Interdisciplinary Research

Catalog Description:  Academic credit (1 credit per week "non-hands-on") will be awarded for satisfactory completion of a research project at the University of Minnesota Medical School or another LCME-accredited medical school. Year 3 and 4 medical students can take up to 12 weeks of research credit, although the preferred total amount of time is 8 weeks or less. If more than 8 weeks of credit are requested, both the advisor and the Director of Integrated Education - Clinical must approve.

The student must have a research mentor prearranged and submit a short description of the research through the application.  No retroactive credit will be approved.

See consent requirement below for the application and scheduling details.

INMD 7000 Opportunities

Student Research Database

Sites:  UMN: Site varies by research project.

Required session attendance:

Typical weekly schedule/Delivery Mode:  Varies depending on the research project.

Direct patient care:  No

Consent Requirement: Arranged.  Students must submit completed application linked below and will be contacted by Course Director.

INMD 7000 Application

Course Objectives:  To successfully participate in a special research project, including how to appropriately test a specific hypothesis for a medically related question.

Graded Components:

• Assessment from the research mentor - provide to your research mentor for completion, Course Director will review for assignment of final grade. 

Grading Scale:  H/E/S/N