Residency Research Rotation

Overview

The Residency Research Rotation at the Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) offers PGY-2 residents an immersive, mentored experience in Translational Research. This elective provides residents the opportunity to engage directly with CDI faculty and fellows, gaining hands-on exposure to cutting-edge research across a range of disciplines. The rotation is designed to foster the development of research skills and deepen understanding of the scientific process, with the expectation that residents will continue their research project beyond the elective and contribute to scientific publications or presentations.

The CDI’s unique research model focuses on translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications. Residents who participate in this rotation will be involved in one of the four thematic research areas:

Cancer: Exploring the molecular mechanisms behind hematologic malignancies and solid tumors to enhance treatment and prevention.
Infectious Diseases: Developing novel strategies to combat high-threat bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.
Immunology: Advancing immunotherapies, including cell-based approaches, to improve clinical outcomes in immunological diseases.
Behavioral and Neurocognitive Health: Investigating innovative interventions for behavioral and neurocognitive conditions to improve mental health care.

Residents interested in this rotation should come with an open mind and a strong desire to learn about the methodology of translational research.

Rotation Details

Key Components

Weekly Training Seminars: Workshops covering research methodologies, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and manuscript preparation.
Mentorship Meetings: Residents will have weekly project meetings with their primary mentor and postdoctoral fellow, ensuring personalized guidance throughout the rotation.
Biostatistics Support: Weekly meetings with biostatisticians to support data analysis and research design.
Research Deliverables:

By the end of Week 1, residents will complete a literature review on a selected topic, potentially contributing to a larger research project.
By the end of Week 3, residents will have drafted the introduction to a manuscript, providing a foundation for further academic output.

Upon completing the rotation, residents are expected to continue working with their mentors to finalize their research project, which may culminate in a scientific abstract for presentation at a national conference or a manuscript submission to a peer-reviewed journal.

Faculty Supervision

Application Process

Eligibility: End of PGY 1 year or PGY-2 residents with an interest in clinical research and a strong commitment to furthering their research career.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted through the application portal during the Fall and Spring selection cycles. Currently accepting applications from Hackensack Meridian Health Affiliated Institutions. Applicants should submit the following documents in PDF format:

A current Curriculum Vitae (CV - 2 pages max)
A Personal Statement (1-2 paragraphs, 500 word limit) detailing their interest in the research rotation. Also include in that paragraph the time (Specific Dates) you are able to do the elective rotation.
Your program director must support your ability to do this elective. Please confirm this before submitting your application

Preferred Qualifications

Important Dates

If you have any questions, please contact Ruth.Brown@hmh-cdi.org

To learn more and share with others, see the Residency Program Flyer and Booklet.