Every year, students arrive at medical school and do not understand the research process. With board scores now being Pass/Fail, research experiences are being weighed more heavily as part of residency applications. Students often waste months and years learning the basics of the research process, time that could be spent towards obtaining research. Understanding this key problem is where ResearchXP was born.
Why ResearchXP?
ResearchXP is designed specifically to provide students the opportunity to obtain research experiences conveniently and efficiently. Grasping a firm understanding of the basics surrounding research early on in your education will help to maximize the short amount of time you have to compile an impressive CV. ResearchXP provides an engaging community to help others achieve their goal of excelling in medical school.
Membership
In addition to the online course, the ResearchXP membership allows for presentation and publication opportunities. The first thing we do with all ResearchXP members is set up a virtual mentorship meeting. This allows us to work with you toward your research goals. Monthly ResearchXP meetings allow for members to present their research as well as engage with other members. Members may submit posters for publication on the ResearchXP website. All of these opportunities allow for members to build their CV in a variety of ways and helps you to be more competitive for whatever your career goals are.
About the Creator
Connor Parry created ResearchXP to teach others everything he wished he knew about the research process before starting medical school. At first, he struggled to find research projects and spent a long time learning the process of research rather than conducting the research itself. Noticing many classmates also struggling, he decided to create ResearchXP as a resource to help any student that was going through the same trouble. His goal is to create various opportunities for every medical student to have the knowledge and experiences needed to succeed. Connor matched into Orthopedic Surgery and is excited for his future career as an orthopedic surgeon.
About ResearchXP
What exactly is ResearchXP?
A program designed to provide opportunities for all students looking to get started on their medical research journey.
Do I need to be in medical school to start?
No. In fact, starting the research process before medical school will allow you more time to obtain research experiences prior to submitting your residency applications.
What are the services that you offer?
ResearchXP offers a 5 module online course that takes you from learning how to come up with a research idea, to actually doing the research, and eventually getting it published. We also offer a platform to present and publish your work.
Is being a member a big time commitment?
Research in general can be a big time commitment. ResearchXP is designed to not impede on the busy schedule that pre-medical and medical students have. The online course content is always available and the virtual aspect of meetings reduce the time commitment.
Will I be able to add my experiences to my CV?
Yes. All experiences that you have through ResearchXP may be recorded on your personal CV as research and leadership experiences, presentations, and publications respectively.
Will I continue to have access to the course content after completed?
All course material including videos and templates will be accessible to anyone with an active subscription.
What if I'm a dental student or pre-dental?
While the course is designed specifically for medical students and pre-medical students, the information provided can easily be applied to obtaining research in any profession.