Participation in research activities while in medical school is endorsed by medical students.1 Curricular programs aimed at supporting medical student research have been effective and well received.2,3 Research support is provided on a multitude of fronts, including central coordination by the office of medical education, faculty-student matching, financial support, and tailoring projects sensitive to student schedules. Students are able to build meaningful relationships with faculty mentors and develop systematic thinking, data analysis, and literature review skills. In addition, research is a means for students to contribute to their area of interest by demonstrating a zeal for scientific inquiry, thus enhancing their competitiveness for residency positions.4,5 For those willing to commit the time, participation in research is an invaluable medical school experience.
Medical students founded the Research Interest Group (RIG) at University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) to improve medical student access to research opportunities. An informal survey, conducted in 2010, indicated high levels of research interest and participation amongst JABSOM medical students. Students also desired more research opportunities in clinical, community health, primary care, and community outreach.6 RIG continues to provide educational opportunities through a series of research seminars and strives to streamline the research process for all medical students.
The purpose of this study was to assess medical student support for an online, searchable, and continually updated database of research opportunities at JABSOM. In addition, information on student satisfaction with current resources for research opportunities was collected.
Participation in research activities while in medical school is endorsed by medical students.1 Curricular programs aimed at supporting medical student research have been effective and well received.2,3 Research support is provided on a multitude of fronts, including central coordination by the office of medical education, faculty-student matching, financial support, and tailoring projects sensitive to student schedules. Students are able to build meaningful relationships with faculty mentors and develop systematic thinking, data analysis, and literature review skills. In addition, research is a means for students to contribute to their area of interest by demonstrating a zeal for scientific inquiry, thus enhancing their competitiveness for residency positions.4,5 For those willing to commit the time, participation in research is an invaluable medical school experience.
Medical students founded the Research Interest Group (RIG) at University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) to improve medical student access to research opportunities. An informal survey, conducted in 2010, indicated high levels of research interest and participation amongst JABSOM medical students. Students also desired more research opportunities in clinical, community health, primary care, and community outreach.6 RIG continues to provide educational opportunities through a series of research seminars and strives to streamline the research process for all medical students.
The purpose of this study was to assess medical student support for an online, searchable, and continually updated database of research opportunities at JABSOM. In addition, information on student satisfaction with current resources for research opportunities was collected.
Participation in research activities while in medical school is endorsed by medical students.1 Curricular programs aimed at supporting medical student research have been effective and well received.2,3 Research support is provided on a multitude of fronts, including central coordination by the office of medical education, faculty-student matching, financial support, and tailoring projects sensitive to student schedules. Students are able to build meaningful relationships with faculty mentors and develop systematic thinking, data analysis, and literature review skills. In addition, research is a means for students to contribute to their area of interest by demonstrating a zeal for scientific inquiry, thus enhancing their competitiveness for residency positions.4,5 For those willing to commit the time, participation in research is an invaluable medical school experience.
Medical students founded the Research Interest Group (RIG) at University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) to improve medical student access to research opportunities. An informal survey, conducted in 2010, indicated high levels of research interest and participation amongst JABSOM medical students. Students also desired more research opportunities in clinical, community health, primary care, and community outreach.6 RIG continues to provide educational opportunities through a series of research seminars and strives to streamline the research process for all medical students.
The purpose of this study was to assess medical student support for an online, searchable, and continually updated database of research opportunities at JABSOM. In addition, information on student satisfaction with current resources for research opportunities was collected.
Participation in research activities while in medical school is endorsed by medical students.1 Curricular programs aimed at supporting medical student research have been effective and well received.2,3 Research support is provided on a multitude of fronts, including central coordination by the office of medical education, faculty-student matching, financial support, and tailoring projects sensitive to student schedules. Students are able to build meaningful relationships with faculty mentors and develop systematic thinking, data analysis, and literature review skills. In addition, research is a means for students to contribute to their area of interest by demonstrating a zeal for scientific inquiry, thus enhancing their competitiveness for residency positions.4,5 For those willing to commit the time, participation in research is an invaluable medical school experience.
Medical students founded the Research Interest Group (RIG) at University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) to improve medical student access to research opportunities. An informal survey, conducted in 2010, indicated high levels of research interest and participation amongst JABSOM medical students. Students also desired more research opportunities in clinical, community health, primary care, and community outreach.6 RIG continues to provide educational opportunities through a series of research seminars and strives to streamline the research process for all medical students.
The purpose of this study was to assess medical student support for an online, searchable, and continually updated database of research opportunities at JABSOM. In addition, information on student satisfaction with current resources for research opportunities was collected.
