{"id":3980,"date":"2023-03-09T14:24:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T20:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/office-research\/?page_id=3980"},"modified":"2026-04-02T10:03:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T15:03:26","slug":"getting-started-in-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/office-research\/research-enrichment\/getting-started-in-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started in Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Research Training Electives<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; active_section=&#8221;0&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Find a Research Mentor + Mentor Directory&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1712237795330-eb299aac-8ec0&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Before reaching out to LSOM faculty consider the following information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be realistic about your time commitment<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate your research interests and understand your reason for committing to a project<\/li>\n<li>Think about mentor characteristics that appeal to your learning style and will challenge you for professional growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Consider utilizing the following email template to connect with faculty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dear Dr. [insert name],<\/p>\n<p>My name is ___ and I\u2019m a __ year medical student here at Long. I\u2019m interested in [insert discipline\/specialty], and am particularly interested in your work regarding [x interest]. I wanted to reach out to inquire if there are any opportunities to get involved with your research. I have [insert # of hours] hours each week this semester I can dedicate to your work. I would be comfortable doing a [lab work, literature review, survey, data analysis, etc.], but am open to other opportunities as well. [Include brief description of relevant experience if applicable]. Thank you in advance!<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>[Your name here]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1926 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/office-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2020\/09\/iStock-1023224308-1200x523-1-350x275-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"275\"><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 2.5em;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/office-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2026\/03\/LSOM-Mentors-Seeking-Medical-Students_-as-of-3.4.2026-1.xlsx\">Click Here to Download Our Current Mentor Directory<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;ELEC 5059: Introduction to Research Study Design&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1667020795139-385ba8d9-51d0&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]This course will provide students with an overview of basic research study design and methods. The goal of this elective is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to design a standard research protocol, thereby achieving success in their individual research endeavors. Through a combination of didactic lectures and individualized mentoring, students will learn how to conduct and interpret research literature, the basics of research ethics and regulatory considerations, and about basic study designs and data analysis. Throughout this semester long elective, students will work on a research protocol, and at the conclusion they will submit this protocol, thereby demonstrating their knowledge and application of the principles learned.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Dr. Jason Rosenfeld, Dr.P.H., M.P.H. for more information (rosenfeldj@uthscsa.edu)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;ELEC 5061: Basic Science Training for Medical Students&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1667020795148-23e1bcb5-c37c&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Course Goals:<\/h3>\n<p>The LSOM Basic Science Training Elective provides 1st and 2nd year medical students with technical training on fundamental basic science techniques.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Under a peer-to-peer teaching model, senior doctoral candidates lead the lectures and the hands-on technical trainings for medical students<\/li>\n<li>A formal training opportunity for medical students to learn fundamental basic science techniques from potential senior labmates<\/li>\n<li>Students will be better equipped with vetted technical skills to participate in basic science research during medical school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to Apply?<\/h3>\n<p>The elective class size is limited due to the laboratory resources required for the hands-on technical trainings, and the small group size will increase interaction opportunities for the students. To this end, the basic science training elective will support up to 20 students that will be separated into two 10-student groups. To be considered for enrollment, please review the course syllabus and complete the elective application. Applicants will be notified by email, if selected to register for the course.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/office-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2023\/08\/ELEC-5061-Syllabus-V5.0.pdf\">Basic Science Training Elective Syllabus<\/a> to determine if the course is a good fit for your schedule and research goals<\/li>\n<li>Complete the following <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-uthscsa.smapply.io\/prog\/basic_science_technical_training_for_medical_student_application\/\">Survey Monkey Application<\/a> by <strong>July 23, 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\n        <div class=\"panel colorized-border border-institutional single-border single-border-top\"  >\n              <div class=\"text-center\">\n              <div class=\"circle colorized-institutional close2x mid-icon\"><span><i class=\"icon-uth-shield\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n                <h2>Mentor Directory<\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n                <div class=\"loose-list line-delimited\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/office-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2026\/03\/LSOM-Mentors-Seeking-Medical-Students_-as-of-3.4.2026-1.xlsx\">Click here to find a list of LSOM Mentors, Projects, and Lab Expectations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"panel colorized-border border-institutional single-border single-border-top\"  >\n              <div class=\"text-center\">\n              <div class=\"circle colorized-institutional close2x mid-icon\"><span><i class=\"icon-uth-shield\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n                <h2>UTHSCSA Required Training<\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n                <div class=\"loose-list line-delimited\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uthscsa.edu\/vpr\/services\/approval\/personnel\/human\">Institutional Review Board (IRB)<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.citiprogram.org\/en\/homepage\/\">Citi Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redcap.uthscsa.edu\/REDCap\/surveys\/?s=4TKCEP74J347ML83\">VPR Research Concierge- Schedule an appointment with VPR regulatory and operational specialists<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">IRB team training requests, email IRB@uthscsa.edu<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uthscsa.edu\/vpr\/services\/approval-initiation\/personnel\/animal\">Institutional Animal Care Program<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"panel colorized-border border-institutional single-border single-border-top\"  >\n              <div class=\"text-center\">\n              <div class=\"circle colorized-institutional close2x mid-icon\"><span><i class=\"icon-uth-shield\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n                <h2>EPIC TRAINING<\/h2>\n              <\/div>\n                <div class=\"loose-list line-delimited\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">UT or UH Epic Access via Course Canvas- Student Affairs\/Clinic Credentialing<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">For further assistance, please contact medstudentaffairs@uthscsa.edu<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n            <\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<div class=\"flex-video widescreen\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/73PXf3rJHQA\" title=\"Passionate and Patient\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"flex-video widescreen\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xANqMceca4g\" title=\"Academic Medical Center\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221;][vc_column_text] Research Training Electives [\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; active_section=&#8221;0&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Find a Research Mentor + Mentor Directory&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1712237795330-eb299aac-8ec0&#8243;][vc_column_text]Before reaching out to LSOM faculty consider the following information Be realistic about your time commitment Evaluate your research interests and understand your reason for committing to a project Think about mentor characteristics that appeal to your learning [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":351,"featured_media":0,"parent":798,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/child-page.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3980","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - 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