Resident Research Overview
Residents complete a scholarly research project with support from OB-GYN research faculty and staff. This page outlines yearly milestones, research topics, available support, and helpful resources.
Research Milestones
Each resident develops a scholarly project during training, beginning with topic selection and ending with presentation and manuscript submission.
| PGY Level | Milestone |
|---|---|
| PGY-1 | Complete required human subjects training, identify a research topic, and present a research proposal to the department in May. |
| PGY-2 | Obtain IRB approval and begin data collection and analysis. |
| PGY-3 | Complete the study and present results to the department in May. |
| PGY-4 | Submit a manuscript. Top abstracts may be forwarded to TAOG for presentation in October. |
Research Topics Covered
- Library skills and accessing medical literature
- Study designs commonly used in clinical research
- Interpreting basic statistical tests
- Qualitative research and focus groups
- Critiquing and writing journal articles
Available Research Support
OB-GYN research faculty and staff are available to help residents move their projects forward.
- HIPAA training
- IRB guidance and instructions
- Literature reviews
- Proposal writing
- iRIS submissions
- Research opportunities and funding information
Research Resources
- 15 Steps to Good Research
- March of Dimes Perinatal Stats
- Designing Clinical Research, Third Edition, by Stephen B. Hulley, M.D., M.P.H., and colleagues.
- A Dictionary of Epidemiology, Fifth Edition, edited by Miquel Porta.
Contact OB-GYN Research
For research support or more information, email elp-obgynresearch@ttep.edu.