Medical student research opportunities: a survey of osteopathic medical schools in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Context

It is important for colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs) to provide opportunities for osteopathic medical students (OMSs) to conduct research under the guidance of professional researchers. However, COMs historically lag behind allopathic medical schools in research offerings for medical students. The literature would benefit from a synopsis of research opportunities for OMSs at COMs.

Objectives

This study aims to assess the availability of research opportunities currently offered to OMSs and to identify structured research programs (SRPs) to provide data that may help COMs expand such opportunities.

Methods

Two online surveys were developed. The General Survey asked about general research opportunities, research requirements, and SRPs, which we define as o

SUBMITTER: Hamby T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9131179 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature