Research
Residents participate in longitudinal scholarly projects designed to promote exploration into a topic of their interest. Experienced faculty within these fields serve as advisors and guide residents to develop projects based on their individual career goals and ideas. At the end of third year, residents present their projects to faculty and peers at a poster symposium. Many residents also choose to submit their project to journals or present at local, state and national meetings.
Projects may encompass any field of study including:
- Biomedical or Clinical Research
- Community Advocacy
- Global Health
- Medical Education
- Quality Improvement
Special Research Tracks
Resident research committee:
- Comprised of 2-3 resident representatives selected from each class, and two chief residents. The committee aims to cultivate and facilitate resident scholarship interests and opportunities.
- Databases: scholarly work information and mentors from senior residents; open projects submitted by faculty looking to work with residents
- Workshop series: learn from panel of senior residents/fellows and their experiences during residency, group learning with faculty facilitators on key topics, interactive sessions led by university collaborators
Below are examples of recent and current scholarly projects:
- Winner of UTSW Pediatric Research Award: The Effect of ACE Inhibitors on AV Valve Regurgitation Among Patients with Single Ventricles
- Winner of UTSW Pediatric Research Award: Does FGF23 Cause Left Ventricular Hypertrophy? Investigations in a knockout mouse model
- Community-Based Developmental Screenings
- Predicting the need for significant neonatal resuscitation following the delivery of late preterm neonates
- Coarctation of the aorta: Future risk despite adequate repair
- Assessment of Reading and Public Library Awareness
- Development of a Patient Education Curriculum in Rural Haiti
- Improving Communication Between Fetal Center Consultants and Referring Physicians