How we do this
Research is seamlessly built into the BSMS curriculum. Student-Selected Components (SSCs) in years 1 and 3 provide the chance to get involved in research at an early stage, while all students conduct an Individual Research Project (IRP) in year 4. This involves collaborative research with a member(s) of faculty to develop a hypothesis, design methodology, data collection and analysis, and a written report.
INSPIRE activities at BSMS
- Encouraging BSMS students to gain experience and understanding of research
- Facilitating collaborative research between students and members of the faculty
- Changes in the core curriculum (i.e., research methods teaching in years 1-3) to equip and empower students with the necessary research skills
- Research focused Student-Selected Components (SSCs)
- Research clinics to discuss ideas/questions and study design/methods (contact Prof Anjum Memon)
- BSMS Research Society
- Advice and guidance for writing/submitting abstract for presentation at a conference (contact Prof Anjum Memon)
- Financial support for conference presentation, with a maximum of £300 per undergraduate medical student per CALENDER YEAR
- Advice and guidance for writing papers, book chapters, review articles and conducting meta-analysis (contact Prof Anjum Memon)
- Showcasing of students’ research outputs (please send electronic copy of conference poster/published paper to Lewis von Biel)
- Networking and taster events/placements
- Departmental academic seminars (contact the respective Departmental Assistant)
- Participation in National Students Association of Medical Research (NSAMR) and INSPIRE led conferences
The Academy of Medical Sciences website contains further information about the programme, which involves all UK medical, dental and veterinary schools.
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