Trauma and Inflammation
Research Training Fellowship
Division of Surgical Research, Department of SurgeryRhode Island Hospital, Lifespan
Brown Medical School
The Program
The Program's goal is to identify, recruit, and train the next generation of trauma scientists with particular emphasis in retaining M.D.s in academic trauma medicine careers.Formal training in research involves the acquisition of the technical, intellectual, philosophical and ethical habits and abilities of the scientist. This program is directed at the development of these traits in the trainees as its most important function. Faculty from the Departments of Surgery; Neurosurgery; Medicine; Molecular Microbiology and Immunology; Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry; and Pathology at Brown Medical School and their respective laboratories afford the trainees ample opportunities to select areas for research. The Level 1 Trauma and Burn Centers at Rhode Island Hospital provide clinical correlates for basic research.
Trainees are selected each year from resident applicants from any branch of surgery or medicine and/or a recently graduated Ph.D. Applicants from underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The training program lasts two years. The curriculum will include required courses in Biostatistics, Responsible Conduct of Research, and Scientific/Grant writing, as well as elective courses tailored to the specific needs of the trainees. Importantly, a faculty mentor along with an Advisory Group modeled after a Ph.D. thesis committee and including a clinician with experience in trauma care will provide direction, support and supervision as well as a clinical outlook on the research project.
Trainees will have no clinical responsibilities during the fellowship period. The proposed comprehensive training program is designed to provide the trainee with the technical and intellectual tools necessary to pursue an independent academic career in research areas related to trauma and inflammation.
