Resident Research Track

Resident Research Track

The Resident Research Track (RRT) is a six-month research experience for motivated, research-oriented individuals in their final year of residency. The goal of the RRT is to provide training in research techniques and scientific methods to residents interested in academic careers, and to generate data suitable for presentation at a local, regional, or national scientific meeting.

Following completion of the RRT, residents are expected to continue their research training during a fellowship or faculty appointment. For example, RRT training may be the first six months in the 18-month continuum of the Research Fellowship Grant for residents sponsored by the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER).

Program Overview

During the 6-month RRT program, approximately 80% time is devoted to research activities and 20% time (1 day per week) is reserved for patient care activities necessary to maintain clinical skills. Two RRT positions are offered each year for CA-3 residents. RRT residents are expected to use one out of the total three weeks of annual vacation during the 6 month research rotation.

Residents undertaking the RRT are not eligible for an elective month in their CA-3 year. RRT residents are required to take 2 mandatory rotations, cardiac and pediatrics, and 4 rotations of their choice during the remaining 6 months of clinical rotations.

Residents interested in the RRT are encouraged to begin exploring potential research opportunities in the fall of their CA-2 year. Interested residents should meet with the Vice Chair for Research prior to identifying potential mentors and research projects.