Research Fellowship
The program, led by Drs. Jonathan Rupp and Tim Moran, is designed to develop and hone the skills necessary to become an independent clinician-researcher and nationally recognized leader in emergency medicine research.
The first year of the two-year program concentrates on didactic coursework (e.g., MPH, MSCR, or Certificate in Translational Research curriculum) and conducting preliminary work on a research project. During the second year, fellows finish their coursework and prepare a grant for submission to a federal agency. Fellows will also have teaching and clinical duties. Clinical research fellows join the Emory Department of Emergency Medicine at the rank of Associate in the Emory Clinic. For candidates who currently hold a Master’s level degree in a relevant field, the fellowship curriculum can be specifically tailored to their needs.
Funding from the Georgia Clinical Translation Science Institute KL2 award is available to qualified applicants to offset the cost of tuition and support for a reduction in clinical effort.
Program Details
- Opportunity to obtain a Masters level degree (MSCR or MPH)
- SAEM Accredited Research Fellowship
- Length of Fellowship: 2 years with Masters Curriculum
- Start: July 1
- Number of Positions: 1 -2 per year
To Apply
Submit a current Curriculum Vitae to Dr. Jonathan Rupp
Goals
- To provide mentored research career development in Emergency Medicine research as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed Emergency Medicine and general readership medical journals; local, national, and international recognition as a content expert in an area of focus; and demonstrated skill in grant writing that leads to sustained extramural funding from national funding agencies.
- To develop applicants into an independently funded Emergency Medicine researcher.
- To provide opportunities to gain experience as a mentor and educator for Emergency Medicine residents, rotating medical students, and other students.
- To obtain and sharpen clinical skills necessary to maintain excellence in clinical practice and develop specialized expertise in a chosen area of research focus.
Research Objectives
- Link knowledge of medicine with analytic science including statistical reasoning, decision analysis, probability theory, analytical epidemiology, and informatics.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the principles of evidence-based medicine, bioethics, clinical trials design, and regulations involving human and animal subjects, scientific writing, and responsible research conduct.
- Define and develop an area of research interest and expertise.
- Develop a mentor-mentee relationship in an area of focus.
- Develop short-term and long-term research plans to accomplish scholarly and career objectives.
- Design and implement one or more studies in a chosen area of interest.
- Produce intellectual products, including one or more abstracts suitable for presentation at a national and international conference; one or more articles suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed specialty or general medical journal; and a draft "PHS 398" caliber grant proposal suitable for submission to a federal funding agency.
- Develop skills in presenting scientific papers at regional and national academic conferences.
- Develop the scientific and grant-writing skills necessary to successfully obtain funding from extramural agencies.
Clinical Objectives
- Obtain and sharpen clinical skills necessary to maintain excellence in clinical practice.
- Develop an area of clinical expertise that is complementary to the candidate’s chosen area of research focus.
- Pass the examinations necessary to secure ABEM or ABOEM certification in Emergency Medicine
Teaching Objectives
- Deliver two lectures per year to emergency medicine residents (preferably in the focus area).
- Develop and deliver research education lectures to faculty and residents.
- Participate in other departmental educational activities such as journal club, grand rounds, research committee, and resident/student teaching.
- Present research results and experience to the Department at the end of the 2-year cycle.
- Provide formal mentorship to selected emergency medicine residents/students working on research projects including project development, IRB submission, data analysis and production of an intellectual product.
- Develop skills in public speaking.
Leadership
Contact Us
Jonathan Rupp, PhD, Associate Professor, Director of Research
Michael Roy McCaw, Physician Services Coordinator