Funding & Other Resources

The Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Office for Research has limited funds (available on a first-come, first-serve basis) to assist medical students with the cost of publication fees. Awards are typically limited to $500 per student and are not made until a manuscript has been accepted for publication. Funds will not be approved for publication in journals that have been flagged as potentially predatory by the Briscoe Library, students interested in receiving this assistance are strongly encouraged to reach out to the library in advance of submitting their request. To request this type of assistance, please complete the following application.

 

LSOM Medical Student Publication Fee Assistance Form

Medical students are encouraged to speak at a local/national conference, present posters, or participate in an international healthcare delivery elective in their studies. To request assistance with attending a conference, please

COVID-19 Restrictions:

Students are not allowed to travel throughout AY 20-21 but may still attend/present at a virtual conference. To qualify for assistance to attend a conference at which you are presenting, you must be an active medical student, have documented financial need, and be in good academic standing. In-state students should contact Jennifer Bitoni Hernandez in the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education for assistance. Out-of-state students should complete the form at the following link: LSOM Medical Student Conference Attendance Assistance Form. Please note, funding is typically limited to $500 per student and processed as a reimbursement after participation in the conference.

The S4S Program provides students access to research design, data science, and statistical analysis resources including education, hands-on modern data analytics, and mentoring provided by faculty and staff from the Department of Population Health Sciences.

The DEADLINE for submitting a request for assistance through this program is before the START of your project with a target of research publication within 12 months. Early collaboration on study, design, data collection, and analytic plans are essential for a rigorous, efficient, and impactful study. For additional guidance, see S4S Guidelines 2020.

To apply for the Stats 4 Students program, please complete the form here. Select “Yes” for the section asking about answering questions regarding funding and include the following responses to ensure your request is processed under the S4S program:

Funded or not: Funded

Funding type: Contract

Contract: S4S

Please note, submitting a request through this mechanism does not guarantee services will be provided. Resources are limited to a first-come, first serve basis so get your request in quickly to take part in this highly competitive program. Questions about the program may be addressed to gelfondjal@uthscsa.edu.

All research involving animal or human subjects, specimens, or records is governed by federal regulations to protect subjects and their privacy. These regulations apply to medical students and their projects. Students must have specific training in relevant research ethics (available online, see below) and must submit applications for IRB or IACUC approval in advance of collecting data. There are no exceptions.  Turnaround time for IRB or IACUC approval can be six weeks or longer, depending on the risk to the subject for participating in the study. Faculty mentors are responsible for ensuring student compliance on these any other regulatory or university policies appropriate to their research activities.

Institutional Review Board (IRB – Human Subjects)
Citi Training (Human Subjects Training, etc.)
IRB Training
Institutional Animal Care Program
IACUC Training

Note: Any research done with human subjects in non-UTHSCSA institutions (such as University Hospital or clinics, VA Hospital or clinics, or other hospitals, community programs or agencies) will require approval by that institution in addition to UTHSCSA approval. This step requires additional preparation and wait time. Discuss the approval process with your mentor early in the collaboration to ensure realistic timelines for completing project milestones.

Please note the Office for Research does not grant access to Sunrise or EPIC. The information provided below is provided for your convenience and should be confirmed with your mentor. Complete the UHS Epic Access Packet. Email completed packets to research@uhs-sa.com for approval.

Helpful Tips:

• Complete through Primary Work location
• Select Researcher
• Provide the IRB protocol number (HSC)
• A supervisor (mentor) will need to print/sign pages 1 &  2
• Select either new ID or update existing ID (if one is already available)
• A witness will need to sign the confidentiality form
• It is also recommended to be listed on the Personnel Roster for the IRB protocol

Alphonso Chiscano Summer Research Internship Award in General Thoracic Surgery
The Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at UT Health San Antonio is pleased to announce a Summer Research Stipend award for 2021 in honor of Dr. Alphonso Chiscano. The purpose of the award is to introduce the field of General Thoracic Surgery to either a first or second year medical student who is interested in performing research, with goals of broadening their educational experience by providing an opportunity to spend their summer break performing research within the Division of General Thoracic Surgery. This program is funded and administered by the Cardiothoracic Research Professorship and will provide a stipend of $1,000 to the successful applicant.

The MD candidate chosen will be enthusiastic, motivated, a self-starter, goal-oriented and potentially interested in cardiothoracic surgery as a career choice. It is expected that the awardee will devote his/her summer break full time to research project(s), with additional time and effort throughout the year as necessary to see the project through to fruition.

Candidates must be a first or second year medical student in good standing as of January 2021, be available for a short interview (15-30 minutes), and submit an updated CV and a personal statement not exceeding one-page outlining their interests and what they hope to accomplish (i.e., a publication, learn new skill, exposure to CT surgery, etc.).

If selected, award recipients will be mentored by the faculty members and must agree to submit a time sheet report within 30 days of completion of their summer internship. They will also be expected – at a minimum – to present at the next LSOM Research Day. Applications will be accepted through Jun 11, 2021 (Friday); the award winner will be notified by Jul 01, 2021.

To Apply:
Applications can be filled out online at following REDCap Student interest survey. Please be sure to indicate you are interested in this Scholarship Award in the Comments sections of the REDCap questionnaire. Applicants should also notify Dr. Nitin Das of their application via email to DasN@uthscsa.edu.
Please visit this webpage for a brief summary of recent projects in the department.

For any questions or clarifications about this opportunity, please email DasN@uthscsa.edu or call 210.567.2878.

Library Resources

• UT Health Science Library Home Page
• Liaison Librarian to the School of Medicine Resource Page

Publication Resources

• Defining the Role of Authors and Contributors
• Share Your Research: How to Give a Good Talk FREE Course

Professional Organizations

• Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)