Research During Residency

Marc Benayoun MD, PhD

Conflict of Interest

No conflict of interest financial or otherwise to declare.

Outline

• Why should I do research?• When should I do research?• How do I do research?• Who do I do research with?• What kind of project should I

pick?• Where do I present my

findings?

Why Should I Do Research?

• Chance to gain deeper understanding of a subject• Become a stakeholder in an area of medicine and for patient care (rooting for your

home team)• Work on critical reasoning and evidence-based medicine• More satisfaction during residency experience• Get into a good fellowship program or build your resume for academics• “Today’s research is tomorrow’s practice” – Dr. Reed Dunnick (Michigan, ARRS past-

Pres)• Turf protection begins with establishing leadership within a field through research• ADVANCE THE CARE OF OUR PATIENTS

Why Should I Do Research?

Lam et al., AJR May 2016

When Should I Do Research?

When Should I Do Research?

Who Should I Do Research With?

Too Many People to List! Depends upon interests and availability of PI

Dr. Krupinski, Vice Chair for Research

Residency Research Track Director

How Do I Begin to Get Involved in Research?

• Talk to attendings about their research projects• Let them know you are interested in doing research• Take initiative and be proactive• It’s a bit like…

What Kind of Project Should I Pick?

• Basic Science Research• Translational Research• Policy and Economics• Quality Improvement• Educational Research

Where Do I Present My Findings?

Following Slides Courtesy of Dr. Sadigh

• McCormick Place in Chicago in Nov./Dec.• 55,000 attendees annually • Abstract submission deadline: April• Membership and registration for trainees:

Free• Trainee Prizes

• Volunteer to Serve on an RSNA CommitteeResident and Fellow Committee

• RSNA Grant

• Introduction to Academic Radiology

• Consists of over 3,000 academic radiologists, residents, and fellows.

• April in Hollywood Florida• Abstract submission deadline: September• Membership: $60• Registration: $450• Trainee Awards, A3CR3 research award, Whitely award,

Memorial award, RAHSR Harvey L. Neiman award

• Volunteer to serve in affinity groups: RAHSR, RRA, A3CR2

• AUR/ACR/RAHSR/RRA Scholar program• One to One Mentor program• AUR Taskforce

• 2,500 radiologists• May in New Orleans• Abstract submission deadline: September• Membership: free• Registration: $200• Trainee awards• Introduction to Academic Radiology

• May in Washington, DC• Abstract submission deadline: January• Membership: free• Registration: free• RFS section

• Volunteer to serve in commissions or committee

• Fellowships:Quality and SafteyScholarly publishingGovernment relationsEconomics and Health policyEducation

Subspecialty Meetings

Acknowledgements

• Dr. Srini Tridandapani• Dr. David Schuster• Dr. Amit Saindane• Dr. Mark Mullins• Dr. Carolyn Meltzer• Dr. Elizabeth Krupinski• Dr. Jason Allen• Dr. Tarek Hanna• Dr. Chad Holder• Dr. James Provenzale• Dr. Ho

Questions??mbenayo@emory.edu