Foundations of Medical Research Selective

Important Notice: As per the updated MD curriculum initiated in February 2023, the MEDI7281 – Foundations of Medical Research course has transitioned into the new MD year 2 course, denoted as MEDI7200. Moving forward, it will be officially recognised as the Foundations of Medical Research Selective under the Personalized Learning Stream. Please take note of this nomenclature adjustment for accurate reference and communication within the framework of the new curriculum.

Foundations of Medical Research is a 16-week selective (Personalised Learning Stream) for secondyear UQ medical students that runs in semester 2 each year. This course provides students with practical experience conducting a health-related research, translational or development projects under the supervision of an experienced UQ-affiliated researcher.

Prospective students: Are you a UQ medical student interested in learning about research by working on a real-world project? To find out more, watch out for detailed information which will be provided soon.

Step-by-step details on how to enrol: If you are interested in enrolling for this course, watch out for detailed information which will be provided soon.

Prospective Supervisors: Are you a health-focused researcher or innovator interested in helping to develop the next generation of research-literate medical doctors and clinician scientists? Could your research benefit from involving medical student collaborators? Researchers from across a broad range of disciplines and settings are invited to submit a project proposal to supervise one or more students as part of this Personalised Learning Stream. Before you submit a project proposal to supervise a student, please check the key dates  and read the information for prospective supervisors which will be provided soon.

Submit a project proposal

PATIENT DATA: If you are thinking about proposing a project which involves hospital/patient data it is important to discuss your project with your Research Governance Officer before submitting a proposal. Please be aware that students will not be able to access Queensland Health IT systems (including iEMR) for research purposes. However, you should be able to arrange for students to have access to separate research databases containing deidentified patient data, provided the student is added to your new or existing ethics application. 


Testimonials from students and supervisors

“I found this entire course to be an amazing experience, and it has given me invaluable insight into the research process.” (FoMR student, 2019)

“My student was fantastic and made a great contribution to the team.” (FoMR supervisor, 2019)

“Having the chance to really interact and work with real researchers and having a defined goal made it feel like I was doing genuine work.” (FoMR student, 2019)

“I am thoroughly enjoying the entire experience… while it is at times difficult, I am learning a lot and my confidence and eagerness to continue pursuing research is growing.” (FoMR student, 2019)

""Teaching is harder than doing yourself, so it helps to reinforce principles. Young people often come up with novel ways of completing tasks - so we learn from them too!" (FoMR supervisor, 2020)

“Being able to choose the desired research project was an amazing opportunity to do research that I am actually passionate about. Being able to talk to real researchers regularly and create a bond was also amazing.” (FoMR student, 2020)

“Genuine help with progression of the project!” (FoMR supervisor, 2019)

"It was an amazing experience working with the students. They were highly motivated and eager to contribute to our research. We hope to continue working with them on our ongoing projects." (FoMR supervisor, 2022)

“Completing this course was truly amazing, offering invaluable insights into the intricacies of the research process. It has been a transformative experience, contributing significantly to my personal and professional growth”. (FoMR student, 2023)

"The diverse perspectives presented, and the hands-on learning opportunities have enriched my knowledge base significantly. Overall, this course stands as an exceptional milestone, contributing to my personal and professional growth in immeasurable ways." (FoMR student, 2023)


Important information about this course

  • As per the updated MD curriculum initiated in February 2023, the MEDI7281 – Foundations of Medical Research course has transitioned into the new MD year 2 course, denoted as MEDI7200. Moving forward, it will be officially recognised as the Foundations of Medical Research Selective under the Personalized Learning Stream. Please take note of this nomenclature adjustment for accurate reference and communication within the framework of the new curriculum.

2023 MEDI7281 Online Symposium

Past projects and feedback

Resources for current supervisors and students


Contact

Course Coordinator: Dr Isaac Akefe - med.yr2projects@uq.edu.au