Participation in research activities while in medical school is endorsed by medical students.1 Curricular programs aimed at supporting medical student research have been effective and well received.2,3 Research support is provided on a multitude of fronts, including central coordination by the office of medical education, faculty-student matching, financial support, and tailoring projects sensitive to student schedules. Students are able to build meaningful relationships with faculty mentors and develop systematic thinking, data analysis, and literature review skills. In addition, research is a means for students to contribute to their area of interest by demonstrating a zeal for scientific inquiry, thus enhancing their competitiveness for residency positions.4,5 For those willing to commit the time, participation in research is an invaluable medical school experience.
Medical students founded the Research Interest Group (RIG) at University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) to improve medical student access to research opportunities. An informal survey, conducted in 2010, indicated high levels of research interest and participation amongst JABSOM medical students. Students also desired more research opportunities in clinical, community health, primary care, and community outreach.6 RIG continues to provide educational opportunities through a series of research seminars and strives to streamline the research process for all medical students.
The purpose of this study was to assess medical student support for an online, searchable, and continually updated database of research opportunities at JABSOM. In addition, information on student satisfaction with current resources for research opportunities was collected.
Participation in research activities while in medical school is endorsed by medical students.1 Curricular programs aimed at supporting medical student research have been effective and well received.2,3 Research support is provided on a multitude of fronts, including central coordination by the office of medical education, faculty-student matching, financial support, and tailoring projects sensitive to student schedules. Students are able to build meaningful relationships with faculty mentors and develop systematic thinking, data analysis, and literature review skills. In addition, research is a means for students to contribute to their area of interest by demonstrating a zeal for scientific inquiry, thus enhancing their competitiveness for residency positions.4,5 For those willing to commit the time, participation in research is an invaluable medical school experience.
Medical students founded the Research Interest Group (RIG) at University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) to improve medical student access to research opportunities. An informal survey, conducted in 2010, indicated high levels of research interest and participation amongst JABSOM medical students. Students also desired more research opportunities in clinical, community health, primary care, and community outreach.6 RIG continues to provide educational opportunities through a series of research seminars and strives to streamline the research process for all medical students.
The purpose of this study was to assess medical student support for an online, searchable, and continually updated database of research opportunities at JABSOM. In addition, information on student satisfaction with current resources for research opportunities was collected.
Participation in research activities while in medical school is endorsed by medical students.1 Curricular programs aimed at supporting medical student research have been effective and well received.2,3 Research support is provided on a multitude of fronts, including central coordination by the office of medical education, faculty-student matching, financial support, and tailoring projects sensitive to student schedules. Students are able to build meaningful relationships with faculty mentors and develop systematic thinking, data analysis, and literature review skills. In addition, research is a means for students to contribute to their area of interest by demonstrating a zeal for scientific inquiry, thus enhancing their competitiveness for residency positions.4,5 For those willing to commit the time, participation in research is an invaluable medical school experience.
Medical students founded the Research Interest Group (RIG) at University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) to improve medical student access to research opportunities. An informal survey, conducted in 2010, indicated high levels of research interest and participation amongst JABSOM medical students. Students also desired more research opportunities in clinical, community health, primary care, and community outreach.6 RIG continues to provide educational opportunities through a series of research seminars and strives to streamline the research process for all medical students.
The purpose of this study was to assess medical student support for an online, searchable, and continually updated database of research opportunities at JABSOM. In addition, information on student satisfaction with current resources for research opportunities was collected.
Participation in research activities while in medical school is endorsed by medical students.1 Curricular programs aimed at supporting medical student research have been effective and well received.2,3 Research support is provided on a multitude of fronts, including central coordination by the office of medical education, faculty-student matching, financial support, and tailoring projects sensitive to student schedules. Students are able to build meaningful relationships with faculty mentors and develop systematic thinking, data analysis, and literature review skills. In addition, research is a means for students to contribute to their area of interest by demonstrating a zeal for scientific inquiry, thus enhancing their competitiveness for residency positions.4,5 For those willing to commit the time, participation in research is an invaluable medical school experience.
Medical students founded the Research Interest Group (RIG) at University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) to improve medical student access to research opportunities. An informal survey, conducted in 2010, indicated high levels of research interest and participation amongst JABSOM medical students. Students also desired more research opportunities in clinical, community health, primary care, and community outreach.6 RIG continues to provide educational opportunities through a series of research seminars and strives to streamline the research process for all medical students.
The purpose of this study was to assess medical student support for an online, searchable, and continually updated database of research opportunities at JABSOM. In addition, information on student satisfaction with current resources for research opportunities was collected.
