ABS Course Process and Descriptions

Process for adding an ABS research course to your schedule:

1.  Meet with the faculty mentor of the project/research activity being proposed no later than 45 days prior to starting the block to:

A:  Outline your role in the project.

B:  Identify any pre-work, background readings or IRB training that needs to be done prior to the start of the block.

C:  Define a timeline for completion of your work.

D:  Identify the scope of the scholarly paper/presentation (ie written paper for submission to a journal, oral presentation at a regional/national meeting, or an oral presentation and discussion of your work within the appropriate department).

2.  Complete and submit the ABS Proposal Form and add/drop form to the Medical Student Support Specialist in the OME (MA215) no later than 45 days prior to starting the block.  In order to receive credit through the appropriate department, the form will include the signatures of:  the faculty mentor and designated department director.

3.  Submissions received in the OME less than 45 days prior to starting the block may not be approved.