Basic Science Technical Training. 0 Credit Hours

Catalog description

The next generation of physician leaders will interface at the frontline of clinical care and basic science research. Clinical care requires mechanistic knowledge of underlying disease progression to evaluate treatments. As a co-investigator in a basic science grant or leading a clinical care unit, physicians with advanced basic science knowledge are called to lead in the medical community. To cultivate the next generation of physician leaders, research training during medical school becomes critical for successful research opportunity achievements. The LSOM Deans Office for Research has developed an initiative to help medical students achieve a basic science foundation that will allow them to capitalize on research opportunities across campus. Through this course, medical students will learn basic science techniques and enhance technical communication and critical thinking skills that are the requisite attributes of physician leaders.