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SURG 238

Practical Introduction to Surgical Research

UNITS:1-2
GRADING:Medical Option (Med-Ltr-CR/NC)
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

This course is designed to accelerate students' readiness to conduct independent clinical research. We will provide pearls for every key research step, from idea generation to efficient manuscript writing. Topics ranging from data analysis pitfalls to writing effective cover letters will elevate students' academic productivity potential regardless of prior research background. Students will leave every lecture with practical skills to apply. Students will draft and receive 1:1 feedback on a Med Scholars grant throughout the quarter, culminating in a grant proposal ready for submission to the Med Scholars committee.

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1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 14547
0 / 30 enrolled
DAYS:Wednesday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
George, Elizabeth, Kundu, Souma, Delitto, Daniel
units

SURG 238: Practical Introduction to Surgical Research

1-2 units · Medical Option (Med-Ltr-CR/NC)

This course is designed to accelerate students' readiness to conduct independent clinical research. We will provide pearls for every key research step, from idea generation to efficient manuscript writing. Topics ranging from data analysis pitfalls to writing effective cover letters will elevate students' academic productivity potential regardless of prior research background. Students will leave every lecture with practical skills to apply. Students will draft and receive 1:1 feedback on a Med Scholars grant throughout the quarter, culminating in a grant proposal ready for submission to the Med Scholars committee.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Lecture — Wednesday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM — George, Elizabeth, Kundu, Souma, Delitto, Daniel (Graduate)

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