥渆xemplifies a dedication to osteopathic research, leadership in osteopathic research, professional development, and the embodiment of osteopathic philosophy鈥: Max Muir.

Interested in the DO with Research Distinction? After successfully completing the project the student will be awarded a Research Distinction degree designation at graduation.

DO with Research Distinction