The MSPE Research Section

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The MSPE Research Section

• Karen Zier, PhD
• Associate Dean for Medical Student Research

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Research Section - MSPE

• This section of the MSPE highlights an aspect of
  the creative and original work you have done.
• It is one of the ways you can stand out to
  program directors.

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RESEARCH at MOUNT SINAI   Students
Name   PROJECT 1   Title   Time
devoted to project Dates Hours/week
  Mentor Name ___________________________
__________________
Department _________________________________
_______ Email _______________________________
______________   Project description
Specific aims and conclusions only (five sentence
maximum)   Manuscript(s) published, in
press, or submitted. Authors Title
Journal, volume, pages, year   Abstract(s)
resulting Authors Title Journal,
volume, pages, year (if published) Meeting
where presented (name, location, date) Did
you present the work? Poster or oral
presentation?   Mentor Name
___________________________________________
Email ___________________________________________

   
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Some Definitions

• Published the manuscript is in print in a
  journal.
• In press the manuscript has been formally
  accepted for publication, but the issue has not
  yet been printed and distributed.
• Submitted you have sent in a manuscript for
  review by a journal and it is under consideration
  for publication.

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Guidelines - Research Section 

• The grid will be included in the letter exactly
  as you submit it, aside from minor editing, once
  the information is verified.
• It includes research papers and abstracts done
  while you were in medical school. 
• Submitted manuscripts will be included, but not
  manuscripts in preparation.

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Guidelines - 2

•  You do not have to have published a manuscript
  or written an abstract to include a description
  of a project you worked on.
• Research honors are considered only if won by and
  awarded to you directly, not to your mentor.
• Research honors will be requested, along with all
  other honors, and included as part of the
  academic portion of the MSPE.

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Guidelines - 3

• Hard copies of each manuscript published, in
  press, or submitted for publication and each
  abstract presented, accepted for presentation, or
  submitted must be submitted.
• No citation will be included unless a hard copy
  has been submitted.

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Guidelines - 4

• A hard copy is NOT a computer print out of the
  manuscript or abstract, but a reprint obtained
  from the publisher, a copy downloaded from
  PubMed, or a copy made directly from the journal.

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Guidelines - 5

• For manuscripts submitted for publication and
  under review, or in press, please submit a copy
  of the letter of receipt of the manuscript from
  the journal along with your other documentation.
  You can request this from your mentor or the
  journal. An email is fine.

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The Process

• The online template will be available by May 15.
  It must be completed by June 15.
• Please bring ALL hard copies, together at one
  time, to Grace Oluoch, Medical Student Research
  Office, Annen. 5-16 no later than June 15.
• Students who submit manuscripts or abstracts will
  meet first with Grace to confirm that all hard
  copies are present and in the appropriate form.

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The Process - 2

• You do not need to meet with Grace if you include
  a description of your project, but have no
  manuscripts or abstracts.
• At the meeting with Grace, or after your template
  is submitted if you have no manuscripts or
  abstracts, you can set up an appointment with me
  to review the narratives. Together, we will be
  sure that they express your accomplishments in
  the most flattering way.

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The Process - 3

• After the due date, changes will be permitted
  only for submission, acceptance or publication of
  a manuscript for a project already included in
  your MSPE. This information should be sent by
  email to medicalstudentresearch_at_mssm.edu.
• No new projects can be added after June 15.

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Final Comments

• Please start now to collect everything you need.
  It takes time.
• I am available to meet with you if you have
  questions.
• We need your help to do the best job we can for
  you by asking you to meet the deadlines.
• Together we can make your MSPE research section
  shine!