Research Track
Residents interested in research can apply to the Brown University Research Scholarship Track (BURST) at the end of their PGY-1 year. This track provides residents with mentorship matching, project selection, and tailored support in reaching their scholarship goals. Residents who participate in our research track also attend a quarterly seminar which addresses more in-depth research topics including how to design and defend a study, analytical tools for data presentation, how to write a quality manuscript in a timely manner, and ethical principles in conducting research. This track is led by our department’s Director of Resident Research, Lawren Wellisch MD, ScM.
Research Elective
As part of an individualized curriculum, residents interested in completing research or scholarly activities can choose to dedicate a portion of their elective time to working on research or scholarship-related activities. Elective time can be used for any portion of the scholarship experience including, but not limited to, data collection, abstract and poster development, or manuscript writing.
Research Curriculum
Education on research topics such as project selection, abstract and manuscript development, and clinical statistics is integrated into our program’s yearly lecture series.
Conferences
The Department of Pediatrics hosts an annual Pediatrics Scholarship Day where residents, fellows, and attendings present their scholarly work. Residents are also strongly encouraged to present their work at local and national meetings and are eligible to receive financial support for presentations at conferences requiring travel.