Thesis

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Graduation from Duke School of Medicine (or continuation with fourth year rotations after completion of third year research) requires completion of an acceptable thesis describing quantitative research. The thesis is in the form of a scientific manuscript of approximately 3,000 to 6,000 words (15-25 double-spaced pages). Length does not include figure legends, cover page, reference citations or tables. Tables and figures may be included in line with the text, or gathered into separate sections at the end. For either option, captions should always accompany each table and figure The requirement can also be fulfilled with the submission of a Manuscript Alternative (including a 3-5 page addendum) to a peer review journal. Proof of submission is also required, but it does not actually have to be accepted or by a Grant Proposal. It should include an abstract, introduction with hypothesis, materials and methods, discussion, results and references. The cover page is signed by the student, the mentor and the study program director, and must be submitted to the Third Year Coordinator prior to submission of the Thesis. Theses submission dates vary depending on the original starting date of the Scholarly Experience. In addition, instructions and details on the formatting of the thesis are located on the Thesis Requirements section in Duke Box. The thesis will receive a separate grade and number of credits from the research course. The student's third year is not complete until the thesis and cover page have been submitted. Promotion to the fourth year and graduation may be delayed if the thesis is not received on time. Also, students' registration in fourth year clinical courses will be revoked if the thesis is not turned in on time. Credit: 3. Daniel Laskowitz, MD